Eric Carle News

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" is the perfect show to introduce young children to theatre. From the entrance of the first puppet, the kids never ceased to be enthralled through the entire 45 minute tale, which follows a script directly adapted by Jonathan Rockefeller from Eric Carle's definitive books. 

ZACH Theatre, Central Texas' premier professional theatre, announces six Mainstage productions along with the Family Series and holiday add-ons as part of the 2019-20 season. The Mainstage Season includes: Steven Dietz's new work Dracula: Mina's Quest, a 21st century look at the Bram Stoker classic; A Night with Janis Joplin returns celebrating the legendary rock goddess;  Every Brilliant Thing, Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's touching and charming play; the timely and probing new work Roe by Lisa Loomer; the new immersive musical Reunion '85; and the quintessential family musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's, The Sound of Music.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents great stories told through music in "The Sound of Stories: Harry Potter & More" family concerts on May 11 at NJPAC in Newark.

It's The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 50th birthday this year and Childsplay Theatre is celebrating with a puppet show for the ages! The 42-year-old theatre company for young audiences will use 75 puppets to transform four of Eric Carle's iconic stories to life on stage at The Herberger Theater Center March 17 through April 21, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Fire Fly and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Your favorite childrens' book characters come to life on the WYO Stage Thursday, February 21 at 6pm with the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

Eric Carle's beloved creatures crawl from the page to center stage. Families can see The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show featuring Brown Bear, Brown Bear on Saturday, January 26 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center. Colorful and kinetic, this adaptation captures all the charm of Carle's original tales and illustrations, while conveying simple messages about the value of creativity, belonging, and growth.

One of the most iconic children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page and onto the stage in a masterful theatrical experience at Arts Centre Melbourne from 28 November - 2 December as part of a national tour. Audiences are invited to journey through Eric Carle's incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this colourful and captivating show created by Jonathan Rockefeller.

The Rainbow Fish comes to Emelin Theatre on December 9.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that over 40 spring shows are now on sale, spanning Broadway hits, world-famous artists, international performers, family shows and more. These include: Stage-and-screen star Bernadette Peters, renowned vocalist Sarah Brightman, country superstar Kris Kristofferson, Broadway musical "Come From Away," music legend The Beach Boys, acclaimed taiko drumming group Kodo, comedy show "Whose Live Anyway?" and family productions "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0," "Me… Jane" and Disney's DCappella.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show, presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in association with Rockefeller Productions, opens Saturday, November 10, at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

The global critically-acclaimed sensation, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, created by Jonathan Rockefeller, will return to New York City for the holidays.  

Families looking for a holiday treat can feast their eyes on The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show, presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in association with Rockefeller Productions, November 10 - January 6, at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Continuing with its mission to bring substantial children's programming to Detroit area kids, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts is proud to bring back the iconic and beloved, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer, Eric Carle, retold on stage in black light, Sunday, October 28th, 2018

One of the most-famous and loved children's books of all time will come to life on stage in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Seymour Centre from 13th to 14th October.

Eric Carle's story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has delighted generations of readers and sold more than 43 million copies worldwide since 1969. Now Eric Carle's creations "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other favorite characters are making their way from the page to the stage in a one-of-a-kind, live production. Generously sponsored by Amica Insurance, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 4, with limited tickets available for a 10 am student matinee and a 6 pm open to the public. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 am.

Must-See Theatre comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center

One of the most-famous and loved children's books of all time will come to life on stage in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Seymour Centre from 13th to 14th October.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts Theatre for Youth Program announces its 24th season of excellent performing arts and educational theatre opportunities for children on the Space Coast.

The Magik Theatre will present three shows at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in its 2018-2019 Season. The Magik Theatre has produced shows at the venue since spring 2015, and historically has presented two shows a year, one during the holidays and one in the summer months. This year, the theatre expands its programming to include a Spring Break performance. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, September 7 at 10AM.

One of the most iconic children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page and onto the stage in a masterful theatrical experience at Arts Centre Melbourne from 28 November - 2 December as part of a national tour. Audiences are invited to journey through Eric Carle's incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this colourful and captivating show created by Jonathan Rockefeller.