Main Street Theater (MST) is part of a small group of theaters who commissioned a new musical from the much-adored author Mo Willems. MST, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Dallas Children’s Theatre, The Coterie Theatre, First Stage, The Rose Theater, and Children’s Theater of Madison are working directly with Mr. Willems on this new work.
Willems has previously adapted his hugely popular and award-winning book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus into a musical of the same name, which MST has produced along with Willems’ Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, based on his beloved Elephant and Piggie series. Main Street’s production kicks off the rolling world premiere of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! in November.
“To be working with Mr. Willems as well as our colleagues across the country to create a new piece of theater that we believe will bring joy to so many children and families is deeply rewarding,” said Vivienne M. St. John, MST Theater for Youth Artistic Director.
The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! performances are at MST’s MATCH location, 3400 Main St., Houston, TX 77002 on SUNDAYS, Nov. 16, 23, & Dec. 21 at 12:30pm & 3:30pm; Monday – Wednesday, Nov. 24 – 26, and FRIDAY, Nov 28 at 10:30am & 1:30pm; SATURDAYS, Nov. 29, December 6, 13, 20 at 10:30am & 1:30pmTicket Prices: $24 - $38. Available online at www.MainStreetTheater.com or by phone at 713-524-6706
About the Musical
- Rolling World Premiere
- Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems
- Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
- Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC.”
- Directed by Robin Robinson
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
