The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show NYC Reviews and Tickets

86%

(73 Ratings)

Positive

99%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Delightful, Entertaining, Clever, Enchanting, Great staging

About the Show

Based on the stories by children's author Eric Carle, the theatrical puppet adaptations return.

Eric Carle's well-known picture books captivate young readers with their hand-painted, tissue-paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this hour-long family show is a faithful adaptation of four of his most beloved tales: "Brown Bear, Brown Bear," "10 Little Rubber Ducks," "The Very Lonely Firefly," and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

Show-Score Member Reviews (73)

Clever, Delightful, Enchanting

See it if You have young children. We took a 4 year old and he loved it.

Don't see it if You don't have kids.

Delightful, Enchanting, Magical, Masterful, Refreshing

See it if To see these classic tales retold and acted out with beautiful puppets and a very talented cast. Highly recommend, especially with kids

Don't see it if You are expecting a profound piece of theater. It's a kid's show, but one that doesn't lose its magic when seen thru adult eyes.

Delightful, Enchanting, Adorable puppets, Great for small children

See it if you have small children (ages 1-6), especially ones who love this book and will enjoy the puppets.

Don't see it if don't want to see a show that is mostly designed for children to see and you dislike puppets

Clever, Delightful, Fluffy

See it if you have a child who likes the book. Your child has a good imagination. you want to introduce your child to the theater.

Don't see it if Your child is over the age of 10 or so. Your child can not sit still for a little while. You haven't read the book

Delightful, Enchanting, Resonant, Relevant, Refreshing

See it if you have kids who need to be introduced to great theater. Also, see it if you loved Eric Carl's books as a child.

Don't see it if you can't stand kids shows.

Funny, Must see, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if an Eric Carle fan. The show is well staged and the puppets are amazing.

Don't see it if do not like children's shows.

Entertaining, Must see, Profound

See it if Historical perspectives of slavery

Don't see it if You can’t handle the horrors of slavery

Thought-provoking, Unique, Refreshing

See it if You want to see an incredible children's book come to life

Don't see it if You hate Eric Carl

Critic Reviews (17)

For a previous production

"The show was very creative and we think it is great for kids ages 10 and younger. The show was very colorful and the music was just a perfect match to the actors and the puppets! There were lots of decorations and puppets. We rate it five smiles for all children."
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Creative team

Rockefeller Productions