Back to the Rock Live” director said he knew at 7 years old he wanted to become a puppeteer and work for Jim Henson, and now the dream has come true.

“I was 7 when I saw the original ‘Fraggle Rock,’” said actor/director/Muppeteer John Tartaglia. “It’s what made me want to become a puppeteer and work for Jim Henson.” When the show ...

He soon began to perform and develop such memorable characters as the Great Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. He has gone on to become a principal Muppeteer and one of the major talents of the Jim Henson ...