“Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE” comes to Morgantown on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., bringing Jim Henson’s beloved Fraggles to the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center for a night filled with spectacular puppets and special effects, music and dancing, and fun for all ages.
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone, an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time. The stone was shattered and lost generations ago, but the Fraggles are determined to unite the lost pieces of the magical artifact. As the Fraggles set off on an exhilarating, adventurous journey exploring exciting new caves within Fraggle Rock and beyond, they discover magic that they never knew existed and learn to work together. Can the Fraggles succeed in their quest to bring the Celebration Stone back to Fraggle Rock so everyone can enjoy the most incredible party in Fraggle history? And along the way, will they find something even more memorable and heartfelt than they could have ever imagined?
Based on the Emmy®-winning series on Apple TV, “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE” is packed with comedy, dancing, and music that are hallmarks of the iconic Jim Henson Company. This family-friendly live stage adventure features colorful new walkaround versions of the Fraggles, new puppet versions of their industrious friends the Doozers, a visit from a giant Gorg, and exciting original puppet creature friends—all built by the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. With plenty of fan-favorite songs and exciting visual effects, this musical stage adventure welcomes audiences on a joyful, nostalgia-filled trip to Fraggle Rock. With lots of music, laughter and imagination, it’s an unforgettable live experience that will have Silly Creatures of all ages dancing in the aisles.
Written and directed by John Tartaglia (“Avenue Q,” “Shrek the Musical,” Stephen Schwartz’s “The Secret Silk”) the first-ever live show includes fantastic in-theater immersive special effects, audience interactivity, magical heartwarming moments, hilarious and endearing new characters, and much more to make this stage production perfect for families with young first-time theater goers, and for “Fraggle Rock” fans who remain young at heart.
Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online at go.wvu.edu/fragglerock, by phone at 304-293-SHOW or in person at the box office located in the main lobby of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE” is the fourth performance in the WVU University Arts Series, which brings nationally touring Broadway shows, renowned musicians, family favorites and elite dance troupes to Morgantown each year. This season features 15 events, including “The Wiz” later this month and “Bluey’s Big Play” and “Hadestown” in the spring, among others. See the full schedule and buy tickets at go.wvu.edu/uas.