Sesame Workshop Announces Playful New Album, Parody Party, Full of Family-Friendly Twists on Today’s Biggest Pop Hits

(June 24, 2026 – New York, NY) Sesame Street has delighted audiences for decades with its playful parodies of popular songs, reimagining the biggest hits of every era in whimsical, family-friendly ways. The iconic children’s series has long harnessed the power of music to spread joy, connection, and learning across generations, producing captivating music that encourages both children and caregivers to sing and dance along. This summer, Sesame Workshop is bringing this legacy together in a dedicated album, Parody Party, featuring inspired takes on some of the biggest recent pop hits.

“Sesame Street has always been at the forefront of popular culture, using music as a powerful way to connect with each new generation,” said Aaron Bisman, SVP, Head of Marketing, Sesame Workshop. “From iconic original songs to clever, catchy parodies, music has long helped us engage the adults in young children’s lives while bringing our educational mission to life in fresh, engaging ways. Parody Party marks an exciting new chapter in Sesame Street’s musical history and reinforces our ongoing commitment to creativity, innovation, and cultural relevance.

The album’s lead single, “Take A Bite,” also drops today on all major streaming platforms, alongside a music video available now on YouTube. A play on Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might,” the retro-inspired video is set in a colorful kitchen-meets-recording studio, where a band of Cookie Monsters performs a feel-good disco-pop anthem all about baking and enjoying — what else — cookies.

Parody Party arrives in full on July 26, 2026, and is available to pre-save now. Distributed by Warner Music Group’s Arts Music, Sesame Workshop’s music distribution partner since 2019, the album features four brand-new parodies and three fan-favorite tracks that were previously available only on YouTube.

The track list includes:

• “Take A Bite” (“I Just Might” – Bruno Mars): A funky, joy-filled retro-pop track featuring a band of Cookie Monsters jamming out together and celebrating a profound love of cookies
• “Where Is My Lovie?” (“Where Is My Husband!” – RAYE): A heartfelt, R&B-inspired take on a relatable family moment — the frantic search for a misplaced favorite toy — performed by Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Elmo
• “Go for the Gold” (“Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters): An upbeat, inspirational K-pop–style song celebrating the power of teamwork and friendship, featuring Sesame Street’s own iconic girl group — Abby, Zoe, and Rosita
• “Got to Go” (“Hot to Go” – Chappell Roan): A high-energy potty-training pop anthem featuring Cookie Monster, Abby, and Elmo, using a familiar beat to encourage kids to tune in to their bodies to know when it’s time to go
• “Me Want It (But Me Wait)” (“I Love It” – Icona Pop): A playful dance-pop track where Cookie Monster sings about the importance of self-regulation and practices strategies to delay eating his favorite dessert
• “Sort It All” (“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift): A recycling-themed track where Oscar the Grouch and other Sesame Street friends sing about sorting trash and reducing waste
• “Share It Maybe” (“Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen): A bubbly, memorable pop melody in which Cookie Monster serenades listeners about the joys of sharing a sweet treat

The launch of Parody Party highlights Sesame Workshop’s renewed focus on music — a defining part of Sesame Street’s DNA and a powerful tool in advancing its mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Last year saw the release of a new version of Sesame Street classic, “We All Sing with the Same Voice,” and a new recording of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” which played at baseball stadiums around the country on Sesame Street theme nights. Fans can expect even more music-driven content later this summer, including the upcoming album Friends, Feelings & Phonics — a collection of original Sesame Street songs released on YouTube throughout 2026, featuring fan-favorite hits like “Rock Rock Rocco & Roll,” “Show Me Your Sparkle,” and more.

By bringing together beloved characters, a proven educational approach, and playful storytelling, Sesame Street continues to do what it does best: teaching important life lessons through song as it reimagines classic hits and creates new favorite tunes that families will be singing for generations to come.

Stream your favorite songs from Sesame Street here: https://sesamestreet.lnk.to/SesameMusic

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.

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