"Fraggle Rock: Back to Rock LIVE" Goes Back on Tour!

Grab your favorite Silly Creatures and get ready to "dance your cares away" when The Jim Henson Company's musical, magic-filled touring live show Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE makes its way across the United States for its second national tour.

Following a successful run at the New Victory Theater in New York City this summer, this joyful, nostalgic show for fun-loving families and fans of all ages launches on September 18,  followed by over 40 stops including Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Tucson, Des Moines, Charleston, Shreveport, and more. 

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!

"Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE welcomes everyone – and I mean EVERYONE – to celebrate the magic that happens when we come together to share silliness, hope, optimism, music, dancing and FUN! It has been wonderful to share this show with our Fraggle fans, and especially exciting to see new fans experience the world of Fraggle Rock for the first time. So c'mon, Silly Creatures! Grab your radish hat and hold on to your baloobious, because it is time to Fraggle Rock!" said John Tartaglia, Writer/Director/Choreographer of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE.
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE tour schedule includes:

• September 18, 2026, in La Crosse, WI at the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
• September 19, 2026, in Milwaukee, WI at the Pabst Theater
• September 20, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN at the State Theatre
• September 24, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD at the Washington Pavilion
• September 26, 2026, in Palos Hills, IL Moraine Valley Fine and Performing Arts Center
• September 27, 2026, in South Bend, IN at the Morris Performing Arts Center
• September 29, 2026, in Nixa, MO at the AETOS Performing Arts Center
• October 1, 2026, in Lexington, KY at the Lexington Opera House
• October 2, 2026, in Columbus, OH at the Palace Theatre
• October 3, 2026, in Cincinnati, OH at Procter & Gamble Hall
• October 4, 2026, in Clinton Township, MI at the Macomb Center
• October 9, 2026, in Concord, NH at the Capitol Center for the Arts
• October 10, 2026, in Keene, NH at the Colonial Theatre
• October 11, 2026, in New London, CT at the Garde Arts Center
• October 15, 2026, in Harrisburg, PA at Whitaker Center
• October 16, 2026, in Morgantown, WV at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center
• October 17, 2026, in Elyria, OH at the Stocker Arts Center
• October 23, 2026, in Charleston, SC at the Charleston Gaillard Center
• October 25, 2026, in Columbus, GA at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
• October 27, 2026, in Maryville, TN at the Clayton Center for the Arts
• October 29, 2026, in Shreveport, LA at the Strand Theatre
• October 30 & 31, 2026, in College Station, TX at Rudder Auditorium
• November 1, 2026, in Fayetteville, AR at the Walton Arts Center
• November 2, 2026, in Conway, AR at Reynolds Performance Hall
• November 4, 2026, in Columbia, MO at Jesse Auditorium
• November 6, 2026, in Des Moines, IA at Des Moines Performing Arts
• November 11, 2026, in Kalispell, MT at Wachholz College Center
• November 12, 2026, in Jackson Hole, WY at the Center for the Arts
• November 13, 2026, in Pinedale, WY at The Sheppard Auditorium
• November 14, 2026, in Fort Collins, CO at The Lincoln Center
• November 16, 2026, in Logan, UT at the Ellen Eccles Theatre
• November 22, 2026, in Modesto, CA at the Gallo Center for the Arts
• November 24, 2026, in Tucson, AZ at the Fox Tucson Theatre
• November 27, 2026, in La Mirada, CA at the La Mirada Theatre
• November 28, 2026, in Scottsdale, AZ at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
• November 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM at Popejoy Hall

For more information, tickets, and tour dates, visit www.FraggleRockLive.com

Muppet Stuff Video: American Treasure Tour Museum!

In this video, I explore the incredible American Treasure Tour Museum in Oaks, Pennsylvania — a massive, quirky warehouse packed floor-to-ceiling with vintage Americana, carnival rides, mechanical music machines, and pop culture memorabilia — on a mission to find every last Muppet lurking in the collection. 

From Kermit to Tutter, I'm scouring every aisle and corner of this one-of-a-kind attraction to see just how many Muppet treasures are tucked away among the antiques. Whether you're a die-hard Muppets fan, a lover of offbeat museums, or just curious what's inside this unique destination, come along for the search! 

The American Treasure Tour is a guided tour experience housed in a former BF Goodrich Factory , filled with an astounding array of collectibles — mechanical music machines, vintage toys, neon signs, amusement park artifacts, and so much more. 

More info on The American Treasure Tour Museum:

https://www.americantreasuretour.com/

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Watch The Disney Imagineers MoCap Scooter!

Get a behind the scenes look as Walt Disney Imagineering uses motion capture technology to bring Scooter to life for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets!

While Disney Imagineers have used motion capture to help bring Audio-Animatronics figures to life before, but this is the first time they used the technology on a Muppet!

The Imagineers put Scooter in a motion capture suit to accurately capture the performance by David Rudman and make the most realistic Muppet Audio-Animatronics figure ever.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is now open at Disney Hollywood Studios. 

Muppet Stuff Video: Unboxing Jim Henson Golden Book Biography!

Join me as I take a look at Luke Flowers' amazing Jim Henson Little Golden Book Biography.

Luke also sent us a bunch of great promotional goodies as well - which you won't want to miss. 

 

You can order the Jim Henson Little Golden Book Biography here, and Luke Flowers here.

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Muppet Stuff Video: RetroCon 2025!

Join RetroRestStop and me as we scour RetroCon for all the Jim Henson-related items we can find!

This year there seemed to be more Muppet stuff then ever before!

We're joined along the way by  the Jersey Geek, our friends at the South Street Art Mart, A Four Foot Prune, and the Ronsters.

More info at these the links:

Retro Reststop‬, The Jersey Geek, A Four Foot Prune, Ronsters, South Street Art Mart, Noshing Nostalgia.

Tickets and info for the next RetroCon: https://retrocons.com/

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Muppet Stuff on "Brandon and Akiva Need a Podcast"!

I was recently a guest on the Brandon and Akiva Need a Podcast to talk about the Muppet Stuff Museum. 

The premise of the podcast is that hosts Brandon Donlon and Akiva Wienerkur need a podcast and every week, so they spin a wheel of listener-submitted ideas, and whatever the wheel lands on is what they podcast about next. 

In this episode, Brandon Donlon and Akiva talk about collections and I join the conversation around the 58 min mark. 

You can listen to Brandon and Akiva Need a Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more here. 

Henson Company Hires Shirley Bowers To Lead Global Distribution!

Shirley Bowers has joined The Jim Henson Company as VP of Global Distribution.

Bowers will be in charge of content sales, distribution, and driving revenue as well as developing international co-production partnerships.

She'll report to Chris Lytton, President and COO of Jim Henson who released the following statement:

“Shirley’s experience within the dynamic landscape of content distribution makes her a nimble leader, able to develop innovative content distribution ideas, embrace unique opportunities presented by emerging technologies, and identify potential partnerships,” said Lytton. “She has a proven track record of working with respected properties that can respond to emerging trends while maintaining a deep connection to their brand value.”

Before joining Henson, Bowers worked in sales, co-productions, co-financing and acquisitions for more than 20 years and was Senior VP, U.S. Sales & Distribution at Fremantle and in distribution for Fox International Channels and Nat Geo.