Symphony Space (Venue Partner)
2537 Broadway
212.864.5400
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Being Elmo
- When
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Sunday Dec 18, 2011 (6:15pm)
Sunday Jan 1 (2:30pm)
Sunday Jan 8 (2:30pm)
Sunday Jan 22 (7:30pm)
Sunday Jan 29 (7:30pm)
- Where
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Directions: Subway: 1,2,3, B, C trains to 96th Street (two stops from Times Square on 2,3 trains). Bus: M104 up- or downtown to 94th Street; M96 crosstown to Broadway
- Price
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$13 / $9 members
“One of the best "feel-good" documentaries of 2011, Being Elmo pulls back the curtain on Kevin Clash, the man who invented the perpetually three-and-a-half-year-old red furry monster who breathed new life into Sesame Street. In a rags-to-riches tale, Clash grew up on the rougher side of Baltimore and, with the support of his family, pursued his dream of one day being part of Jim Henson's crew. Sewing together rare archival footage with commentary from Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, and more, director Constance Marks translates Clash's odyssey into an inspirational crowd-pleasing film. It's so enchanting, we found ourselves wanting to invest in a Tickle-Me-Elmo doll — consider your wallet warned.”
Mindy Bond, Flavorpill
Kevin Clash, whose characters include Elmo, Hoots the Owl, and Baby Natasha, is Sesame Street's Senior Puppet Coordinator and Muppet Captain as well as Sesame Workshop's Senior Creative Consultant. He began building puppets at the age of 10 and performed on Baltimore's Harbor Front and local television as a teenager. Clash's first television work was for the CBS affiliate in Baltimore. He came to Sesame Street after attracting the attention of MuppetTM designer Kermit Love. Clash's film credits include Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I and II, Muppet Treasure Island, Muppets from Space, and Elmo in Grouchland.
