Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex and The Jim Henson Company have launched Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure, a new, original live show which debuted on 22 December 2025 at Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
The exciting, on-stage adventure brings Jim Henson’s Emmy Award-winning Fraggles face-to-face with NASA’s real-life space explorers. In this first-of-its-kind collaboration, the beloved Fraggles venture from their magical underground caves on a journey to discover the wonders of today’s NASA.
Following a mysterious postcard all the way to Florida’s Space Coast, Gobo, Red – and making his live stage debut, Uncle Travelling Matt – arrive at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex and meet a member of the Exploration Ground Systems crew, who is essential to every NASA mission. Together, they embark on a musical, comedic quest to learn about NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon, even talking with a real astronaut from the International Space Station.
“Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure celebrates the joy of discovery and the spirit of curiosity that has always defined the NASA story we share here at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex,” said Howard Schwartz, acting chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
“We’re honoured to partner with The Jim Henson Company, known for its innovation, imagination and storytelling for young audiences and families, to create a show that will inspire dreamers of all ages to look up, explore, and picture their own place among the stars.” John Tartaglia, the new stage show’s director, writer, and choreographer, and The Jim Henson Company’s Creative Supervisor for Fraggle Rock, said: “Families are in for a real treat when the magic and wonder of Fraggle Rock arrives at the legendary Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
“Fans of all ages will be able to see Uncle Travelling Matt, Red, Gobo and Cotterpin Doozer live and in person. Fraggle Rock has always embraced the idea that anything is possible when we work together and celebrate our interconnected world, and NASA is such an incredible example of that idea.
“With our Fraggles and Doozers meeting new friends from NASA, there will be music, comedy, and so much to explore!” The production features full-body costumed “walkaround” versions of the Fraggles and puppet versions of the Doozers all crafted by the award-winning Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
Through laughter, music, and physical comedy, the new production blends Henson’s timeless storytelling and artistry with the awe-inspiring science of space exploration. Audiences will learn that everyone, no matter how big or small, can make a difference in the universe. Included with admission, ‘Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure’ will be performed twice daily at 12.30pm and 1.45pm in the Universe Theatre at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
‘Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure’ is written, choreographed, and directed by John Tartaglia (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock). The production is produced and designed by The Producers Group in association with The Jim Henson Company and in partnership with Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
