Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE Comes to Maryville October 27 — A Mom's Practical Guide
If your house has discovered Fraggle Rock the way mine did — because one day you realize the songs are actually good and your kids won't stop singing them — I have news you'll want to mark on the calendar. Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE is coming to Maryville, and it's the closest the Fraggles will ever get to Blount County.
The basics: - When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Where: Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 - What: The live stage adaptation of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series, telling the story of Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober as they search for the shattered Celebration Stone — the ancient treasure that could bring everyone in Fraggle Rock together for the greatest party of all time.
This show is a musical, so expect the puppetry, the singing, and that warm Henson magic that holds up for adults too. If you grew up on the original Fraggle Rock, hearing the music live is a little like a hug from your childhood. (I won't pretend I didn't tear up a little at the prospect.)
Why it's worth the trip: It's a Tuesday evening show, which means it's doable without wrecking a whole weekend. The Clayton Center is right on the Maryville College campus, parking is easy, and it's an indoor show — perfect once the October weather turns. For little ones, it's a gentle, lower-key intro to live theater, and for elementary-age Fraggle fans it's pure joy.
A few practical notes: - Tickets are on sale through the Clayton Center for the Arts box office and the tour's official site. I'd grab them sooner rather than later — these family shows tend to fill up. - Arrive a little early for parking and to find your seats; the Nutt Theatre is intimate, which means there isn't a bad seat in the house. - Ages: the show is designed for families — great for the under-12 crowd, and honestly a delight for parents who remember the '80s version.
I'm planning to take my crew, and I'll share how it goes. If the Fraggles are a regular part of your bedtime rotation like they are mine, this is the October night to circle.