A bright, energetic show filled with catchy tunes and laugh‑out‑loud moments, it's ideal for parents and kids experiencing theater together for the first time. This spirited adaptation features the shape‑shifting antics of Willems's irrepressible pigeon, who tries every trick to take over the bus—only to charm audiences of all ages with humor, heart, and spontaneity.

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. The production runs for approximately 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 4-7. Based on the book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, published by Hyperion Books for Children, the show features a script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton, lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz. 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.

Additional credits include set design by Timothy R. Mackabee, costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson, props design by Lake Simons, and direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.

Upcoming Family Events
Cirque-tacular's Spooktacular
Sunday, October 18, 2025 at 3PM

Hot Peas N Butter
Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1PM

The Paper Bag Players
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11AM

Tribeca PAC is located at 199 Chambers Street on the Borough of Manhattan Community
College campus and is accessible via the 1/2/3, A/C/E, R, and PATH trains. For more
information and added events, please visit https://tribecapac.org/. Tickets may be purchased
online at https://tickets.tribecapac.org/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus. Discounted tickets to family programming are available by
purchasing a 5Club Membership. For more information on purchasing tickets or questions,
call 212-220-1460 or email [email protected].