THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
JUNE 13 – AUGUST 2, 2026
Created By Jonathan Rockefeller
Directed by Collin Pittmann
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide.
THE DETAILS
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 3 +
ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 50 minutes
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Pay What You Wish Performance
Educator Appreciation Day
Field Trip Performances
GRAND REOPENING
Join us for our Grand Reopening as we return to our newly renovated building! The celebration begins at 12 pm with a ribbon cutting featuring special guest speakers, followed by a Party in the Park from 12:30–1:30 pm hosted by Hemisfair. Enjoy pre-show activities with the San Antonio Zoo and the San Antonio Public Library. Doors open at 1 pm. The performance begins at 2 pm.
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION
Educators and education admin staff are eligible for 1 free ticket to this performance with proof of I.D. These tickets are only available in person at the Box Office on the day of the performance. Additional tickets are available to purchase for these performances at a discount of $5 off the regular ticket prices.
ASL Interpreted Performance
Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre community’s primary sign language interpreter, will be available during this performance for patrons that require ASL as their primary form of communication.
Please note: The ASL interpreter will stand at orchestra level to the right of the stage near the handicap seating area. May change without notice.
STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES
Field trips to Magik Theatre will provide your students with unforgettable educational experiences.
Productions are designed to meet specific grade-level curriculum requirements while providing an engaging introduction to the performing arts.
Pay What You Wish Performance
Purchases are only available at the door on the day of the performance.
Our way of giving back to the community and providing an opportunity for families to experience live theatre with a donation of any amount.
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Join us for a sensory-friendly performance, where we invite you and your child to be yourselves. Our goal is a relaxed and judgment-free theatre experience where audiences can sing, laugh, and dance.
These performances are designed with both children and adults on the autism spectrum, and those with sensory sensitivities in mind.
LOCATION
Magik Theatre
420 S. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm