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
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz 

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. 
www.mtishows.com 
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. 

Back on stage after playing to sold out crowds!  

Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! 

It's not easy being the Pigeon— you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. 

Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping. 

Performance Dates:

Limited seating available! Some performances may be sold out. Weekends and school break performances are in bold.

  • Friday, November 28, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM 
  • Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025 10:15 AM
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
  • Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
  • Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 AM* and 1 PM (*Sensory Senstive Performance)
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11 AM and 1 PM
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM and noon
  • Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11 AM* and 1 PM (*Sensory Senstive Performance)
  • Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:15 am and noon performances include school groups on field trips.

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