Muppets to the City

The Muppets in the City is a 2021 American musical comedy film directed by James Bobin and Kirk Thatcher and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It stars The Muppets, in their first theatrical film since 2014's Muppets Most Wanted. It is also the first Muppet film made after the departure of Steve Whitmire, who was fired from The Muppets Studio in 2016 (and thus the first to feature Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog), and also the first to feature no antagonist.

In a plot somewhat similar to 1984's The Muppets Take Manhattan, the Muppets travel to New York to stage one last Muppet Show, one that, according to Kermit, "first, celebrates the history and lore of the Muppets, and second, panders to Muppet geeks like Walter and the nerds who run Muppet Wiki." Along the way, the Muppets reunite with several friends from their past, including several retired characters from The Muppet Show, several characters from Muppets Tonight, Kermit's old friends from Sam and Friends, the cast of The Jim Henson Hour, Kermit's childhood friends from Kermit's Swamp Years, the characters from Saturday Night Live's "Land of Gorch" segments, and even Scooter's twin sister Skeeter from Muppet Babies (in her first official appearance in puppet form, and as an adult).

Meanwhile, the original Muppet Show sign has gone missing, and it's up to a search party of Muppets (Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf, Walter, Rizzo, Animal, Pepe, Robin, Sweetums, Camilla, and Uncle Deadly) to find it before it's curtains up on the show. Will they find the sign in time?

The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2021 (Kermit the Frog's 67th birthday) and received positive reviews from critics, praising the characterization and family appeal of the Muppets, the return of several classic Muppets, the film's nostalgic feel, the featured songs, acts and jokes, and the Muppeteers' performances (especially the classic Muppets recast with new performers), though most criticised the seven-year gap between this film and ''Muppets Most Wanted. ''It raised over $300 million against a $70 million budget, and is the longest Muppet film to date, clocking in at over 2 hours in running time. To reflect the film's old-school theme, instead of the current Walt Disney Pictures logo, the 1985 logo (and the 1992 Jim Henson Productions logo) is seen at the beginning and end of the film. The font used for the end credits is the same font used on The Muppet Show.

The film was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on September 5, 2021 (the 45th anniversary of The Muppet Show), and streamed on Disney+ on September 24 (Jim Henson's 85th birthday). Continuing the retro theme, in place of the current Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment logo, the 1986 Walt Disney Home Video logo appears after the viewer chooses whether or not to watch the movie with audio description. Bonus features on the home video release include interviews with the Muppets and filmmakers, audio commentary from co-director Kirk Thatcher and Kermit the Frog, a sing-along feature, five behind-the-scenes featurettes (including one on the recreation of the retired Muppets, prominently featuring puppet builder James Wojtal), deleted scenes, trailers for other upcoming Disney titles, and more.

Songs & Sketches
Sam the Eagle gives a speech attempting to deter the viewer from witnessing the "undignified madhouse" that is the movie ("Trust me when I say it; watching a motion picture featuring frogs and pigs and bears and...weirdos engaging in 100% organic weird stuff withers your intelligence, and distracts from more educational activities, like watching a nature documentary, or walking to your local playground, or watching Ses...") until he is interrupted by Gonzo and Animal, who tell Sam to wrap it up so the movie can start.

Together Again - written by Jeffrey Moss, performed by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and the Muppets

The Muppet Show Theme - written by Samuel Pottle and Jim Henson, performed by Kermit the Frog, Statler and Waldorf, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, The Great Gonzo and the Muppets (at the end of the song, Gonzo's trumpet plays perfectly, leaving him frustrated. "They were supposed to give me a gag horn!")

Hey a Movie! - written by Joseph Raposo, performed by Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf and the Muppets

Piggy's Fantasy - written by Joseph Raposo, instrumental during Miss Piggy's entrance

Comedy Tonight - written by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Fozzie Bear and the Muppets

Rat Scat (Something's Cookin') - written by Jeffrey Moss, performed by Rizzo the Rat (as the Muppets prepare for their big reunion party)

I've Been Everywhere - written by Geoff Mack, performed by Rowlf the Dog

Life's a Happy Song - written by Bret McKenzie, instrumental during Walter's first appearance

Movin' Right Along - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear

On the Road Again - written by Willie Nelson, performed by Walter and the Muppets

Never Before, Never Again - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Miss Piggy and Female Singers

You've Got a Friend - written by Carole King, instrumental when the classic Muppets start to arrive

Muppet News Flash: The Newsman reports on the Muppet reunion show, until he claims it will be a "blast from the past", at which point Crazy Harry arrives and causes an explosion.

The Cat Came Back - written by Harry S. Miller, performed by Rowlf the Dog (this version is closer to the more contemporary version, with a Whatnot man named Mr. Johnson trying to get rid of Gaffer the Cat)

Money - written by Stan Freberg and Ruby Raskin, performed by Dr. Teeth

Love Ya to Death - written by Joseph Raposo, performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem

Muppet Labs: Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker unveil the "all-new" Muppet Labs Cube-o-Matic, for people who are frustrated from trying to solve a Rubik's Cube.

Somebody Stole My Gal - written by Leo Wood, performed by Lubbock Lou and His Jughuggers

I Want to Go to Morrow - written by Lew Sully, performed by The Country Trio

Sesame Street Theme - written by Joseph Raposo, Jon Stone and Bruce Hart, instrumental during Bert and Ernie's cameo

Happiness Hotel - written by Joseph Raposo, performed by Pops, Lubbock Lou and His Jughuggers, Scooter, Rizzo the Rat, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Sam the Eagle and the Muppets

Lady of Spain - written by Tolchard Evans, performed by Marvin Suggs and his Muppaphone

Conga - written by Enrique E. Garcia, performed by Miss Piggy (sung by Gloria Estefan)

Sax and Violence - written by Jim Henson, performed by Zoot and Mahna Mahna

Hugga Wugga - written by Joseph Raposo and Jim Henson, performed by Hugga Wugga and Iggy Wiggy

You Are My Sunshine - written by Jimmie Davis, performed by Happy Yellow Creature

Mr. Bassman - written by Johnny Cymbal, performed by Scooter and Floyd Pepper

Java - written by Allen Toussaint, instrumental by Al Hirt, performed by the Javas

Lydia the Tattooed Lady - written by Harold S. Arlen and Yip Harburg, performed by Kermit the Frog and Lydia the Pig

The Great Gonzo: For his stunt, Gonzo eats a rubber tire to the music of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee", a stunt he previously performed on the first episode of ''The Muppet Show. ''He eats the whole tire, but after he goes backstage, Gonzo rushes to the bathroom to barf out the tire.

The Swedish Chef: The Chef prepares a chef's salad out of cheese, eggs and leaf vegetables, which explodes when he tries to flambe it. The Chef's Muppet Show theme music, composed by Derek Scott, plays through the sketch.

C'est Si Bon - written by Henri Betti and Andre Hornez, performed by Wilkins (replacing Gonzo) and two Whatnot backup singers (sung by Stan Freberg)

Veterinarian's Hospital: Dr. Bob (Rowlf the Dog), Nurse Piggy and Nurse Janice break into the bathroom to find Gonzo puking and doubling over in pain. Unlike usual Vet's Hospital skits, Rowlf and the others refrain from telling that many jokes (because Gonzo's stomach pain is too dire a concern to mock) and effectively rush him to a hospital (a real one).

Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) - traditional, performed by Pepe the King Prawn and the Muppets

La Bamba - written by Ritchie Valens, performed by Bean Bunny and the Muppets

Jump in the Line - written by Lord Kitchener, performed by Pepe the King Prawn and the Muppets

Happy Feet - written by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen, performed by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Robin the Frog (with whistling by Walter)

Smile - written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons, performed by Fozzie Bear and the Muppets (to Gonzo in the hospital)

Tales from the Vet: Dr. Phil van Neuter and Mulch tend to a violently barfing Gonzo.

Piano Man - written by Billy Joel, performed by Rowlf the Dog

Talking Machine: Big Mean Carl plays the monster in this version.

I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Rowlf the Dog and Kermit the Frog

Summertime - written by George and Ira Gershwin, and DuBois Heyward, instrumental during Angus McGonagle's gargling solo

Fever - written by John Davenport (Otis Blackwell) and Eddie Cooley, performed by Miss Piggy and Animal

I've Got You Under My Skin - written by Cole Porter, performed by Kermit the Frog and three Whatnot backup singers (sung by Stan Freberg)

Muppet Sports: Louis Kazagger reports on a match between two Muppet professional wrestlers (a muscular boar named Hulk Hoggin and a masked rat named Ratkind, whose real name is Mick Holey), officiated by a rooster named Steve Bawkstin. Holey wins by attacking Hoggin's weakness: his stubby legs.

Two Lost Souls - written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, performed by Robin the Frog and Sweetums

Talking Houses: The houses make jokes about family households. When their act is cut, one of them laments that they never did "raise the roof."

Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear - written by Randy Newman, performed by Scooter and Fozzie Bear

The Glow-Worm - written by Paul Lincke and Heinz Bolten-Backers, instrumental during sketch performed by Kermit the Frog and Big V

I'm Going to Go Back There Someday - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, instrumental during flashbacks of Gonzo and Camilla's honeymoon

You and Me Against the World - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by The Great Gonzo and Camilla the Chicken (Gonzo originally sings to Camilla on his hospital bed, then vice versa when Gonzo resumes puking and cannot sing anymore; lyrics are added to Camilla's cluck-singing so the audience can sing along)

Don't Fence Me In - written by Cole Porter and Robert Fletcher, performed by Bobby Moynihan and Paul Revere

Halfway Down the Stairs - written by A.A. Milne, performed by Robin the Frog

Bein' Green - written by Joseph Raposo, performed by Kermit the Frog

Pigs in Space: The Swinetrek was originally supposed to be invaded by Dearth Nadir (played by Gonzo), but due to Gonzo's illness, he is replaced by a Muppet likeness of Emperor Palpatine.

Stand By Me - written by Ben E. King, Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, performed by Big Mean Carl and Bunnies

I Will Survive - written by Freddie Perez and Dino Fekaris, performed by Miss Piggy

Reporter Kermit covers the Koozebanian Galley-oh-Hoop-Hoop

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - written by Harold S. Arlen and Yip Harburg, performed by Wayne and Wanda (shortly before they're chased off by Muppet leprechauns)

Bad Romance - written by Stefani Germanotta and Nadir Khayat, performed by Miss Piggy (sung by Lady Gaga); Piggy is accompanied by a troupe of Muppet exotic dancers, one masquerading in a Kermit mask

Windy - written by Ruthann Friedman, performed by Annie Sue and two Whatnot backup singers (Amber O'Neill and Mancie O'Neill from That Puppet Game Show); as the song progresses, the two backup singers are nearly blown away by Beauregard with a large fan; one of them is eventually blown around, while the other is knocked off by a Muppet goat

Heatwave - written by Jimmy Somerville, Larry Steinbachek and Steve Bronski, performed by Kermit the Frog donning a black wig (sung by Jimmy Somerville); Miss Piggy provides tap dancing

Popcorn - written by Gershon Kingsley, performed by the Swedish Chef

Happy - written by Pharrell Williams, performed by Fozzie Bear and some Penguins (originally scheduled for Gonzo and some Chickens)

Turn the World Around - written by Harry Belafonte and Robert Freedman, performed by Rowlf the Dog and African Masks

Temptation - written by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, performed by Miss Piggy and the Muppet Glee Club

Sweet Transvestite - written by Richard O'Brien and Richard Hartley, performed by Uncle Deadly, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and the Muppets

When the River Meets the Sea - written by Paul Williams, performed by Miss Piggy, Robin the Frog, and Kermit the Frog

Mahna Mahna - written by Piero Umiliani, performed by Mahna Mahna and the Snowths (the song ends abruptly when Mahna Mahna leaves and doesn't come back; the punchline comes during a post-credits scene)

English Country Garden - traditional, performed by Rowlf the Dog and Fozzie Bear on piano

The Tubmans of Porksmith: Carter informs Howard Tubman he'll earn $10 million of his late Aunt Polly's will if he loses 100 pounds.

That Old Black Magic - written by Harold S. Arlen and Yip Harburg, performed by Sam and Kermit the Frog in a black wig (sung by Louis Prima and Keely Smith)

I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face - written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, performed by Kermitina and Yorick (sung by Rosemary Clooney)

Chanson D'Amour - written by Wayne Shanklin, performed by Girl Singers and Crazy Harry

Cottleston Pie - written by A.A. Milne, performed by Rowlf the Dog

Vendaface: Vendaface gives an elderly Whatnot plastic surgery by replacing his facial features.

Beyond the Sea - written by Jack Lawrence and Charles Trenet, performed by Miss Piggy

Mama, I'm Coming Home - written by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and Lemmy Kilmister, performed by Fozzie Bear, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and the Muppets

The Flying Zucchini Brothers: The trio ups the stakes by adding acrobatics to their human cannonball act.

Fozzie's Comedy Acts: Fozzie ropes Walter into his "Good Grief, The Comedian's a Bear" routine, which the bear reveals was written years ago by his comedy idol, Gags Beasley.

Singin' in the Rain - written by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown, performed by Wayne and Wanda (they manage to complete the entire song for once)

Can You Picture That - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem

Bohemian Rhapsody - written by Freddie Mercury, performed by The Great Gonzo, Camilla the Chicken, Rowlf the Dog, Animal, Pepe the King Prawn, Beaker, Bobo the Bear, Walter, Sweetums, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Fozzie Bear, Statler and Waldorf, Sam the Eagle, Uncle Deadly, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Clifford, Johnny Fiama, Sal Minella, Miss Piggy and the Muppets

All By Myself - written by Eric Carmen and Sergei Rachmaninoff, performed by Miss Piggy (sung by Celine Dion)

My Heart Will Go On - written by James Horner and Will Jennings, performed by Miss Piggy (sung by Celine Dion)

Love Led Us Here - written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, performed by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy

Just One Person - written by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady, performed by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and the Muppets

The Rainbow Connection - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Kermit the Frog, Paul Williams, Miss Piggy and the Muppets

The Magic Store - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Kermit the Frog and the Muppets

With a Little Help From My Friends - written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, performed by Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (during end credits)

Anvil Chorus - written by Giuseppe Verdi and Salvatore Cammanaro, instrumental during mid-credits scene where Gonzo begins destroying an automobile for his next act

C'est Si Bon - written by Henri Betti and Andre Hornez, performed by Eartha Kitt and Miss Piggy (during end credits; Kitt's original cover is combined with new vocals from Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy)

Saying Goodbye - written by Jeffrey Moss, performed by Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Scooter, The Great Gonzo, Camilla the Chicken, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and Fozzie Bear (during end credits)

The Rainbow Connection - written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, performed by Sarah McLachlan and Kermit the Frog (during end credits; McLachlan's original cover is combined with new vocals from Matt Vogel as Kermit)

Returning Muppets
Afghan Hound - performed again by Louise Gold

African Masks - originally performed by Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Louise Gold and Dave Goelz, now performed by Noel MacNeal, David Rudman, Louise Gold and Ryan Dillon

Angus McGonagle - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Annie Sue - performed again by Louise Gold

Baby Koozebanian Creatures - performed here by David Rudman, Peter Linz, Pam Arciero and Alice Dinnean

Baskerville the Hound - performed here by Matt Vogel

Bean Bunny - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Frankie Cordero

Beard - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Big Head - performed again by David Rudman

Big V - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Martin P. Robinson

Bill the Bubble Guy - performed again by Dave Goelz

Bill the Frog - performed again by Dave Goelz

Billy Bunny - performed again by Kevin Clash

Blotch - performed again by John Kennedy

Boo Monster - performed again by David Rudman

Brewster - performed again by Dave Goelz

Bubba - originally performed by Richard Hunt, now performed by Noel MacNeal

Carter - performed again by Kevin Clash

Catgut - originally puppeteered by Jim Henson and voiced by Phyllis Marshall, now performed by Dorien Davies

Clifford - performed again by Kevin Clash

Clueless Morgan - performed again by Bill Barretta

Croaker - performed again by Bill Barretta

Delbert the La Choy Dragon - originally puppeteered by Frank Oz and voiced by Jim Henson, now puppeteered by Peter Linz and voiced by Martin P. Robinson

Digit - performed again by Dave Goelz

Doglion - puppeteered here by Kevin Clash and voiced by Dave Goelz

The Elvises - performed here by Bill Barretta, Peter Linz and Tyler Bunch

Featherstone - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Female Koozebanian Creature - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Tim Lagasse

Flash - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Peter Linz

Fleet Scribbler - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Frank Oz Muppet - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Gaffer - performed again by Kathryn Mullen

Gary Cahuenga - performed again by Dave Goelz

George the Janitor - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Gil - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Peter Linz

Gladys - originally performed by Richard Hunt, now performed by Alice Dinnean

Goggles - performed again by Joey Mazzarino

Gramps - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Grump - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by David Rudman

Happy Yellow Creature - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by John Tartaglia

Harry the Hipster - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Peter Linz

Hilda - originally performed by Eren Ozker, now performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Hoggie Marsh - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Bill Barretta

Hugga Wugga - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Iggy Wiggy - originally performed by John Lovelady, now performed by Mike Quinn

Jacques Roach - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Peter Linz

Javas - originally performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, now performed by Drew Massey and Victor Yerrid

Jerry Nelson Muppet - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Jill - performed again by Kathryn Mullen

Jim Henson Muppet - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Peter Linz

Johnny Fiama - originally performed by Bill Barretta

J.P. Grosse - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Kai-Lee - performed again by Camille Bonora

King Goshposh - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Bill Barretta

King Ploobis - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Bill Barretta

Leo - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Peter Linz

Leon - performed again by Kevin Clash

Leroy - originally puppeteered by Frank Oz and voiced by Nick Nichols, now performed by Joey Mazzarino

Limbo - originally performed by Jim Henson, now puppeteered by Tim Lagasse and voiced by Ryan Dillon

Lindbergh - originally performed by Gordon Robertson, now performed by Bill Barretta

Lindy - performed again by Bruce Lanoil

Lothar - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Bill Barretta

Lou - performed again by Louise Gold

Louis Kazagger - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Lubbock Lou - performed again by Dave Goelz

Mad Monty - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Male Koozebanian Creature - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Mama Fiama - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Rickey Boyd

The Mighty Favog - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Mildred Huxtetter - originally performed by Richard Hunt, performed here by Julianne Buescher

Milton - performed again by David Rudman

Mirinda Craver - originally puppeteered by Bob Payne and voiced by Allen Swift, now performed by Jim Martin

Miss Mousey - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Mr. Poodlepants - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Bill Barretta

Molly Monster - performed again by Camille Bonora

Mulch - performed again by Kevin Clash

Muppy - performed again by Dave Goelz

Nigel the Conductor - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Ryan Dillon

Nigel the Director - performed again by Brian Henson

Paul Revere - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Dr. Phil Van Neuter - performed again by Brian Henson

Pierre the French Rat - originally performed by Jim Henson, now puppeteered by Martin P. Robinson and voiced by Bruce Lanoil

Pilgrim - again puppeteered by Alice Dinnean and voiced by Cree Summer

P.J. - performed again by Kevin Clash

Polly Lobster - performed again by Kevin Clash

Queen Peuta - originally performed by Alice Tweedie, now performed by Carmen Osbahr

Rizzo the Rat - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now performed by Peter Linz

Rover Joe - originally puppeteered by Jerry Nelson and voiced by Francois Klanfer, now performed by Matt Vogel

Rufus - originally performed by Frank Oz, now performed by Eric Jacobson

Sal Minella - performed again by Brian Henson

Sam - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Ryan Dillon

Scred - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Matt Vogel

Seymour - performed again by Brian Henson

Skeeter - debut as adult puppet; performed by Colleen Smith

Slim Wilson - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by John Tartaglia

Spa'am - performed again by Kevin Clash

Spamela Hamderson - performed again by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Splurge - originally performed by Frank Oz, now puppeteered by Rick Lyon and voiced by Eric Jacobson

Summer Penguin - debut as adult puppet; performed by Karen Prell

Talking Houses - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, John Lovelady, Frank Oz and Eren Ozker, now performed by Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson and Donna Kimball

Talking Machine - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by John Kennedy

Taminella Grinderfall - originally performed by Jerry Juhl, now performed by Jennifer Barnhart

Thig - originally performed by Frank Oz, now puppeteered by Bill Barretta and voiced by David Rudman

Thog - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now puppeteered by Tyler Bunch and voiced by Peter Linz

Tom, Dick, and Harry - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz and John Lovelady, now performed by Matt Vogel, Dave Goelz and John Tartaglia

T.R. - originally performed by Jerry Nelson, now performed by Peter Linz

Tug Monster - originally performed by Richard Hunt, now performed by Ryan Dillon

Ubu - performed again by Rob Mills

Vazh - originally performed by Fran Brill, now performed by Alice Dinnean

Vendaface - originally voiced by Jerry Nelson, now voiced by Tyler Bunch

Vicki - originally performed by Fran Brill, now performed by Pam Arciero

Waldo C. Graphic - originally performed by Steve Whitmire, now puppeteered by Rickey Boyd and voiced by Allan Trautman

Wilkins - originally puppeteered by Jane Henson and voiced by Jim Henson, now puppeteered by Karen Prell and voiced by David Rudman

Wisss - originally performed by Richard Hunt, now performed by David Rudman

Wontkins - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Bill Barretta

Yorick - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Mike Quinn

Zeke - originally performed by Jim Henson, now performed by Peter Linz

Zippity Zap - performed again by Bill Barretta

Zondra - originally performed by Fran Brill, now performed by Donna Kimball

Muppet Cast
Speaking:

'80s Robot, Afghan Hound, African Masks, ALF, Amber O'Neill, Andy and Randy Pig, Angelo, Angus McGonagle, Animal, Annie Sue, Arnie the Alligator, Baskerville the Hound, Beaker, Bean Bunny, Beard, Beauregard, Bert, Beverly Plume, Big Head, Big Mean Carl, Bill the Bubble Guy, Bill the Frog, Billy Bunny, Blotch, Blue Frackle, Bobby Benson, Bobo the Bear, Boo Monster, Brewster, Bubba, Bubba the Rat, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Camilla the Chicken, Carter, Catgut, Chip, Clifford, Clueless Morgan, Crazy Harry, Croaker, Delbert the La Choy Dragon, Denise, Digit, Dr. Teeth, Doglion, Droop, The Elvises, Ernie, Female Koozebanian Creature, The Female Singers, Featherstone, Flash, Fleet Scribbler, Floyd Pepper, The Flying Zucchini Brothers, Foo-Foo, Fozzie Bear, Frank, Gags Beasley, Gary Cahuenga, George the Janitor, Gil, Girl Singers, Gladys, Gloria Estefan, Goggles, Gonzo, Gramps, Green Frackle, Grump, Happy Yellow Creature, Harry the Hipster, Hilda, Hobos, Hoggie Marsh, Horace D'Fly, Howard Tubman, Hugga Wugga, Hulk Hoggin, Iggy Wiggy, Jacques Roach, Janice, Jerry, J. G., Jill, Jim, Joe the Legal Weasel, Johnny Fiama, J.P. Grosse, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Kai-Lee, Kermit the Frog, King Goshposh, King Ploobis, Leo, Leon, Leroy, Lew Zealand, Limbo, Lindbergh, Lindy, Link Hogthrob, Lips, Lothar, Lou, Louis Kazagger, Lubbock Lou, Ma Bear, Mad Monty, Mahna Mahna, Male Koozebanian Creature, Mama Fiama, Mancie O'Neill, Marvin Suggs, Mick Holey, Mildred Huxtetter, Milton, Mirinda Craver, Miss Mousey, Miss Piggy, Mr. Poodlepants, Mo Frackle, Molly Monster, Mulch, The Muppaphone, Muppy, The Newsman, Nigel the Conductor, Nigel the Director, Paul Revere, Pepe the King Prawn, Dr. Phil van Neuter, Pierre the French Rat, Pilgrim, P.J., Polly Lobster, Pops, Queen Peuta, Rizzo the Rat, Robin the Frog, Rover Joe, Rowlf the Dog, Rufus, Sal Minella, Sam the Eagle, Scooter, Scred, Seymour, Skeeter, Slim Wilson, The Snowths, Spa'am, Spamela Hamderson, Splurge, Statler and Waldorf, Steve Bawkstin, Summer Penguin, The Swedish Chef, Sweetums, Talking Houses, Talking Machine, Taminella Grinderfall, Thig, Thog, Tom, Dick, and Harry, T.R., Tug Monster, Ubu, Uncle Deadly, Vazh, Vendaface, Vicki, Waldo C. Graphic, Walter, Wayne and Wanda, Wilkins and Wontkins, Wisss, Yolanda Rat, Zeke, Zippity Zap, Zondra, Zoot

Non-Speaking:

Agnes Stonewick, Angel Marie, Anthony, Babies, Baby Bear (Muppet Show), Baby Koozebanian Creatures, Banana Nose Maldonado, Bananas, The Barbershop Cactus Quartet, Beakie, Bears, Beautiful Day Monster, Beaver, Behemoth, Bernie the Easter Bunny, Beth Bear, Betsy Bird, Big V, Billy the Bear, Birds, Black Dog, Black Rooster, Blonde Nose-less Female Whatnot, Blue Bird Frackle, Blue Koozebanian Phoob, Blustering Bellowpane Monster, Bossmen, The Bouncing Borcellino Brothers, Brontosaurus, Brown Bat, Brown-Haired Woman, Bruce the Fox, Bull, Burlington Bertie, Buster and Colfax Bergman, Butch the Tiger, Calico, Captain Pighead, Cashmere Ramada, Chester Rat, Chick, Chickens, Chico, Chopped Liver, The Christmas Turkey, Clams, Clarissa, Clodhoppers, Clyde, Cows, Crainiac, Crocodiles, Crows, Cue Card Monster, Cynthia Rose, David Hoggselhoff, David Lazer Muppet, Deer, Dog (Tale of the Bunny Picnic), Dogs, Doris, Ducks, Duke, The Early Bird, Ector, Eel, Elderly Gray Frackle, Emerald Green Frackle, Eric the Parrot, Ernest Pleth, Ernst Stavros Grouper, Eugene, The Extremes, The Fazoobs, Fern, Flaubert, Fletcher Bird, Flower-Eating Monster, Flowers, Flute-Snatcher, Francois Fromage and His Dancing Cheeses, Franklin, French Poodle, Frogs, Gaffer, Garth, Gary Muppet, Gawain, Gawky Birds, Geri and the Atrics, Ghosts, Giant Chicken, The Gills Brothers, Gimley's Boss, Gnu, Goat, The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband, Goldfish, Gorgon Heap, Green Bird Frackle, Green-Furred Frackle, Green Heap, Green Koozebanian Phoob, Gypsy, Harold the Woodpecker, Harvey, Herbie the One-Octopus Band, Hopper, Horse, Inchworm, James Bobin Muppet, Japanese Cake, Javas, Jowls, Kangaroo, Kay, Kermitina, Larry and Oliver, Laundress, Lenny the Lizard, Leprechauns, Lobsters, Luncheon Counter Monster, Lydia the Pig, Lyle the Dog, Magda, Mary Louise (girl), Mary Louise (woman), Masterson Rat, Maxine, Mean Mama, Mel, Merdlidops, Mickey Moose, Miss Appleby, Miss Kitty, Mr. Bitte, Mr. Johnson, Molly and Melville, The Moon, Mouse Family, Muppets Tonight Band, The Mutations, Mutt, Norman the Ram, Old Skyball Paint, Old Tom, One-Eyed Jack, Opossum, Penguins, Pigeons, Pigs, Pink Frackle, Pink-Skinned Red-Haired Woman, Pink Stalk, Pokey, Porcupine, Prairie Dogs, Purple Frackle, Purple Heap, Quongo, Rabbits, Raccoons, Rats, Real Old Tom, Red-Haired Woman, Roy the Frog, Sam, Scabby Frackle, Scudge, Seals, Shakey Sanchez, Shark, Sheep, Shirley (bird), Shirley (woman), Short-Haired Blonde Whatnot, Short-Haired Brunette Whatnot, The Shouting Lady, Silver Beak, Snake Frackle, Snakes, Snerf, The Snerfs, The Snowman, Socks the Cat, Solid Foam Drummer, Sopwith the Camel, Spaniel, Spotted Dick, Sundance the Lion, Super Sheep, Svengali, Svengali's Assistant, Tatooey Rat, Thudge, Timmy Monster, Trolls, Trumpet Girl, Turkey (Muppet Show), Two-Headed Singer, Two-Headed Woman, Undertaker, Unemployed Bear, Vicki the Snake, Vile Bunch Drummer, Vile Bunch Guitarist, Walleye Pike, Wally, Walrus, Wesley, Whatnots, Winky Pinkerton, Winny, Witch Doctor, Wolf, Wolfhound, Woodland Animals, Yorick, Zelda Rose

Closing Credits Cameos:

Billy and Sue, Charlie the Ogre, Chicken Liver, Chuckie, Cloverland Cow, Conrad Love, Fred, Fred's son, Hank and Frank, Henrietta, Icky Gunk, animated Jim Henson, The King of Id, Little Girl Sue, Longhorn and Shorthorn, Mack, Mert, Moldy Hay, Mushmellon, The Nightmare, Nutty Bird, Omar, Princess Gwendolinda, Professor Radcliffe, Rock and Roll Monster, Scoop and Skip, Sneegle, Sour Bird, The Southern Colonel, The Spook, Suzy, Tommy and Fred, Two-Headed Muppet Monster, The Wizard of Id

Cast
Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Waldorf, Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Randy Pig, Digit, Bill the Frog, Brewster, Bill the Bubble Guy, Chip, Doglion (voice), Gary Cahuenga, Lubbock Lou, Muppy, Dick

Bill Barretta as Rowlf, Pepe the King Prawn, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, Bobo, Andy Pig, Johnny Fiama, Wontkins, Croaker, Horace D'Fly (voice), Big Mean Carl, Howard Tubman, Mahna Mahna, Clueless Morgan, King Goshposh, Mr. Poodlepants, King Ploobis, Bubba the Rat, Hoggie Marsh, Thig (puppeteer), Lothar, Zippity Zap, Green Frackle, Hobo 1, Lead Elvis, Flying Zucchini Brother, Muppaphone, ALF (puppeteer)

Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle, Newsman, Marvin Suggs, George the Janitor, Splurge (voice), The Mighty Favog, Frank Oz Muppet, Hulk Hoggin (puppeteer), Hugga Wugga, Rufus, Gramps, Male Koozebanian Creature, House 3, Bert

Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog, Camilla, Uncle Deadly, Floyd Pepper, Sweetums (voice), Julius Strangepork, Pops, Lew Zealand, '80s Robot (voice), Crazy Harry, Baskerville, Fozzie's Ma, Louis Kazagger, J.P. Grosse, Angus McGonagle, Featherstone, Jerry Nelson Muppet, Mad Monty, Rover Joe, Fleet Scribbler, Scred, Paul Revere, Beard, Tom, House 2, Muppaphone, Snowth

David Rudman as Scooter, Janice, Beaker, Wilkins (voice), Grump, Wayne, Boo Monster, Thig (voice), Bobby Benson, Wisss, Milton, Big Head, Fire African Mask, Muppaphone, Baby Koozebanian Creature

Peter Linz as Walter, Robin, Rizzo, Statler, Link Hogthrob, Lips, Foo-Foo, Harry the Hipster, Leo, Jacques Roach, Gil the Frog, Jim Henson Muppet, Joe the Legal Weasel, T.R. the Rooster, Droop, Zeke, Flash, Blue Frackle, La Choy Dragon (puppeteer), Gloria Estefan, Elvis, Flying Zucchini Brother, House 1, Muppaphone, Snowth, Baby Koozebanian Creature, Ernie

Amy Adams as Mary

Julie Andrews as Herself

Steve Austin as Steve Bawkstin (voice)

Jack Black as Hobo King

Jim Carrey as Himself

Mick Foley as Ratkind (voice)

Paul Fusco as ALF (voice)

Zach Galifianakis as Hobo Joe

Whoopi Goldberg as Herself

Neil Patrick Harris as Himself

Hulk Hogan as Hulk Hoggin (voice)

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Himself

Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Muppet (voice)

Bobby Moynihan as Himself

Jerry Nelson as The Announcer (via archival audio)

Jason Segel as Gary

Cree Summer as Pilgrim the Dog (voice)

Danny Trejo as Himself

Paul Williams as Himself

NY Muppet Performers

Pam Arciero (Vicki, Baby Koozebanian Creature), Anthony Asbury, Heather Asch, Connor Asher, Billy Barkhurst, Jennifer Barnhart (Taminella Grinderfall), Nate Begle, Tau Bennett, Ronald Binion, Cheryl Blaylock, Rickey Boyd (Mama Fiama, Waldo C. Graphic puppeteer), Warrick Brownlow-Pike (Gags Beasley), Lisa Buckley, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Spamela Hamderson, Miss Mousey, "C'est Si Bon" Backup Singer, Girl Singer puppeteer), Raymond Carr, R. Bruce Connelly, Frankie Cordero (Bean Bunny), Melissa Creighton, Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Hilda, "I've Got You Under My Skin" Backup Singer, Girl Singer puppeteer), Bill Diamond, Ryan Dillon (Nigel the Conductor, Tug Monster, Sam, voice of Limbo, Spirit African Mask, Mr. Johnson, Steve Bawkstin puppeteer), Olga Felgemacher-Marin, Mark Gale, Cameron Garrity, James Godwin, Christopher Thomas Hayes, Andy Hayward, Haley Jenkins, Camille Kampouris (Kai-Lee, Molly Monster), Vicki Kenderes-Eibner, John Kennedy (Blotch, Arnie the Alligator, Talking Machine, "I've Got You Under My Skin" Backup Singer), Kathleen Kim, Adam Kreutinger, Jim Kroupa, Michael Lisa, Spencer Lott, Rick Lyon (Splurge puppeteer), Lara MacLean, Noel MacNeal (Bubba, Mountain African Mask, "C'est Si Bon" Backup Singer, Sweetums puppeteer, Ratkind puppeteer), Amanda Maddock, Jim Martin (Mirinda Craver), Ed May, Joey Mazzarino (Goggles, Leroy the Donkey), Dan Milano, Alison Mork, Kathryn Mullen (Jill the Frog, Gaffer, Female Singer), Carmen Osbahr (Queen Peuta), Marc Petrosino, Martin P. Robinson (voice of the La Choy Dragon, Big V, Pierre the French Rat puppeteer), Andy Stone, Lisa Sturz, John Tartaglia (Slim Wilson, Happy Yellow Creature, Harry, "I've Got You Under My Skin" Backup Singer), Gabriel Velez, James Wojtal, Bryant Young, Paul Zaloom

with

Drew Allison, Christian Anderson, Steve Axtell, Lawrence Basgall, Jake Bazel, Carol Binion, John Boone, Mary Brehmer, Lindsey Z. Briggs, Matt Brooks, Lee Bryan, Jessica Honor Carleton, Brian Carson, Ceili Clemens, Josh Cohen, Jeff Conover, Austin Michael Costello, Todd Coyle, Carole D'Agostino, Leo Daignault, Julia Darden, Paul Vincent Davis, Emily DeCola, Jamie Donmoyer, Sophie Doyle, Trevor Duffy, Tommy Duren, Ben Durocher, Jodi Eichelberger, Mindy Escobar-Leanse, Mary Faber, Bob Fappiano, David Matthew Feldman, John C. Fields, David Fino, Galen Fott, Matthew Furtado, Aymee Garcia, Rob Gardner, Noah Ginex, Stacey Gordon, Jerome Green, Jenny Hann, Elizabeth Hara, Paul Hartis, Zach Haumesser, Scott Hitz, Joshua Holden, Patrick Holmes, David Hosay, Brenda Huggins, Dave Hulteen Jr., Ulysses Jones, David Jordan, Liz Joyce, Jean Marie Keevins, Joe Kovacs, Mary Robinette Kowal, Tiffany Lange, Michael Latini, Matthew Lavin, Jonathan Little, Weston Chandler Long, Peter MacKennan, Alex May, Robin May, Cathy McCullough, Megan McNerney, Tracie Mick, Andrew Moriarty, Jason Murphy, Sarah Nolen, Eric Novak, Anney Ozar, Adam Pagdon, Chris Palmieri, Tim Parati, Annie Peterle, Megan Piphus, Bill Remington, Julio Robles, Bart. P. Roccoberton Jr., Abby Roderick, Christina Rodriguez, Joey Rudman, Christine Schisano, Benjamin Schrader, Michael Schupbach, Michael Schwabe, Benjamin Siemon, Jessica Simon, Thom Stanley, David Stephens, Anthony Michael Stokes, David Strassman, Lisa Sturz, Ian Sweetman, Russell Tucker, Basil Twist, Jack Vogel, Cynthia Von Orthal, Stacey Weingarten, Daniel Weissbrodt, Steven Widerman, Susan Widerman, Chad Williams, Eric Wright, Evy Wright, Matt Yates, Teddy Yudain

LA Muppet Performers

Brad Abrell, Grant Baciocco (Amber O'Neill), Greg Ballora, David Barclay, Phil Baron, Nate Begle, Tim Blaney, Julianne Buescher (Wanda, Denise, Mildred Huxtetter, Beverly Plume, Lydia, Female Singer), Tyler Bunch (Angelo, Lindbergh, voice of Vendaface, J. G., Flying Zucchini Brother, Elvis, Hobo 2, Muppaphone, Thog puppeteer, Emperor Muppet puppeteer), Kevin Carlson, Kristin Charney, Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, Stephen Chiodo, Brian Clark (Mancie O'Neill puppeteer), Kevin Clash (Clifford, P.J., Billy Bunny, Polly Lobster, Leon, Carter, Spa'am, Mulch, Doglion puppeteer), Nathan Danforth, Dorien Davies (Catgut), Alice Dinnean (Vazh, Gladys, Baby Koozebanian Creature, Pilgrim puppeteer, Girl Singer puppeteer), Artie Esposito, Peggy Etra, Roberto Ferreira, Thom Fountain, Dina Fraboni, Louise Gold (Annie Sue, Lou, Afghan Hound, Water African Mask, voices of Girl Singers), BJ Guyer, Tanya Haden, Terri Hardin, Brian Henson (Sal, Seymour, Phil van Neuter, Nigel the Director), Rachel Herrick, Carl J. Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Scott Johnson, Sean Johnson, Avery Jones, Brian Jones, James Kemp, Donna Kimball (Zondra, House 4), Tim Lagasse (voice of Mancie O'Neill, Female Koozebanian Creature, Muppaphone, Limbo puppeteer), Scott Land, Bruce Lanoil (Lindy, Mo Frackle, voice of Pierre the French Rat, Hobo 3, Muppaphone), Len Levitt, Jayden Libran, Paul Louis, Darci Lynne Farmer, Greg Manion, Alexander Mantia, Drew Massey (Java), Paul McGinnis, Jess McKay, Ted Michaels, Rob Mills (Ubu), James Murray, Russell Nauman, Kevin Noonchester, Michael Oosterom, Brett O'Quinn, Christine Papalexis, Karen Prell (Summer Penguin, Yolanda Rat, Kermitina, Wilkins puppeteer), David Quesal, Mike Quinn (Yorick, Iggy Wiggy, Muppaphone), Steven Ritz-Barr, Tim Rose, Carla Rudy, Paul Rugg, Michelan Sisti, David Skelly, Colleen Smith (Skeeter, Female Singer), Allan Trautman (voice of Waldo C. Graphic), Steve Troop, Tony Urbano, Art Vega, Jack Venturo, Russ Vick, Alex Villa, Russ Walko, Robin Walsh, Mark Bryan Wilson, Chase Woolner, Victor Yerrid (Java)

with

Catherine Adell, Rachel Appelbaum, Beau Brown, Neil Cicierega, Luman Coad, Marsian De Lellis, Genevieve Flati, Dan Garza, Alex U. Griffin, Art Grueneberger, Sam Koji Hale, David Liebe Hart, Chris Heady, Ric Heitzman, Gwen Hollander, Charles Hubbell, John Jennings, Jonathan Kidder, Doug Kincaid, Andy Rocco Kraft, Erik Kuska, Frank Langley, Todd Gerson Levin, Derek Lux, Sarah McChesney, George McGrath, Sarah Oh, Ian Petrella, Janine Pibal, Felix Pire, Melissa Roja, Nicolette Santino, Rob Saunders, Tomas Seidita, Joe Selph, Pam Severns, Chad Ethan Shohet, James Silson, Scott Silson, James Sloane, Jeff Speetjens, Kenny Stevenson, Trey Stokes, Zachariah Tolchinsky, Winston Tong, April Warren, Wayne White, Vanessa Whitney, Scott Woodard, Michelle Zamora

'80s Robot Puppeteers

David Covarrubias, Richard Haugen, Mat Heimlich, Trevor Hensley, Richard Landon, Shane Mahan, Jason Matthews, Lindsay McGowan, Brian Namanny, John Rosengrant, J. Alan Scott, Christopher Swift

Crew
Directed by James Bobin and Kirk R. Thatcher

Co-directed by Bill Barretta

Written by Jim Lewis and Nicholas Stoller

Additional Screenplay Material written by Craig Shemin

Produced by David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman

Executive Producers: Martin G. Baker, Lisa Henson, John G. Scotti, and Nicholas Stoller

Director of Photography: Don Burgess, A.S.C.

Edited by James Thomas

Production Designers: Val Strazovec and Andy Walmsley

Costume Designers: Rahel Afiley and Polly Smith

Original Score written by Christophe Beck

Music Supervisors: Bret McKenzie and Ed Mitchell

Unit Production Manager: John G. Scotti

Choreographer: Michael Rooney

Based on "The Muppets" characters and properties created by Jim Henson

Muppet Workshop
Puppeteer Captain: Bill Barretta

Muppet Workshop Supervisors: Jane Gootnick, Rollie Krewson, Caroly Wilcox

Muppet Workshop Production Crew: Greg Ballora, Carol Binion, Mary Brehmer, Gretchen Crookes, Lisa Davis, Andrea Detwiler, Brad Elliot, Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson, Scott Johnson, Peter MacKennan, Thomas O. Newby, Stephen Rotondaro, Russ Walko

Puppet Design Consultants: Ed Christie, Ed Eyth, Michael K. Frith

Puppet Specialists: Sherry Amott, Pam Arciero, Leslee Asch, Cheryl Bartholow, Abigail Belknap, Ronald Binion, Cheryl Blaylock, Maria Boggi, Fred Buchholz, Lisa Buckley, Dorothy Bulac, Tim Carroll, James Chai, Travis Chinick, Tim Clarke, Deborah Coda, Ron Cole, Lyle Conway, Don Creech, Leigh Donaldson, Bonnie Erickson, Jitka Exler, Bob Fappiano, Bob Flanagan, Thom Flowers, Nomi Frederick, Wendy Froud, Larry Galanter, Rob Gardner, Jon Gellman, Amy Van Gilder, Deborah Glassberg, James Gray, Joanne Green, Jerry Gum, BJ Guyer, Marianne Harms, Taylor Harrison, Tim Hawkins, Cheryl Henson, Heather Henson, Lynn Hippen, Jane Howell, Larry Jameson, Ulysses Jones, Mari Kaestle, Francis Kane, Marian Keating, Mimi Kingsley, Tacy Kneale, Janet Knechtel, Tad Krzanowski, Emily Lawson, Barry Link, Laurent Linn, Dick Loveless, John Lovelady, Sarah Luraschi, Christopher Lyall, Noel MacNeal, Maria McNamara, Brian Meehl, Susan Moore, Will Morrison, Lyndon Mosse, Kathryn Mullen, Bob Payne, Elena Pellicciaro, Susan Pitocchi, Katherine Profeta, Mike Quinn, Kip Rathke, Tim Rose, Jan Rosenthal, Mark Ruffin, Barret Schumacher, David Skelly, Goran Sparrman, Kay Stuntz, Norman Tempia, Richard Termine, Whitney Thayne, David Velasquez, Robin Walsh, April Warren, Jean-Guy White, Karena Wienands, Darryl Worbey, Carlo Yannuzzi, Julie Zobel

Puppet Costume Specialists: Lisa Boquist, Carmel Dundon, Sarah Iams, Rebecca Jarrell, Tom Keller, Thomas Prager, Carol Spier, Mary Strieff

Key Puppet T.A.: Tiff Gravel