The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show

[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Rockefeller Productions is presents the Los Angeles debut of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show – a holiday version of the acclaimed stage adaptation playing from November 25 through January 21 at El Portal Theatre. 

The global sensation, created by Jonathan Rockefeller, has been dazzling audiences for over eight years, performing over 2,000 shows worldwide, including sold-out shows in Australia, New York, United Kingdom, Dubai, New Zealand, Canada, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands – creating countless lifelong theatre fans along the way.

Each performance features four Eric Carle stories brought to life by a menagerie of 75 eye-popping, award-winning puppets. Audiences will meet the colorful characters of Brown Bear, Brown Bear; travel the world with 10 Little Rubber Ducks; get whisked away to a winter wonderland in Dream Snow; and of course, spend time with the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

“The holidays are magical, and the perfect time to bring the wonder and enchantment of Eric Carle’s stories to Los Angeles, for the first time ever. We are thrilled to help so many children discover the magic of theatre, creating an accessible environment to experience their very first show – with characters they all grew up with. We are proud to provide families a whimsical, stress-free holiday excursion unlike any other,” said The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show creator/director Jonathan Rockefeller. He added, “After bringing Disney’s Winnie the Pooh to Los Angeles last December, we’re over the moon to be back this year with Caterpillar, Brown Bear, and all of their Eric Carle friends.” 

Each story features a variety of enchanting puppets and audience participation elements, brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry. The pre-show experience includes a free activity station for little ones, plus, all attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a photo with The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show. The New York Times called it “bedazzling.” Newsday gave The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show “Five Smiles.” Live Theater UK raved, “your favorite small person will be changed for the better.” 

Eric Carle himself said, “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. 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.” 

The cast for the Los Angeles production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show includes Paula Moore (The Polar Express Train Ride; Gordon Gumshoe: Fairytale Detective), Becki Park (Theatrical debut; BA, University at Buffalo), Sean Tibangin (Baby Shark Live! Tour; Blippi the Musical Tour), and Leonard Moore (Gallery Players’ Pipeline Off-Broadway; Second Stage Productions’ Two Thousand Miles Musical) as swing. 

The show features original music and sound design by Nate Edmondson, and puppet design/build by Rockefeller Productions. In addition, the creative team for the Los Angeles production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show includes director Kirsty Moon and stage management by Paul Gabriel.