Jonathan Rockefeller
- Producer
- Director
Jonathan Rockefeller is a renowned creator of film, theatre, television, puppetry, animation and episodic storytelling.
An Australian - born American with an extensive background in film and advertising, Jonathan founded Rockefeller Studios to create the highest quality family entertainment available, and to usher in a groundbreaking way for audiences to experience some of the world's most beloved, iconic characters.
His Drama Desk and OBA nominated "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" - a stage adaptation of Eric Carle's seminal work told with over 75 puppets - debuted to sell - out houses in Australia and New York. Chosen as a New York Times Critics' Pick, "Hungry Caterpillar" has since become the #1 children's show worldwide, performed in over 20 countries, with 10 productions simultaneously running at any time. The show has been performed before more than 3 million children and counting.
Since "Hungry Caterpillar's" inception, Jonathan has gone on to introduce brand new stories to a global audience, showcasing storied IP in a fresh, thrilling, and imaginative manner. Additional theatrical projects include the unbridled slapstick comedy Paddington Gets in a Jam; the timeless adventures of "Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation;" and the smash hit "Sesame Street the Musical," marking the first stage production to feature The Muppets from Sesame Street.
An Australian - born American with an extensive background in film and advertising, Jonathan founded Rockefeller Studios to create the highest quality family entertainment available, and to usher in a groundbreaking way for audiences to experience some of the world's most beloved, iconic characters.
His Drama Desk and OBA nominated "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" - a stage adaptation of Eric Carle's seminal work told with over 75 puppets - debuted to sell - out houses in Australia and New York. Chosen as a New York Times Critics' Pick, "Hungry Caterpillar" has since become the #1 children's show worldwide, performed in over 20 countries, with 10 productions simultaneously running at any time. The show has been performed before more than 3 million children and counting.
Since "Hungry Caterpillar's" inception, Jonathan has gone on to introduce brand new stories to a global audience, showcasing storied IP in a fresh, thrilling, and imaginative manner. Additional theatrical projects include the unbridled slapstick comedy Paddington Gets in a Jam; the timeless adventures of "Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation;" and the smash hit "Sesame Street the Musical," marking the first stage production to feature The Muppets from Sesame Street.