About The Magical Wand Chase: A Sesame Street Special

The Magical Wand Chase: A Sesame Street Special is a charming adventure film released in 2017. The plot revolves around Sesame Street's beloved characters who embark on a thrilling quest after Abby Cadabby's magical wand goes flying over Sesame Street and lands in New York City. The group sets out to locate the wand and along the journey, they discover the extraordinary kindness and diverse cultures of the people in their neighborhood.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Brown Johnson, Benjamin Lehmann, and directed by Raymie Muzquiz. It focused on creating a magical, universally relatable narrative, while subtly instilling values of friendship, diversity, and acceptance.

Actors

• Suki Lopez as Nina: A warm and energetic character who played a vital role in the wand chase.
• Ryan Dillon as Elmo: Elmo's trademark high-pitched voice and ever-enthusiastic behavior were crucial to the story's charm.
• Eric Jacobson as Grover: Grover's lovable goofiness made for several humorous moments in the quest.
• Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as Abby Cadabby: Abby led the charge with her magical mishap providing the central plot of the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was one of the few Sesame Street specials to take its characters out of the usual Sesame Street set and explore New York City.
• Despite being a children's film, it encapsulated several subtle messages about cultural diversity and acceptance.

Quotes

• "We're not just bird, grouch, human or fairy... we're family!"
• "Don’t give up just ‘cause things seem hard!"
• "It's not magic that makes someone special, it's love."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Sesame Street Theme" - The traditional Sesame Street song added a familiar musical tone to the feature.
• "Magic in the Air" - A new composition that took viewers on a magical musical journey.