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Palos Hills: Fraggle Rock Live to Visit Moraine Valley in September
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live comes to the Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 26.
By Country Herald Staff · 2026-08-31T10:52:00.753Z
Palos Hills, IL – Families in the region will have the opportunity to experience a new stage production when “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live” comes to the Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. The production, which marks the first ever live musical tour for the franchise, features two performances scheduled for 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the campus facility located at 9000 W. College Parkway.
According to official details from Moraine Valley Community College https://www.morainevalley.edu/2026/08/26/jim hensons fraggle rock back to the rock live coming to moraine valley/ , the show follows the main characters Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober as they embark on a quest to locate the pieces of the legendary Celebration Stone. Written and directed by John Tartaglia, the production utilizes walk around puppets created by the Jim Henson Creature Shop. The show incorporates interactive elements, visual effects, and a variety of original songs intended for a family oriented audience.
Ticket pricing for the event is tiered based on age and military status. General adult admission is $35, while tickets for seniors 55 and older are $33. Veterans and active military personnel may purchase tickets for $30, and youth under 18 are eligible for $25 tickets. The venue requires a ticket for every attendee, regardless of age, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For an additional fee of $50 per person, attendees can access a VIP Meet and Greet session before either show. This experience includes photo opportunities with characters, a commemorative poster, and a souvenir button.
Patrons can secure tickets through the official college ticket portal https://www.morainevalley.edu/2026/08/26/jim hensons fraggle rock back to the rock live coming to moraine valley/ , by calling the Box Office at 708 974 5500, or by visiting the facility in Building F. The box office operates Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further inquiries regarding the event, interested parties may contact the college communications office.
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