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The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites

Amazing puppetry, innovative black-light staging and an original score bring new life to Eric Carle’s classics for kids of all ages! Follow a caterpillar on his life journey, with vibrant scenery and colorful foods. Back by popular demand!

Come at 5:30 PM for FamFest with free food and fun educational activities for the whole family!

Patron Friend Sponsors: Tom & Doreen Luethje, Drs. David & Marilyn Moore

Location:

Lied Center Main Stage

Showtimes

Thursday, January 17, 2019, 7:00 PM

Photos

The very hungry caterpillar puppet looking at a giant ice cream cone and sausage with holes where he had "eaten" and a black background

A purple chameleon puppet catching a fly with its tongue in front of a black background

An imaginative animal puppet with an elephant head, a fox tail, a turtle back, and antlers wearing a hat and carrying an umbrella under a vibrant rainbow

The very hungry caterpillar puppet looks up at a cloud prop with a green chameleon puppet next to him

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