My guest star spot on Disney's Hamster and Gretel had dropped. The episode is call The Art of Deception. I play Haru, the famous artist father of Hiromi who is a regular on the show.Oh and @amysedaris plays my wife and I had no idea until it dropped!!! I love show biz!

The @glaad Media Awards were last night and a @sesamestreet episode that I had the honor of directing was nominated for Outstanding Children's Programming. We did not come home with the prize but so thankful to be nominated and recognized by this amazing organization. Have a great weekend all.

Congrats @sesamestreet on its 5 Children and Family Award wins. So proud of my Sesame family. #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #emmyawards #smarterstrongerkinder

Too good not to share.

Woke up wanting some comfort, so decided to make Orange Sweet Rolls. I'll try to eat just one but no promises! #alanathoopers #baker #orangesweetrolls #sugarhigh #happyplace

A little late to the party but Happy #worldpuppetryday2025. My life would be completely different without puppetry. Here's just a few examples of the past year and productions and shows that I performed or directed that used puppetry arts. shout out to designers Kylie Clark and Spencer Townley-Lott

Heading into this new week and will try to bring kindness and make someone smile. Happy Monday all! #alanathoopers #bekindtooneanother #grateful

Our cat-sitter and friend @isanorikosanchez drew some portraits of Charlie and Steve while we were in Maine. I think they approve!!! #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #grateful

Just got Gala pics from @ypcofnyc and you can see the joy that filled the concert hall on Monday night. Please consider a donation to this amazing organization. It will do your heart good. #alanathoopers #youngpeopleschorusofnyc #grateful

I had a blast performing with the @ypcofnyc at @jalcnyc. There were over 450 children performing and it was so breathtaking to hear the power and beauty of so many voices blending. I had the honor of singing a medley that my friend and cast mate the late Bob McGrath sang with the chorus in 2011.

Next Monday March 10th I have the honor of performing with the @ypcofnyc their annual gala at the Frederick Rose Hall. It's gonna be a great night celebrating a great organization. If you are in town come support the arts and the next generation of talent in NYC!

Congratulations to @paultazewell on his much deserved Oscar for Costume Design for Wicked, and for being the first black man to win in his category. Back in 2003 I had the honor of wearing costumes created by him for Pacific Overtures at the Alliance, Cincinnati Playhouse and North Shore. Congrats!

I had a great time co-hosting @cpc_nyc's 60th Anniversary Gala with my partner in crime @ernied. I was also asked to find performers for the event so brought @aliewoldt , @raymondjlee & Amanda Morton who were wonderful as usual. A great night. Photo credit @albert_cheung

I love this pic of the Gents of @sesamestreet. It is giving full Rat Pack vibes and I love it. I miss Bob McGrath and @luissesamestreet but their legacies are timeless.

Happy Caturday. This is my place of safety these days. Charlie and Steve are so necessary for my mental wellness and so grateful for them. Have a great weekend all. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #grateful

I've updated my website. Check it out if you have a few minutes and hope you have a great Tuesday.

It was a year ago that I had the honor of meeting @billiejeanking and do a little vignette with her. What was amazing was her joy at being on @sesamestreet, and she kept saying "I have wanted to be on this show for the longest time and finally here I am." She is a true hero, role model and icon.

Happy Caturday! It's a cold February day and napping is a must with Steve and Charlie. Have a great weekend all. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #stevethegingercat #naptime

A lot of you don't know this but I am a baker and during the pandemic friends from around the country and I would bake together. It lifted our spirits during tough times. We decided to start it again and here are our first bakes for 2025: The Tom Cruise Coconut Cake and Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls.

This is just part of the amazing Producing Team @sesamestreet who help bring education, diversity and kindness to the world on a daily basis. So grateful to all of them, especially these days. Have a great week all. #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #smarterkinderstronger #grateful

Happy Caturday! Charlie smooches are the best and much needed these days. Sending you all Charlie love this weekend. #alanathoopers #catsofinstagram #charliethepolydactylcat #grateful

My happy place. Also your happy place. Have a great weekend all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #season55 #smarterstrongerkinder

That time I was a Marvel superhero, well at least a @sesamestreet version. Happy Thursday all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #fantabulousfour #ineedahero

Congratulations to @sesamestreet for winning the @producersguild Award for Outstanding Children's Program. So proud to be a part of a show that teaches kindness and humanity.

I am so grateful that the @sesamestreet episode that I had the honor of directing, Our Family Musical, was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children's Program. Here's a few pics from that day. Happy Monday all! #alanathoopers #sesamestreet #familyislove #lgbtqia #glaadmediaawards

Such a tragedy. My heart goes out to all the victims of this terrible accident.