: the production or creation of puppets or puppet shows
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: the art of manipulating puppets
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The exclusive entertainment continues with Disney’s Hercules, a new musical featuring jaw-dropping puppetry, plus two standout adult venues (De Vil’s Piano Lounge and The Sanctum bar) designed for theatrical cocktails long after the kids are in bed.—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 The stage show will feature an original story and songs, incorporating stage-to-video interaction, acrobatics, aerial choreography, illusion, dance and puppetry.—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026 Alongside her, child actors dance and frolic with shadow puppetry in the land of make-believe, where youths go on adventures and learn math, science and reading skills.—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 Each year’s offerings vary, but the festivals feature an international mix of site-specific and immersive live theater performance, dance, puppetry, art installations and hands-on activities for children.—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for puppetry