Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to see the show!
Chances are “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle is a staple on your toddler’s bookshelf. If your child is obsessed with the classic tale, you should know about the new stage play in New York City based on the beloved book and other children’s stories written by Carle.
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a limited run at The Duke on 42nd Street (just a block away from the Port Authority bus terminal) and it’s a fun experience for the whole family. The show kicks off with “The Artist That Painted a Blue Horse,” which asks for audience participation at the onset. As the lead character paints different animals, he asks the kids what their favorite color is, what animal they think he’s going to paint, and what noise that animal makes. Kids were clapping and dancing during this scene and they got excited when the animal puppets popped out of hidden parts of the stage.
“Mr. Seahorse” talks about how the female seahorse lays its eggs into the male seahorse’s pouch and the emphasis is on the loving relationship between the two. The blue horse and seahorse segments are back in the production for the first time since the original debuted, so it’s a treat to see these live in action again.
“The Very Lonely Firefly” darkens the theater so lights shine through as the firefly finds its way. The puppets are beautiful and kids get a kick out of the actors coming down the aisles with the puppets.
The grand finale is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” which will thrill everyone in your crew. The props look identical to the illustrations in the book, and will have your kids yelling out foods and numbers as the story progresses. At the end, the actors bring out some of the best characters onto the stage. You can sign up for a meet-and-greet after the show.
Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to see the show!
During the holiday season, “Dream Snow” will be added to the story rotation for the first time in New York City.
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” runs for 50 minutes with no intermission. The theater is small, which means every seat has a good view. Performances run on select dates through January 5, 2025, at The Duke Theater on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios, 229 West 42nd Street, New York. You are in the heart of Times Square and the Theater District, so plan a day and visit nearby Dave & Buster’s, Madame Tussaud’s wax museum and the Broadway area.
Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to see the show!
Get the latest on the best things to do with your family in and around New Jersey by signing up for our newsletter and following us on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram!
Read More:
Big Apple Circus is Bringing Its ‘Hometown Playground’ to NYC
How to Get 2-For-1 Off Broadway Tickets This Month
There’s a Contest to See Coldplay in Brooklyn – For Free
We Visited the National Museum of Play and Its Worth the Road Trip to Rochester, NY
