ERIC CARLE’S BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOKS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO LIFE ON STAGE
AND THIS IS THE U.S. PREMIERE!
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
CREATED BY JONATHAN ROCKEFELLER, PREVIEWS JANUARY 30; OPENING FEBRUARY 7, 2016 AT THE 47TH STREET THEATRE
New York: Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator, Eric Carle has delighted three generations of readers with his books featuring his distinctive collage art and iconic characters. His most famous bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar which was first published in 1969, has sold more than 41 million copies worldwide. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will begin performances on January 30, and will celebrate its opening on Sunday, February 7, with an initial run through March 27, 2016 at the 47thStreet Theatre (304 W 47th St.). Tickets are $49.50 -$65.50 (Premium Seats) and can be purchased by visiting ticketcentral.com or by calling 212.279.4200. For more information, visitHungryCaterpillarShow.com.
This January, Jonathan Rockefeller’s critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will get its US premiere. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, features a menagerie of 75 enchanting puppets during a magical 60-minute show that faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s beloved books for the stage: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
“I am very excited to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show to New York City. It has been both a thrill and an honor to be entrusted to bring to life such beloved works of children’s literature. We have worked tirelessly to uphold the integrity of Eric’s work; mindful that The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been, for millions, their very first book, and that our production will be the first theatrical experience for thousands of children. Our goal has always been simple: to create a beautiful and sophisticated piece of theatre, instilling a life-long love for the theatre in children. We have been delighted by the excited laughter, eager faces and enormous smiles on the audiences who have a lifetime devotion to these living and treasured stories. It has been an honor to work with Eric on this journey that began in Australia, and will continue in the US and beyond.” Creator of The Hungry Caterpillar Show, Jonathan Rockefeller
“I hope the performances will be enjoyed by many and that the colorful characters will bring comfort and joy to all who see the stories that have been so carefully produced. It is uplifting to see such beautiful and cheerful works inspired by my characters! I hope my books – and this show – will inspire you and your imagination, ” said Eric Carle.
Presented by Rockefeller Productions, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has toured extensively throughout Australia “The Very Hungry Caterpillar is mesmerizing. A triumph for first time theatregoers,” Time Out; “A gorgeous production that captivates…Sensational” SundayTelegraph; “Five Stars… beautiful, rhythmic and faithful” Time Out; “Superbly realised vision. Literally breathtaking… a knock out success” – Daily Telegraph