This winter, MCC Theater introduces off-Broadway audiences to foul-mouthed sock puppet Tyrone, star of the devilish comedy Hand to God.
In honor of Tyrone’s arrival, we look back on other puppets that have made us smile and blush. From simply cheeky to wildly outrageous, these 10 puppets left a lasting impression on theater audiences.
10. Joey, War Horse
#Showoff
Photo by Paul Kolnik
9. Timon, The Lion King
Oh Timon, always good for a laugh.
Photo by Joan Marcus
8. Cabaret Décadanse, La Soiree
7. Roxie Hart, Chicago
'Shut up, dummy.'
6. Chairy, The Pee-Wee Herman Show
5. Miss Piggy, 'Manhattan Melodies'/Muppets Take Manhattan
When it comes to the cheeky and outrageous, this glamour girl wrote the book. In fact, this ham has a book titled 'The Diva Code.'
4. Lucy the Slut, Avenue Q
3. The Cast, 'Lease'/ Team America
2. Audrey 2, Little Shop of Horrors
He was a mean green mother with a sassy mouth and a thirst for blood.
1. Bad Idea Bears, Avenue Q
If you like these outrageous and shocking puppets, don't miss MCC Theater's Hand to God, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre through March 30.
