THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Comes to Chicago's Children's Theatre in April

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.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, this mesmerizing global sensation boasts a colorful menagerie of over 75 enchanting puppets, including the star of the show - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," along with three other Eric Carle favorites: "Brown Bear, Brown Bear," "10 Little Rubber Ducks" and "The Very Busy Spider."

The production has special audience participation elements, plus all attendees have the opportunity to take a picture with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Before and after the show, Chicago Children's Theatre's lobby is a welcoming space for kids and families to relax, have fun, play games and create their own Eric Carle-themed keepsakes at colorful crafting stations.

The best testimonial is from the celebrated author himself, Eric Carle, who sadly passed away in May 2021 at age 91.

"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," said Carle, who wrote more than 70 children's books that sold more than 170 million copies. "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."

Parents, there's no better joy than watching your child filled with delight as they cheer on their favorite bedtime character, an insatiable caterpillar who munches their way to become a full-fledged butterfly.

Showtimes for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show are Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., April 15-June 4, 2023. The show is recommended for all ages, 6 months and up. Run time is 60 minutes.

Tickets, $35.25, including fees, are on sale at chicagochildrenstheatre.org. Email boxoffice@chicagochildrenstheatre.org or call (312) 374-8835 to learn about discounted rates for schools, playgroups, birthday parties and scouting groups.



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