The Muppets Take Manhattan
“They're coming to take on Broadway!”
Synopsis
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
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Top Cast
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Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Juliana Donald
Jenny
Lonny Price
Ronnie
Louis Zorich
Pete
Art Carney
Bernard Crawford
James Coco
Mr. Skeffington
Dabney Coleman
Martin Price
Gregory Hines
Rollerskater
Linda Lavin
Kermit's Doctor
Joan Rivers
Perfume Saleswoman
Elliott Gould
Cop in Pete's
Liza Minnelli
Self
Brooke Shields
Customer in Pete's
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.19x
+$17.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Frank Oz
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- The Muppets Take Manhattan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.5M
- Production Studios
- Delphi II Productions, TriStar Pictures, Henson Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Oz
Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Frank Oz, Jim Henson
Ralph Burns
Robert Paynter
Evan A. Lottman
David Lazer, Jim Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Evan A. Lottman
Editor
Tom Patchett
Screenplay
David Lazer
Producer
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Jay Tarses
Screenplay
Frank Oz
Screenplay
Frank Oz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppets Take Manhattan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Muppets Take Manhattan about?
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Who directed The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan was directed by Frank Oz.
Who stars in The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The principal cast of The Muppets Take Manhattan includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt.
When was The Muppets Take Manhattan released and how long is it?
The Muppets Take Manhattan was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $25.5M at the worldwide box office (3.19 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppets Take Manhattan was composed by Ralph Burns.
Is The Muppets Take Manhattan based on a book or true story?
The Muppets Take Manhattan is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppets Take Manhattan?
The Muppets Take Manhattan holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).