The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jun 27, 1984

1h 34m

★ 6.6

They’re coming to take on Broadway!

Overview

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

Delphi II Productions

TriStar Pictures

Henson Associates

The Muppets Take Manhattan Trailers

Cast

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)

Jim Henson

Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Frank Oz

Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)

Dave Goelz

Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)

Richard Hunt

Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Jenny

Juliana Donald

Ronnie

Lonny Price

Pete

Louis Zorich

Bernard Crawford

Art Carney

Mr. Skeffington

James Coco

Martin Price

Dabney Coleman

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