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Sesame Street’s Triumphant 40 Years to be Explored by its Legendary Cast in a Unique Program at William Paterson University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on January 30, 2009
—“Sesame Street at 40 – a Night of Celebration and Discovery with the Legendary Cast” will provide an unusual insider’s look at the show that reshaped children’s television
The legendary cast of Sesame Street will gather for a unique celebration of the groundbreaking children’s television show at William Paterson University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on January 30, 2009, at 7 p.m. in Wayne.
“Sesame Street at 40 – a Night of Celebration and Discovery with the Legendary Cast,” crafted for an adult audience, features cast members who have helped shape the Sesame Street neighborhood for 40 years.
The program features Frank Oz (Bert, Grover, and Cookie Monster); Kevin Clash (Elmo); Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar); Marty Robinson (Telly Monster and Snuffy); Fran Brill (Zoe and Prairie Dawn); and David Rudman (Baby Bear). Also on the panel are Sonia Manzano (Maria), Bob McGrath (Bob); and composer and writer Tony Geiss. Michael Davis, author of the soon-to-be-published Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street, will be the evening’s moderator.
The group will assemble as a memorial tribute to New Jersey’s own Richard Hunt, the irrepressible and life-affirming wit behind a score of characters from Sesame Street and the Muppet Show.
To purchase tickets, please call the box office at 973-720-2371 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or purchase online at www.wpunj.edu/dls. The program will take place at 7 p.m. in Shea Center on campus; parking is free.
William Paterson's Distinguished Lecturer Series is presented by the William Paterson University Foundation. Partners for the 2008-2009 season include: Distinguished Partners: Mercedes-Benz USA and The Record. Benefactors: Pfizer, PSE&G, and Roche Foundation. Patrons: William Paterson University Alumni Association; William Paterson University Student Activities Programming Board; William Paterson University Student Government Association; and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Sponsors: AAA-New Jersey Automobile Club; Adorno & Yoss; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Benevento; Bograd’s Fine Furniture; CNA Group; Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard; McBride Enterprises; Moira McBride Murphy; State Farm Insurance Companies; and United Yarn.
December 17, 2008
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