Kirk is an American performer, creator, and long time specialist in children’s entertainment. He is currently starring in the 1st National Tour of Mr. Popper's Penguins as Mr. Popper.
Kirk originated the puppeteer role of 'Mr. Conductor' on the first national tour of Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live! , and was the official voice and costume performer for 'Scooby Doo' on the international tour of Warner Bros. Scooby Doo - Mystery of the Pyramid. Other credits: Fiddler on the Roof National Tour - Bottle Dancer/Son (Troika Entertainment), West Side Story - Action, Pinocchio - Pinocchio (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie - Jimmy (Surflight Theatre), Between Movement Contemporary Dance Company - Soloist.
Kirk is the Co-Founder of 4PuppetPeople, a NYC based puppetry production company. He is an active member of the Wildlife Conservation Society education department, as well as Candlelighters NYC. You may also spot Kirk moonlighting as a circus artist and collector of all things Donald Duck.
Kirk originated the puppeteer role of 'Mr. Conductor' on the first national tour of Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live! , and was the official voice and costume performer for 'Scooby Doo' on the international tour of Warner Bros. Scooby Doo - Mystery of the Pyramid. Other credits: Fiddler on the Roof National Tour - Bottle Dancer/Son (Troika Entertainment), West Side Story - Action, Pinocchio - Pinocchio (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie - Jimmy (Surflight Theatre), Between Movement Contemporary Dance Company - Soloist.
Kirk is the Co-Founder of 4PuppetPeople, a NYC based puppetry production company. He is an active member of the Wildlife Conservation Society education department, as well as Candlelighters NYC. You may also spot Kirk moonlighting as a circus artist and collector of all things Donald Duck.
CURRENT ADVENTURES...
2017-2018 NATIONAL TOUR
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in the role of MR. POPPER/PUPPET CAPTAIN  photo: Natalie Copeland (instagram - @rhaligrace)
"The Fabulous Kirk Bixby...put me in mind of the great silent film comedians... - DC Theatre Scene |
Based on the book by Richard & Florence Atwater
Adapted for the stage by Pins & Needles Productions Music by Luke Bateman, Lyrics by Richy Hughes Directed by Noah Putterman Produced by Casa Mañana Theatre by arrangement with Kenny Wax Family Entertainment & TC Beech DIRECT FROM A SMASH-HIT NEW YORK AND LONDON WEST END SEASON Painter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep and a penguin waddles out! With original songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action packed musical adaptation of Richard and Florence Atwater’s popular book (also made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey) is the perfect family treat for ages 4- 104! "Bixby Delights..." - Theatre Jones |
