The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
La Oruga Muy Hambrienta Espectáculo
April 25 thru May 16, 2021

Based on the books by Eric Carle
Created by Jonathan Rockefeller

“Bedazzling! Will mesmerize audiences!” – The New York Times

He's enchanted generations of readers since he first began nibbling his way to our hearts in 1969. Now, everyone's favorite caterpillar takes the stage in a dazzling, critically acclaimed production – featuring a menagerie of more than 75 larger-than-life, magical puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is joined by friends from three other iconic Eric Carle picture books: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly. Revisit these timeless classics with the young people in your life and dive into a music-filled, big, bright, colorful world filled with transformation and discovery. This English-Spanish bilingual production will be a joy for language learners of every age!

“Five stars. Beautiful, rhythmic, and faithful to the author’s works.” - Time Out

A bilingual English/Spanish production. For all ages.
The performance is approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.

Live Performances, Outdoors, and Safe — With Virtual Viewing Options As Well!
April 25 thru May 16, 2021

Sun, April 25 at 1 and 3 pm
Wed, April 28 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Thur, April 29 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Fri, April 30 at 3 pm and 5:30 pm
Sat, May 1 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Sun, May 2 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Wed, May 5 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Thur, May 6 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Fri, May 7 at 3 pm and 5:30 pm
Sat, May 8 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Sun, May 9 at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Wed, May 12 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Thur, May 13 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Fri, May 14 at 3 pm and 5:30 pm
Sat, May 15 at 10:30 am and 1 pm
Sun, May 16 at 10:30 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm

Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
210 East Monroe Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Tickets $18 to $36 (all fees included)
Outdoor Lawn Seating Map

Tickets go on sale soon!

Themes of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show: puppetry, music, STEAM, metamorphosis, Spanish language, color, happiness, fun, verbal audience participation