El Capitan To Feature Appearance By Kermit and Miss Piggy Before "Muppets Most Wanted"

Just as was done for 2011's "The Muppets", "Muppets Most Wanted,” the latest Muppets adventure from Disney in Dolby® Atmos™ will screen from March 21-April 17, 2014. Guests have the opportunity to see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy sing live on stage before every showing of the movie.

“The El Capitan Theatre is Muppet headquarters for “Muppets Most Wanted,” said Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. “Only at The El Capitan will guests have the opportunity to see Muppet props and costumes with Animal’s drum set and Miss Piggy’s wardrobe – including her Vivienne Westwood couture wedding gown!”

Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with special 10:30 p.m. showtimes opening weekend (March 21-23) and Friday and Saturday nights following. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Show times subject to change.

On Saturdays, The El Capitan Theatre will also offer THE MOST SENSATIONAL MUPPET WORKSHOP following the1:10 p.m. show. Guests can create a hand puppet and learn to make it come to life from a real puppeteer! Includes snacks, a photo opportunity and fun! Tickets for THE MOST SENSATIONAL MUPPET WORKSHOP must be purchased with a movie ticket.

The El Capitan Theatre will also host a special “Tiny Tot Tuesday” every Tuesday at 10 a.m. only. During this special screening of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted,” parents and small children can enjoy the movie in a tot-friendly way— in 2D, complete with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels!