For Immediate Release:

ERIC CARLE’S BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOKS
BROUGHT TO LIFE ON STAGE
GETS 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 book The 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 47th Street 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 visit HungryCaterpillarShow.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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller
In Previews January 30; Opening is Sunday, February 7 at 3PM and will run through March 27, 2016

Playing schedule: Saturday at 11am & 2pm; Sunday 12pm & 3pm
Added performance Saturday, February 6 at 4:30pm

47th Street Theatre is located at 304 West 47th Street

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