The Jim Henson Company welcomes families and fans to the first-ever live musical Fraggle Rock touring show on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the State Theatre
Featuring characters from the world-famous Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and the work of top artists and designers from Hollywood and Broadway
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT 10 A.M.
MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) — Hennepin Arts has announced that 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, is coming to Minneapolis for the first time ever on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave.)
Whoopee! Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red 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.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. to the general public at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) and online at HennepinArts.org.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday | Sept. 20 | 3 p.m. | State Theatre |
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, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on an exhilarating, adventurous journey exploring exciting new caves within Fraggle Rock and even beyond, they discover magic that they never knew existed, and learn to work together to unite the lost pieces of the magical artifact. 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 then they could have ever imagined?
Based on the Emmy-winning Apple TV original series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, this all-new, family friendly live stage adventure features colorful new walkaround versions of the Fraggles, new puppet versions of their industrious friends the Doozers, and a visit from a giant Gorg, as well as exciting original puppet creature friends - all built by the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Featuring 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 interactive live musical features both new and classic Fraggle songs, eye-popping immersive stage effects and all the hilarious, heartwarming magic that has kept Fraggle Rock captivating generations of audiences for over 40 years.
Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State and Pantages — and the Dudley Riggs Theatre light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.
This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.