Sept. 1, 2026
Contact Dillon McArdle at 608-796-3730 or dtmcardle@viterbo.edu
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Dancing their cares away across North America, Jim Henson’s fun-loving Fraggles are coming to the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre in Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
In this first-ever live touring show based on the beloved Emmy-winning Apple TV series and popular 80’s franchise, Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone, an ancient Fraggle treasure with 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?
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) this live show includes fantastic in-theatre immersive special effects, audience interactivity, magical heartwarming moments, hilarious and endearing new characters, and much more to make this unforgettable theatre experience perfect for families with young first-time theatre goers, and for Fraggle Rock fans who remain young at heart.
Tickets are $79 for orchestra pit, $55 for main floor, $45 for lower balcony, and $35 for upper balcony seating, plus a $3 convenience fee and $1 facility fee per ticket. A VIP meet and greet is available for a $50 add-on to any seat. All orders will include a 5.5% sales tax. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets. A group sale discount of 10 tickets or more at 10% off single ticket prices is available by calling or visiting the box office.
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