Segerstrom Center for the Arts and The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour present Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical March 21 and 22 in Samueli Theater. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, along with longtime collaborator and Disney Jr.'s Muppet Babies executive producer Tom Warburton, and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, the composer behind Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, this innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers comes fresh from its world premiere in Washington, DC.
Whatever you do, don't let The Pigeon star in his own musical production! Because 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. Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers, Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! (The Musical) is sure to get everyone's wings flapping. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott-honor award winning Pigeon picture books, along with longtime collaborator and Disney Jr's Muppet Babies executive producer, Mr. Warburton, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, the composer behind Elephant & Piggie's We Are In A Play! and Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, this comedic musical production is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
Since 1992, Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour has been a leader in bringing imaginative and original works to communities around the nation. In the program's 19 year history, 43 tours have played in hundreds of cities in 49 states as well as parts of Canada. More than 2 million children, teachers, and parents have been part of these audiences. Many of the students who see these productions may never have the chance to visit the nation's performing arts center, but could still experience the professionalism and talent that has become the trademark of Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences. Many works are specifically commissioned by the Kennedy Center and affiliates in order to contribute to the development of new plays and musicals for young audiences. It is their belief that supporting the creation of new works for young audiences is critical to the ongoing revitalization of the field.
Segerstrom Center's Education Department reaches nearly 300,000 individuals throughout Southern California each year with a variety of programs designed to create sustainable creative arts experiences for children, teachers and families. These education programs focus on providing equitable access to the arts for students and families in our region and include extensive workshops, performances and residencies at schools and community organizations, performances for students and families at the Center as well as professional development for teachers and students. By providing the opportunity for young people to engage in the arts, Segerstrom Center is promoting enhanced learning, creative thinking and civic responsibility as well as both cognitive and social skills.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Samueli Theater
615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Based on the Pigeon books by Mo Willems
Script by Mo Willems and Tom Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 and 3:30 p.m.
The Saturday, March 21 performance at 10:00 a.m. is Sensory Friendly/Relaxed.
Tickets - $20
In Person - The Box Office
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Phone - (714) 556-2787
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