THE AWARD-WINNING
CREATIVE
STUDIO
Rockefeller Studios is the award-winning creative studio dedicated to creating premium entertainment for the stage and screen.
WE CREATE
EXCEPTIONAL
STAGE EXPERIENCES
FOR ALL AGES
WE BRING TO LIFE
THE FANTASTICAL
ON SCREEN
VIEW GALLERY
WE CRAFT UNIQUE
    SINGULAR EXPERIENCES
THAT STAND APART
THE VERY HUNGRY
CATERPILLAR SHOW
CELEBRATING
10 YEARS
ON STAGE WORLDWIDE
WORK
WITH US
LET'S WORK
TOGETHER
ON SOMETHING
BRILLIANT

OUR NETWORK

On any given day, there are at least two Rockefeller productions running somewhere around the globe. While our stories are universal, we believe in tailoring each experience to its specific region, ensuring it feels personal and deeply relevant to every audience.
3M+ PATRONS
14 COUNTRIES
63 PRODUCTIONS

HIGHLIGHTS

2025
SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
Residency at The Kennedy Centre (Washington, DC)
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
2024
THE ROCK SHOP
The Rock Shop officially opens, accepting puppet and props commissions outside the company
DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
Debuts in Japan (local language)
Debuts in Brazil (local language)
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Debuts in Ireland
Nominated for a record 75 Broadway World Off-Broadway and Regional Awards including Best Production of a Play, Best Play, Best Theatre for Young Audiences Production, Best Direction, Best Ensemble, Best Sound Design.
SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
Nominated for Best Musical, Best Theatre for Young Audiences, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Ensemble, Best Music Direction, Best Sound Design at Broadway World Awards.
2023
THE WORLD OF ERIC CARLE YOUTUBE SERIES
The 28-episode series launches, surpasses 2.3M views
THE ERIC CARLE STORY SHOW
Premieres in New York City
Nominated for Best New Play, Best Production of a Play, and Best Direction of a Play at Broadway World Awards (Off Broadway)
PETER RABBIT THE MUSICAL
Premieres in China
DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
Debuts in United Kingdom & Ireland
Debuts in Australia
Debuts in Netherlands (local language)
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Debuts in Japan (local language)
SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
Nominated for Best New Musical, Best Production of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best New Book of a Musical, and Best New Score of a Musical at Broadway World Awards (Off Broadway)
2022
SESAME STREET THE MUSICAL
Premieres in New York City
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR STORYTIME
Residency in Central Park (Wollman Rink)
DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
Nominated for a Drama Desk Award, OBA Award for Best Family Show
2021
DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: THE NEW MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION
Premieres in New York City
ERIC CARLE'S WORLD OF WILDLIFE
Residency at the Bronx Zoo
PADDINGTON SAVES CHRISTMAS
Filmed Christmas Special commissioned by Studio Canal
TED TALK
Inaugural TEDx talk
2020
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM
Nominated for a Drama Desk Award, OBA Award for Best Family Show
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW: THE SERIES
16 Episodes commissioned for Broadway+
2019
PADDINGTON GETS IN A JAM
Premieres in New York City
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Debuts in China
Debuts in Japan
Debuts in Singapore
ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT
Debuts in the United Kingdom
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW
Inaugural United States tour
2018
ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT
Premieres in Toronto
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Debuts in Canada
Debuts in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxemburg (local language)
Inaugural United States Tour
2017
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Returns to New York City
Debuts in the Middle East
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW
Premieres in New York City
2016
10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS
Premieres at Bath film festival
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Debuts in New York City
Debuts in the United Kingdom
2015
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Premieres in Sydney, Australia

IN THE NEWS

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Will Return to New York in September
Broadway World

Jonathan Rockefeller’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show will return to New York City to celebrate its 10th Anniversary after multiple sold-out runs...

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What to Know About Sensory-Friendly Experiences and Why They’re More Common
The Messenger

“Almost a decade ago when we debuted the The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, we constructed that show knowing that our target core audience was made up of different developmental age groups,” Rockefeller tells The Messenger. “So we've always thought, from day one, that we can't have it too loud, we can't have it too bombastic.”...

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Interview: Jonathan Rockefeller Has His Hands in All Aspects of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR HOLIDAY SHOW!
Broadway World

The global tour of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show! finally makes its Los Angeles debut at the El Portal Theatre November 25, 2023 (playing through January 21, 2024). Based on Eric Carle’s children’s books, show creator Jonathan Rockefeller directs the cast of Paula Moore, Becki Park, Sean Tibangin and Leonard Moore manipulating 75 life-sized puppets...

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CAA Signs Theater Producer, Director, Writer Jonathan Rockefeller
Variety

CAA has signed Jonathan Rockefeller. The American-Australian producer, director, and writer, is the founder and owner of Rockefeller Productions...

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‘Sesame Street: The Musical’ Review: Everything’s A-OK
The New York Times

Jonathan Rockefeller’s Off Broadway production blends the charm and wit of the show’s early days with more modern characters.

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Jonathan Rockefeller Expands His Puppetry Empire With The Rock Shop
Playbill

The Rockefeller Studios props and puppet production shop is now available to outside organizations.

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Jonathan Rockefeller
JONATHAN
ROCKEFELLER

Jonathan Rockefeller is a celebrated producer, director, and writer known for his visionary adaptations in film, theater, television, animation, and more. Rockefeller studios was founded to redefine family entertainment, bringing beloved characters to life in ways that captivate dual audiences on the stage, screen and beyond.

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OUR DESIGN AND FABRICATION WORKSHOP

The Rock Shop is our dedicated design and fabrication workshop where artistry meets hands-on expertise to shape every detail of your production—from character design, puppets, props, prosthetics and costumes, mascots, scenic pieces, merchandise and more…

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