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Muppet Classic Theater (1994): Cast

Muppet Classic Theater (1994) movie poster

Muppet Classic Theater is a 1994 music comedy directed by David Grossman, starring James Murray as Additional Muppet Performer, Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Muppet Classic Theater (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
David Grossman
Genres
Music , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Muppet Classic Theater About?

The premise of Muppet Classic Theater without spoilers.

Gonzo and Rizzo host a Muppet Theater presentation that puts a spin on six fairy tales. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Robin the Frog, Gonzo and Rizzo star in the adaptations. It also introduces Andy and Randy Pig and the Elvises, later seen on Muppets Tonight. Written by Jim Lewis and Bill Prady, each story includes an original song.

Muppet Classic Theater Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • boy who cried wolf
  • wolf
  • queen
  • king
  • theater
  • elvis impersonator
  • fairy tale
  • reference to marlon brando
  • fairy tale anthology
  • greed
  • moral
  • feminism
+26 more
  • greek mythology
  • satyr
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • rat
  • pig
  • play
  • misunderstanding
  • gold
  • an aesop
  • slimehouse
  • big bad wolf character
  • rumpelstiltskin character
  • muppets
  • anthology
  • rizzo the rat character
  • gonzo the great character
  • kermit the frog character
  • miss piggy character
  • the three little pigs
  • king midas character
  • fozzie bear character
  • the emperor's new clothes
  • the three little pigs characters
  • the muppets
  • sitting
  • golden touch
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Cast & crew

Muppet Classic Theater Cast & Characters

James Murray leads the cast as Additional Muppet Performer, with Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice) and Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice). Directed by David Grossman; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Muppet Classic Theater

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From the director

More from David Grossman

More films directed by David Grossman: George of the Jungle 2, Frogs!, Frog and Davy Crockett.

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Videos

Muppet Classic Theater Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Muppet Classic Theater.

Muppet Classic Theater (1994) Trailer (VHS Capture)
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Muppet Classic Theater Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “תיאטרון החבובות הקלאסי” and “Cuentos clásicos con Los Teleñecos”.

Also known as
  • תיאטרון החבובות הקלאסי
  • Cuentos clásicos con Los Teleñecos

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FAQ

Muppet Classic Theater FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Muppet Classic Theater, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Muppet Classic Theater?

Muppet Classic Theater runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Muppet Classic Theater released?

Muppet Classic Theater was released on September 27, 1994.

Who directed Muppet Classic Theater?

Muppet Classic Theater was directed by David Grossman.

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Who is in the cast of Muppet Classic Theater?

Muppet Classic Theater stars James Murray as Additional Muppet Performer, Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice) and Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat (voice), among 17 credited actors.

Does Muppet Classic Theater have a post-credit scene?

No. Muppet Classic Theater has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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