The Muppets Take Manhattan

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The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Oz. It is the third of a series of live-action musical feature films starring Jim Henson's Muppets. The film was produced by Henson Associates and TriStar Pictures, and it was the first film to be released by TriStar.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story follows the Muppets as they graduate from Danhurst College and decide to take their senior variety show to Broadway. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of the gang face numerous challenges as they try to get their show produced. After several failed attempts, Kermit gets amnesia and is separated from the group. The Muppets eventually reunite, and with the help of some new friends, they manage to put on their show.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, and others
Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle, and others
Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, and others
Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Janice, and others
Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, and others

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was directed by Frank Oz, who also performed several characters. The screenplay was written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses, with music by Ralph Burns. The film features original songs by Jeff Moss, including "Together Again" and "Saying Goodbye."

Reception[edit | edit source]

The Muppets Take Manhattan received generally positive reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success. It is often praised for its humor, musical numbers, and the performances of the Muppet characters.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The film introduced several new Muppet characters, including Rizzo the Rat and the Muppet Babies, who would later star in their own animated television series. The film's success helped to solidify the Muppets' place in popular culture and led to further films and television projects.