Two muppets in show's opening getting bravos (9)
I believe the answer is:
assassins
'bravos' is the definition.
('assassin' can be a synonym of 'bravo')
'two muppets in show's opening' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'getting' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for assassins that I've seen before include "Hit men" , "Paid killers" , "Offers" .)