Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind “Sesame Street,” announced Tuesday it will host a free summer festival in Chicago as part of the celebration for the show’s 50th anniversary.
The festival and stage show are set to be held at the Museum of Science and Industry on June 29. Scenes for the upcoming 50th season of “Sesame Street” will also be taped in Chicago during the show’s three-day visit. More details about the Chicago festival are slated to be revealed in the coming months.
Festivals are scheduled for New York, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Detroit, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, Seattle and Los Angeles as part of the “Sesame Street” road trip.
The 50th anniversary celebration of “Sesame Street” also includes the #ThisIsMyStreet social media campaign to share “Sesame Street” memories; an expansion of the “Sesame Street in Communities” initiative to support children and families dealing with issues such as substance abuse; and the launch of a version of “Sesame Street” for young Syrian refugees. A prime-time special about the show is due out in November.
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