Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! By Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturg by Megan Alrutz
Directed by Allison Watrous
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is a hilariously interactive stage adventure straight out of Mo Willems’ beloved, award‑winning book. When a determined, delightfully mischievous Pigeon sets their heart on driving a city bus, chaos and comedy ensue! Bursting with playful songs, vibrant characters, puppets, and laugh‑out‑loud surprises, this high‑energy musical invites children and grown‑ups alike to sing, shout, and laugh along. Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus . . . but let them star in a musical!
Written by best-selling children’s author, Mo Willems, and packed with playful music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, this lively stage adaptation brings the world of the famous Pigeon picture books to flapping, laughing life. With catchy songs and groovy dances, the Pigeon pleads, squawks, and tries every trick in the book all the way through the show.
Perfect for first-time theatergoers and fans of the books alike, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is a joyful, giggle-filled introduction to live theatre—more fun than your average commute!
Show Resources:
Buell Theatre
MAP
Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre
MAP
Book Adaptation, Musical, Young Audiences
Approximately 1 hour with no intermission
No
ASL-Interpretation & Audio Description: November 8 at 1:30pm
This production is part of the DCPA’s Theatre for Young Audiences program, which focuses on performances tailored for Pre-K through 3rd grade audiences.
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Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wick La Pluma
Megan Alrutz
Allison Watrous
This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 season.
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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