The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Chicago Children's Theatre
Dates: 4/11/2027 - 6/13/2027
📍 Theatre: Chicago Children's Theatre
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, created by Jonathan Rockefeller and based on the books by Eric Carle, is directed by CCT teaching artist Micah Figueroa in his directing debut. The production features a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets bringing to life Eric Carle's timeless classics, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Busy Spider. The show is designed for all ages from 6 months and up and returns to CCT following its first presentation there in 2019.
Cast and Creative Team for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Chicago Children's Theatre
Cast
Carmela Full of Wishes
Ensemble
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Ensemble
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster
Ensemble
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Ensemble
Creative Team
Will Bishop
Director
Micah Figueroa
Director
Jonathan Rockefeller
Created by
Sarah Fornace
Director
Charlie Malave
Original music
Ray Rehberg
Original music
Alvaro Saar Rios
Adapted by
Sonya Madrigal
Director
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Chicago's Children's Theatre Adds Additional Performances to THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
April 19, 2023 With tickets becoming scarce for 9:30 am and 11:30 a.m. performances, Saturdays and Sundays through June 4, Chicago Children’s Theatre has released tickets to four newly added public performances: Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 and May 20-21 at 2 p.m.
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February 14, 2023 Spring is right around the corner, and so is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a bright, bold, super fun live stage version of Eric Carle’s timeless children’s book, emerging April 15-June 4, 2023 at Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine St. in Chicago’s West Loop.
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What shows are coming up next at Chicago Children's Theatre?
Carmela Full of Wishes (10/25/26-11/15/26)
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party (12/05/26-12/30/26)
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster (02/13/27-03/07/27)
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party (12/05/26-12/30/26)
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster (02/13/27-03/07/27)
What shows have played recently at Chicago Children's Theatre?
Goodnight Moon (04/11/26-06/07/26)
Leo Lionni’s Frederick (09/27/25-11/16/25)
20th Anniversary Season (09/27/25-06/07/26)
Leo Lionni’s Frederick (09/27/25-11/16/25)
20th Anniversary Season (09/27/25-06/07/26)
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