Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • Credits

    Published by Hyperion Books for Children
    Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

    Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

    First commissioned and Produced by Seattle Children’s Theatre
  • Director General McArthur Hambrick
  • ASL Interpreter Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm
  • Buy Tickets https://artstickets.utah.edu/events/naked-mole-rat-gets-dressed/
  • Performance Times

    Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm
    Nov 13 @ 11:00 am
    Nov 13 @ 2:00 pm
    Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm
    Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm
    Nov 18 @ 10:00 am*
    Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm
    Nov 21 @ 2:00 pm**
    Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm

    *Local school matinee (due to the limited capacity of our theater this performance's audience is by invitation only)

    **Sensory Friendly performance (what does this mean?) 
  • Venue

    Babcock Theatre

    300 South University Street

    Located on the lower level of Pioneer Memorial Theatre

    Free parking available at Rice Eccles Stadium
  • Production Notes

    COVID POLICY: For the safety of our community, we ask that our patrons follow recent CDC guidance, which calls for everyone to wear face masks indoors. We also ask patrons not to attend if they have been exposed to COVID-19 or are feeling unwell. We will provide face masks for anyone who wants one, and we have reduced our seating capacity in an effort to provide a more comfortable experience for our patrons and our company.

    The University of Utah continues to monitor the current public health situation and may adapt these policies at any time.

    LATE SEATING POLICY: The Department of Theatre is committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for our patrons as well as our theatre artists. As such, late seating will not be permitted at this production. If a performance is delayed for any reason, late patrons may be seated before the performance begins at the discretion of the House Manager. If we are unable to seat you, you may contact the box office for a refund or exchange, depending on availability. If you have additional questions about our late seating policy, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

11/12 - 21, 2021

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

You are cordially invited to join us in the Babcock Theatre for our second production of the 2021/2022 Season.

Get your dance on with your pants on, and rock on with your socks on for NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE. Wilbur is a rodent with the knack for style, but he’s no modest mouse—he’s a naked mole rat, and naked mole rats don't wear clothes. When his fashion journey starts a quiet riot, will the clash poison the status quo? Or could it be the genesis of a new order? There’s no doubt that adults and kids alike will enjoy this sublime all-ages musical, adapted by beloved author Mo Willems from his own book, with music by composer Deborah Wicks La Puma. Directed by General McArthur Hambrick.

Sensory Friendly performance: Nov 21 @ 2:00 pm

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Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am
Nov 19 @ 1:00 pm
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm
Nov 21 @ 2:00 pm
Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm

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