Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
Recommended Grades
Grades Pre-K – 2
Price
Students: $2
Chaperones: $5
What Kind of Show?
Musical theater and puppetry; lighthearted and exuberant
Running Time
90 minutes including one intermission
Venue
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
About the Show
Whoopee! Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE, a brand-new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company based on the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series. The legend of the lost Celebration Stone promises untold party potential—if the Fraggles can find it! Their beloved world bursts to life with walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, new characters and even a visit from a larger-than-life Gorg, all from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Charming and colorful, this nostalgia-filled adventure welcomes Silly Creatures young and old to the raucous revelry down in Fraggle Rock. 👏👏
"Filled with joy and laughter"
Things to Know
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE is based on the Emmy Award-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Apple TV show, which has revived Jim Henson’s characters from the classic '80s Fraggle Rock for a new generation.
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You'll see many different types of puppets on stage during the show, ranging from classic hand puppets to large-scale walk-around puppets.
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Jim Henson's Creature Shop, where Jim created many of the iconic characters you know and love, is located just across the East River in Long Island City!
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About the Artists
The Jim Henson Company has remained a beloved leader in family entertainment for 70 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as the creators of the world-famous Muppets, The Jim Henson Company boasts over 50 Emmy Awards and 9 Grammy Awards.
Heather Henson is continuing the legacy of her father, Jim Henson, with contemporary puppetry that promotes harmony with nature. She serves on the board of the The Jim Henson Company and leads her own company, IBEX Puppetry (Ajiijak on Turtle Island, New Victory 2019), which creates otherworldly theatrical experiences and supports the work of independent puppet artists.
Creative Team
Production Manager
Dave Burch
Musical Production by
John Tartaglia and Harvey Mason Media
Songs by
Philip Balsam, Dennis Lee, Harvey Mason Jr., Andrew Hey and Sam Ramirez
Writer, Director and Choreographer
John Tartaglia
Set Designer
Anna Louizos
Puppet and Costume Designer
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Lighting Designer
Rob Denton
Sound Designer
Josh Liebert
Video Designer
Katherine Freer
Production Stage Manager
Jonathan Carlucci
Prepare for Your Field Trip
At New Victory performances, dedicated Education staff and Youth Corps Ushers welcome groups into the theater, ensuring students, chaperones and educators feel comfortable and safe.
And the experience extends beyond the show on stage! Students can connect with the artists at Talk-Backs after most performances, and outside the theater, Partner Schools can engage with FREE show-specific, ready-to-implement activities, unit plans, creativity pages ↗.
Accessibility
For every performance at the New Victory Theater…
- Sensory Awareness Notes are available—a short guide including descriptions of the characters, story and technical elements—to help you know what to expect during the show.
- You can request to borrow supports like fidgets, earplugs, assisted listening devices, wheelchairs and more.
- Our quiet Cozy Zone and a live feed of the performance are available in the lower lobby at all times for those with sensory sensitivities or anyone who needs a break from the theater.
- Wheelchair-accessible seats are available (see more details when buying tickets).
Get additional accessibility details, and prepare for your visit with our New Victory Social Narrative.
