Julie's Greenroom facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Julie's Greenroom |
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| Composer(s) | Ryan Shore |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Jim Henson Company |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | March 17, 2017 |
Julie's Greenroom is an American educational TV show for young children. It first came out on Netflix on March 17, 2017. The show teaches kids all about the performing arts, like singing, dancing, and acting, with the help of famous guest stars and fun puppets!
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Meet the Characters
This show features a wonderful cast of characters who learn about the arts.
Main Teachers
- Miss Julie (played by Julie Andrews) – She is the director of the Wellspring Center for the Performing Arts. Miss Julie teaches performing arts in her theater and a special "greenroom."
- Gus (played by Giullian Yao Gioiello) – Gus is Miss Julie's helpful assistant. He also used to be a student in the Greenies workshop.
The Greenies (Puppets)
The Greenies are a group of curious kids who love learning about all kinds of art and creativity. These puppets were created by The Jim Henson Company.
- Hugo the Duck (performed by Tyler Bunch) – He is a friendly duck who is part of the group.
- Hank (performed by John Tartaglia) – Hank is a Greenie who uses a wheelchair. He is always ready to learn.
- Penelope Guadalupe Fitzgerald Sanchez (Fizz) (performed by Dorien Davies) – Fizz is another enthusiastic member of the Greenies.
- Peri (performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo) – Peri loves to show off and dreams of becoming a famous singer and actress.
- Riley (performed by Jennifer Barnhart) – Riley is a Greenie who doesn't identify as only a boy or a girl. They enjoy acting and are also good at fixing things as an aspiring mechanic.
- Spike (performed by Frankie Cordero) – Spike is Hank's friend. He really enjoys words and making rhymes.
- Toby the Dog (performed by John Kennedy) – Toby is a cute dog who joins the Greenies' adventures.
How the Show Was Made
Julie's Greenroom stars the famous actress Julie Andrews. You might know her from movies like The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. She works with her assistant Gus and the Greenies.
Each episode includes fun parts of performing arts, like an original song. A special guest star joins the puppets to teach them about a specific art form. These guests include amazing artists like Alec Baldwin, Sara Bareilles, Joshua Bell, Carol Burnett, Chris Colfer, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and the percussion group Stomp.
All thirteen 30-minute episodes were released at the same time on Netflix on March 17, 2017.
Episode Guide
Here's a look at the exciting lessons the Greenies learn in each episode:
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| 1 | "The Show Must Go On" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Miss Julie and Gus welcome the Greenies to their new arts center. When a problem happens, Idina Menzel helps them learn about musicals with Wicked.
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| 2 | "The Write Stuff" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Chris Colfer visits to help the Greenies write their very own show.
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| 3 | "Singin' in the Room" | March 17, 2017 | |
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The Greenies plan a surprise party for Miss Julie. Josh Groban teaches them all about how to sing.
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| 4 | "Hello from the Ogre Side" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Peri is sad about being cast as an ogre. Alec Baldwin gives the Greenies their first acting lesson.
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| 5 | "Barre None" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Hank and Spike think ballet is only for girls. Robert Fairchild and Tiler Peck show them that ballet is for everyone.
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| 6 | "Write...Write a Song" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Sara Bareilles teaches the Greenies how to write a song. Hank and Spike find out it's tricky to write together!
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| 7 | "Morning at the Improv" | March 17, 2017 | |
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The Greenies' rehearsals aren't going well. Ellie Kemper teaches them about listening and working together through improv games.
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| 8 | "Quacktice Makes Perfect" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Joshua Bell helps the Greenies learn that practicing is very important. He also shows them how to perform music together.
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| 9 | "Send in the WOW" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Riley doubts they can be a jester. Bill Irwin helps them find their inner clown with tips from Cirque du Soleil.
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| 10 | "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" | March 17, 2017 | |
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The Greenies' instruments get lost. The percussion group Stomp teaches them to make music using everyday items.
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| 11 | "Costumer Service" | March 17, 2017 | |
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Tituss Burgess helps the Greenies make costumes for their show. He teaches them how clothes help create a character.
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| 12 | "The Mess Rehearsal" | March 17, 2017 | |
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After a bad dress rehearsal, Miss Julie gets help from David Hyde Pierce. He encourages the Greenies to believe in themselves.
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| 13 | "Mash-Up: The Musical" | March 17, 2017 | |
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The Greenies perform their musical, Mash-Up: The Musical. They perform for Edna Brightful (played by Carol Burnett), who will decide the future of their arts center.
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