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From the hand puppet in Hand to God, to life-like horse in War Horse, BroadwayWorld has your roundup of a recent history of puppets on stage!

Back by popular demand, the 2019 La MaMa Puppet Slam returns this year with NEW short works of genius!

As the decade comes to a close on Broadway, we're doling out some good, old-fashioned superlatives to acknowledge some of the best and brightest theatre people, show elements, and productions that have made this decade one of the best in Broadway history.

Of the three shows currently running at the Guthrie, THE ROYAL FAMILY is definitely the lightweight, longer on comedy and razzle-dazzle production values than on importance. (The other two shows are KING LEAR and PROMISE LAND, a barebones physical theater take on the Hansel and Gretel tale retold as an immigrant story.) Loosely based on the Barrymore acting clan, THE ROYAL FAMILY follows three generations of a prominent and wealthy family of performers, with particular attention to the female line.

It was a FULL HOUSE reunion on Broadway last night when Mary-Kate Olsen came to visit her former television father, Bob Saget, at HAND TO GOD. Saget documented their visit on Instagram - check out shots below!

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Comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning tonight, November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg stopped backstage to praise the cast of HAND TO GOD after seeing Sunday's matinee performance. Fun fact: Tony nominee Steven Boyer currently appears onscreen with Tom Hanks in Spielberg's latest film BRIDGE OF SPIES. Scroll down for a photo of Spielberg with the company!

Win tickets to see HAND TO GOD on Broadway!

A bit of sage wisdom from that kind and even-tempered patron saint of self-control, Tyrone McHansely.

Producer Kevin McCollum announced today that comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony® Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016.  Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony® winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone.  He will join current Hand to God cast members Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Sarah Stiles, and Michael Oberholtzer.  3-time Tony® nominee Marc Kudisch, who originated the role of 'Pastor Greg', exits the production on November 1st to begin production on Baritones Unbound.  Hand to God plays at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) through January 3, 2016 before immediately transferring to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre.  More info at www.HandToGodBroadway.com.

Time for this week's sage advice from Hand to God's kind and even-tempered patron saint of self-control, Tyrone McHansely.

While the issue of actors' safety is not one to be taken lightly, the good people at HAND TO GOD were never ones to shy away from a little irreverent fun.

Producer Kevin McCollum has announced that his Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God will offer special $55 orchestra and $45 mezzanine pricing and also double the number of $27 rush tickets available to the Thursday 9/24 and Friday 9/25 performances only in honor of the Pope's visit to New York City.  The $55 and $45 tickets are available at the box office simply by saying the phrase "Hand to Pope"; and can also be purchased online at www.HandToGodBroadway.com using code H2GPOPE266 or by phone at 212-239-6200.  Rush tickets are available at the box office only on the day of the performance and are subject to availability.  Hand to God plays at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) through January 3, 2016 before immediately transferring to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre. 

In preparation for Flu Season, Dr. Barry Kohn visited the cast and crew of Broadway's HAND TO GOD over the weekend at the Booth Theatre to give out flu shots. Even Broadway's favorite foul-mouthed puppet Tyrone made sure to get in on the action. Scroll down for photos!

Producer Kevin McCollum has announced that his Tony® Award-nominated comedy Hand to God must close on Broadway onJanuary 3, 2016 and will immediately transfer to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre.  Robert Askins' riotous comedy opened to rave reviews on April 7, 2015 at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), and was previously presented in New York City at Ensemble Studio Theatre in 2011 and Off-Broadway by MCC Theater in 2013.  Moritz von Stuelpnagel will recreate his Tony®-nominated direction in London.  Tickets to the West End production will go on sale in late October.  Complete casting will be announced at a later date.  For more info, visit www.HandToGodBroadway.com.