JIM HENSON’S FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK LIVE COMES TO LEXINGTON FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS OCTOBER
Featuring Characters from the World-Famous Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, and the work of Top Artists and Designers from Hollywood and Broadway
Lexington, KY (April 13, 2026) – Created by Jim Henson with the ambitious goal to end war, Fraggle Rock is an award-winning, beloved hit family franchise full of music, comedy, joy and iconic Henson puppets and they’re coming to Lexington for the first-time ever this fall!
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle embark on a quest to find the lost Celebration Stone – an ancient treasure with the power to unite everyone for the ultimate party. Along the way, they discover magic, adventure, and something more memorable and heartfelt than they ever imagined!
Filled with the comedy, dancing, and music that are hallmarks of the iconic Jim Henson Company, this family friendly stage adventure Featuring gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet sized and mechanized Doozers, an appearance from the giant Gorgs, and exclusive new wondrous puppet creatures all from the acclaimed Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, along with fan-favorite songs and exciting visual effects, this all-new musical stage adventure will welcome audiences into the incredible world of the iconic and beloved Fraggle Rock in a whole new way!
Written and directed by John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical, Stephen Schwartz’s The Secret Silk) the first-ever live show will include fantastic in-theater immersive special effects, audience interactivity, magical heartwarming moments, hilarious and endearing new characters, and much more to make this unforgettable theater experience perfect for families with young first-time theater goes, and for Fraggle Rock fans who remain young at heart.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, April 17 at 10AM EST. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.