Brian Henson's Puppet Up!

Brian Henson’s *Puppet Up!* is a live improvised comedy and sketch show featuring dozens of Henson puppets brought to life by puppeteers and comedians from The Jim Henson Company. Performers create scenes, songs, dances, and outrageous comedic moments in real time, incorporating suggestions from the audience. The unscripted production may include adult themes and combines Henson-style puppetry with theatrical lighting, sound, music, and special effects.

Created by puppeteer and director Brian Henson, whose work includes *The Muppet Christmas Carol* and *Labyrinth*, the show is directed and hosted by Patrick Bristow, known for The Groundlings and appearances on *Ellen*, *Seinfeld*, *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, and *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* The production has been presented at Edinburgh Fringe and San Francisco’s Sketchfest Comedy Festival.

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the show begins at 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Lincoln Theatre DC

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: 16 and older. Children under 16 will not be admitted.

Content: Because the performance is entirely improvised and shaped by audience suggestions, its subject matter can venture into adult themes. Parental discretion is advised.

Production: The show features a cast of puppeteers and comedians performing with dozens of Henson puppets, supported by elaborate lighting, special effects, sound, and music.

Presented by: WestBeth Entertainment

Note: Door times, set times, and any opening acts may change. Tickets suspected of being purchased solely for resale may be canceled, and buyers may be refused future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.