The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Start: 2026-06-27T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-11T13:30:00.000Z
Location: DR2 Theatre, Union Square, Manhattan

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For toddlers and preschoolers this is the gold-standard first theater experience: under an hour, house lights soft, and the exact illustrations they know from bedtime rendered as glowing, faithful puppets. The show has toured the world precisely because it respects both the source material and tiny attention spans. Saturday and Sunday morning showtimes are engineered for nap-schedule compatibility — and Union Square's playground is right there after.

What to expect

A calm, narrated 60-minute puppet show — no scary moments, no loud surprises. Babes-in-arms policies and booster seats make logistics easy; expect a lobby full of strollers and a cast meet-the-puppets moment at many performances.

Good to know

DR2 Theatre is at 103 E 15th St — any train to Union Square
Best for ages ~1–6
Morning showtimes Saturday and Sunday
Union Square playground and Greenmarket make it a full family morning
About 60 minutes, no intermission

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Common questions

Is it OK for a 2-year-old?

Yes — it's designed for the youngest theatergoers; wiggling and narrating along are expected.

Which stories are included?

Several Eric Carle favorites build to The Very Hungry Caterpillar as the finale.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

What to expect

Good to know

Get Saturday planned every Thursday

Common questions

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