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Mo Willems is an American writer, animator, voice actor, and children's book author. His work includes creating the animated television series Sheep in the Big City for Cartoon Network, working on Sesame Street and The Off-Beats, and creating the children's book Knuffle Bunny and the children's book series Elephant and Piggie.

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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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Photos: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY' at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Atlantic For Kids' new musical production of Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are In A Play!', now playing at Atlantic Theater Company's Stage 2.
Photos: Salt Lake Acting Company's NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

Salt Lake Acting Company will present Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, the Mo Willems musical featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY' Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025

Atlantic for Kids' new musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”, based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems, begins performances at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2. See rehearsal photos!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
Video: THE PIGEON GETS A BIGTIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! at Main Street Theater
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025

Main Street Theater has released a first look video of World Premiere of Mo Willems’ newest musical, The Pigeon Gets A Bigtime Holiday Extravaganza! Willems has adapted his popular book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus into a musical.
Review: PIGEON Gets a World-Premiere Holiday Show at FIRST STAGE
by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 25, 2025

First Stage brings a world-premiere Mo Willems holiday show to life. Based on the stories and characters by Mo Willems, this musical play is about 65 minutes, plus intermission, and is best suited to kids four and up. 
Dallas ChildRen’s Theater Appoints David Leggett As Interim Director Of Development
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

Dallas Children’s Theater will appoint David Leggett as Interim Director of Development effective December 1, 2025. Leggett joins the organization after serving in development leadership roles at the Nasher Sculpture Center, TACA, Dallas Theater Center, and the Meadows Museum.
Salt Lake Acting Company To Present NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Salt Lake Acting Company will present Mo Willems and Deborah Wicks La Puma’s family musical Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, December 5–30, 2025, directed by Penelope Caywood.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' Comes to Playhouse on Park
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

Elephant & Piggie's “We are in a Play!”, with book and lyrics by Mo Willems and Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, will run throughout the holiday season at Playhouse on Park in rep with their production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.
THE PIGEON GETS A BIGTIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Comes to Main Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Main Street Theater is part of the rolling World Premiere of Mo Willems’ newest musical, The Pigeon Gets A Bigtime Holiday Extravaganza! Learn more about the show here!
Juan Castro, Eli Gonzalez and More to Star in ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Atlantic for Kids has revealed the cast for the new musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”, based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems. Learn more!
NTPA Southlake to Present ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

In Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!', an elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking musical adventure! The show will perform at Southlake and was directed by Megan Hildebrand.
Popejoy Hall Opens 2025"2026 Schooltime Series With ARTRAGEOUS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Popejoy Hall has launched the 2025–2026 Schooltime Series, the largest performing arts education program in New Mexico, with a performance by Artrageous. Since 1996, the Schooltime Series has introduced more than one million PreK–12 students across the state to the transformative power of live performance.
Manual Cinema To Perform LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER At Academy Of Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

The Emmy Award-winning performance collective Manual Cinema will bring its imaginative production Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster to the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, MA, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The show is part of the Academy’s Season Series.
Cast and Creatives Set For Salt Lake Acting Company's NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Salt Lake Acting Company is ready to rock with the cast and creative team for the newest addition to their legacy of top tier Theater for Young Audiences, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience.
Manual Cinema’s CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to Chicago’s Studebaker Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2025

Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater just announced the return of Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol to the Studebaker for a limited run this holiday season, December 12–28, 2025.
New Plays by Ethan Coen, Jake Brasch and More Set for Atlantic Theater Company 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company has revealed its 40th Anniversary season of four new plays, as well as an Atlantic for Kids New York Premiere musical, and its 40th Anniversary Gala. Learn more!
Dallas Children's Theater Unveils New Directing Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

Dallas Children's Theater is launching a new Directing Fellowship at Dallas Children's Theater, an initiative for identifying and cultivating promising early career directors. Learn how to join!
Elephant & Piggie's WE ARE IN A PLAY Comes to Main Street Theater This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Main Street Theater is bringing Mo Willems’ beloved characters to life this summer in Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, now running at MST’s MATCH location (3400 Main St., Houston) through July 26, 2025.
The Broward Center For The Performing Arts Reveals 2025/2026 Season Of Sensory-Inclusive Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is kicking of the 2025/2026 Sensory-Inclusive Season this summer which includes nine specially adapted performances that create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.

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