The show features adult comedy brought to life by puppeteers from the Jim Henson Company. (photo courtesy of Puppet Up!)

Center Theatre Group presents “Puppet Up! – Uncensored” this summer for 14 hysterical performances of adult comedy, puppet hijinks and surprises from July 16-27 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

This is no ordinary puppet show. “Puppet Up! – Uncensored” is a night of outrageous, off-the-cuff comedy for adults featuring puppets brought to life by a cast of world-class puppeteers from The Jim Henson Company.   “Puppet Up! – Uncensored” is never the same show twice, effortlessly blending increasingly unhinged feats of improv comedy with the unparalleled skill and originality of Henson puppeteers.

Based on suggestions from the audience, the puppet mayhem showcases both the improvised puppet action projected live on screens above the stage, and the puppeteers racing around below in full view of the audience to bring it all to life. Performances also include recreations of classic pieces by Jim and Jane Henson that have not been performed for audiences in decades.

The production is part of “CTG: FWD,” which began with theatrical special events, community gatherings and legacy projects and now expands to include an eclectic offering of plays and musicals at Center Theatre Group venues.

The show is recommended for audience members ages 16 and up; those under 16 are not admitted. Ticket packages include VIP with priority seating and access to a new pre-show cocktail party experience where guests can mix and mingle with puppets and puppeteers featured in the show and take photos with iconic Henson characters from “Labyrinth,” “The Dark Crystal” and “Fraggle Rock.” VIP guests can also enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with show creator, legendary puppeteer, award-winning director and producer Brian Henson, and director and host Patrick Bristow.

Tickets for “Puppet Up! – Uncensored” are available through centertheatregroup.org, by calling (213)972-4400 or in person at the Center Theatre Group Box Offices at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. and the Kirk Douglas Theatre – open two hours prior to curtain – at 9820 Washington Blvd. in Culver City.