‘Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness’ puppet show sets sail aboard Princess Cruises

The Jim Henson Company and Princess Cruises are teaming up to bring the legendary puppeteer’s innovative early works back to life at sea with “Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness”, a new all-ages show debuting aboard two cruise ships.

“Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness” will debut exclusively onboard the new Sky Princess in 2019, and the Enchanted Princess in 2020. The live production recreates and reimagines several of Jim Henson’s works from early in his prolific career during a 30-minute performance.

The Princess Cruises production show singers and dancers will bring the comedy, visuals, music and Henson style of puppetry to life. The show features a lighthearted video introduction by Jim’s son Brian, along with colorful cast of new puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, including several newly designed characters.

“Audiences experience something special and mesmerizing while being entertained by puppetry, and Inspired Silliness will give our guests an incredibly unique and new entertainment offering,” said Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises vice president of entertainment experience. “You can’t help but smile, laugh out loud and sing along to this original Henson production and feel connected to the performers and the audience during this show.”

The Inspired Silliness creative team includes director John Tartgalia, a Sesame Street veteran best known to parents and kids as “Johnny” from Disney’s Johnny and the Sprites, and to Broadway fans as the original “Princeton” from Avenue Q.

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop built the show’s puppets. And set designer Anna Louizos, a three-time Tony Award nominee, has created sets for such Broadway musicals as School of Rock and In the Heights.

For more information about the shows and ships, visit princess.com, and watch this video featuring Jim Henson’s other creations: