THE MUPPET SHOW offered another peek into the highly-anticipated February 4 return of the iconic characters for a one-night event featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang plus special guests including Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen. The preview was aired during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Here’s a look at the latest information about THE MUPPET SHOW special event on ABC and Disney+.

About the Special

The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter! Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers.

Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original “The Muppet Show” and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others.

The original series “The Muppet Show,” created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 through 1981 and aired in over 100 countries, featuring notable guest stars, including Elton John, Johnny Cash, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, Gladys Knight, Liza Minelli, Paul Simon and many others. During its run, the series earned EmmyⓇ, GRAMMYⓇ, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards. In a 1978 story, Time magazine called it “the most popular television entertainment now being produced on Earth.” In 2026, “The Muppet Show” will celebrate its 50th anniversary. All five seasons of “The Muppet Show” are currently available to stream on Disney+.

See it for Yourself

THE MUPPET SHOW makes triumphant special event return on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026.