There’s Mo to celebrate this holiday season!
YPT’s favorite Mo Willems’ characters gather for the biggest extravaganza ever this holiday season!
The Squirrels are decking the halls, Elephant and Piggie are ready to celebrate, and everyone is in a festive mood. But will Pigeon join the party—or head for the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever?
Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza builds on the sold-out success of YPT’s productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Packed with your terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics, and your favorite Mo Willems’ characters, this musical celebration is a holiday party that truly sleighs!
Based on the books and characters by Mo Willems
Script and lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by YPT Artistic Director Randy White
Choreographed & Associate Directed by Matthew Weidenbener
Musical Direction by Danny Kapinos
Runs 60 mins
Best for everybody 3+
"With original songs, delightful friendships, and an uplifting message, Pigeon and friends usher in some holiday cheer!” – Seattle’s Child
“A high energy holiday show… Full of big fun!” – Milwaukee Journal
PEAK SHOWTIMES
$38.95 | Child (12 and under) $26.95
SUPER-SAVER SHOWTIMES
$32.95 | Child (12 and under) | $22.95
Family FlexPasses available — with savings
put to 25%.
Are you an educator?
Learn more about weekday field trip opportunities, with reduced-cost tickets, standards-aligned show companion guides, and popular post-show talkbacks!
Meet the Cast & Creative Team
Based on the books and characters by Mo Willems
Script and lyrics by Mo Willems & Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
CAST
Pigeon: Brade Bradshaw
Elephant: Sam Shankman
Piggie: Tuesdai B. Perry
Squirrels: Madison Jaffe Richter, Natalie Henry, Kevin Chlapecka
Directed by Randy White
Choreography / Asst Directed by Matthew Weidenbener
Set Design by Shane Cinal
Lighting Design by Kevin Rechner
Costume Design by Cindy Moon
Props Design by Katie Novak
Sound Design by: Dominic Rincker
Stage Managed by: Mack Finklea
Complimentary Companion Guide
Enhance your young theatregoers’ experience and get them excited for their trip to the theatre by checking out our FREE educational, companion resource. With activities, crafts, printables, pre- and post-show discussion questions, and lesson ideas for the classroom designed to meet Illinois Learning Standards, YPT’s show companion guides are perfect for parents, caregivers, and teachers.