Directed by DAVID ADDIS
Choreographed by DARLENE ZOLLER
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 even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, 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 sure to get everyone’s wings flapping!
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com“… rip-roaringly, giggle-inducingly kid-friendly.” -DC Theater Arts
“… the theme encourages us to find, and then to do, our own thing. As literature, the book encourages reading. As theater, this show will now encourage a love of the lively arts… kids who see it will want to see more live performance.” -DC Theatre Scene
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Regular Performances
Saturday, April 26th at 10am & 1pm
Saturday, May 3rd at 10am, 1pm* & 4pm
Saturday, May 10th at 10am, 1pm & 4pm
*This is a Sensory Friendly Performance. This sensory friendly performance sponsored by The Miracle League of Connecticut
Sensory friendly performances are designed to accommodate those with sensory dysfunction or sensory processing disorder including those on the autism spectrum, suffering from ptsd, and more. At a sensory friendly performance: house lights are kept partially on; volume is turned down; sound and lighting elements that may be jarring are eliminated; electronic devices such as iPads are allowed; audiences members can come and go if needed; a safe space is created in the lobby for those who do have to exit the theatre; and fight toys are welcomed.
Literature Alive (school field trip) Performances (click)
April 21 - May 9, 2025
ALL LITERATURE ALIVE PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT To be added to our mailing list for next year’s Literature Alive & Literature on the Road information please reach out to Education@PlayhouseTheatreGroup.org
Study Guide for
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus, The Musical!
EVAN BLACKWELL is incredibly excited to appear in his first production at Playhouse on Park. He recently appeared in the national tour of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas as Old Max. Other credits include: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Pierre), Little Shop of Horrors (Voice of the Plant), and Anything Goes (Whitney). He is also a recent graduate of Rider University, with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He currently resides in New York City.
RACHEL BRUDNER is so excited to return to Playhouse on Park after playing Sally in Cat in the Hat in 2017! More children’s theatre credits include Pinkalicious the Musical (Vital Theatre Off-Broadway), Peppa Pig’s Adventure (National Tour), and Judy Moody & Stink (ArtsPower). Rachel frequently records with Little Fox English, where her voice can be heard in several animated audiobooks. She is also a proud Teaching Artist and the Senior Program Manager at Treasure Trunk Theatre. Thanks Papa!! rachelbrudner.com
JEREMIAH BURCH (Actor 5) Playhouse on Park Debut! Carriage House Players: Haemon ANTIGONE; Argyle Theatre: Ensemble PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL; Post Theatre Company: Cliff CABARET; Off Square Theatre Company: Mark A CHORUS LINE. Jeremiah has a BFA from Long Island University, and would like to thank everyone for coming to see the show! IG @Jburch2095.
LOGAN FARLEY (Pigeon) Playhouse on Parker Debut! Off Broadway: Pinkalicious (Peter), Milton Theatre: Heathers (ensemble u/s Kurt and Ram) Quisisana Resort: SpongeBob The Musical(SpongeBob SquarePants) Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol: Cabaret (Victor), Alhambra Dinner Theatre: Beauty and the Beast (ensemble u/s Lefou), The Legacy Theatre: Cinderella (featured dancer). Logan has a BFA from Western Connecticut State University. All the love to Nathan. IG @loganfarleyofficial
CHELSEA MAJORS (Actor 2) Playhouse on Park Debut! DC/VA/MD Theatre: Adventure Theatre MTC: Time/Miss Chan SHE PERSISTED; Creative Cauldron: Maggie WORKING; Landless Theatre: Johanna SWEENEY TODD [PROG METAL VERSION]; Workhouse Arts Center: Janet ROCKY HORROR; Virginia Rep: Piggie ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!"; Capitol Hill Arts Workshop: Mabel PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Chelsea has a MA in Education from Virginia Tech. Chelsea thanks her husband, Matt, and her family for all their love and support.
RACHEL ROTH is thrilled to “cap off” her journey at the Hartt School by making her Playhouse on Park debut! Recent credits include: Tammy in Escape to Margaritaville (Woodstock Playhouse), Bea in Something Rotten (The Hartt School), Enid in Legally Blonde (Jeans Playhouse), and Nanny in Carol of the Bells (Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals). Rachel’s dream is to spread smiles and laughter with audiences everywhere! Thank you to her family and friends who inspire her to smile and laugh everyday!
