Mo Willems
Latest News on Mo Willems:
- LIZZIE, THE THIN PLACE, and More Set For Salt Lake Acting Company 2026/2027 SeasonJul 15, 2026
- INTO THE WOODS, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2026-27 SeasonJul 7, 2026
- CINDERELLA, DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! and More Set for Northwest Children's Theater 2026/27 Mainstage SeasonJul 6, 2026
BIO
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.
Productions
Videos
Video: The Kid Critics Weigh In on ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY'
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-01-23 10:13:29
Video: THE PIGEON GETS A BIGTIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! at Main Street Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-12-02 16:45:59
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Streams SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera For Kids Next Month
by Alan Henry - 2021-06-25 13:50:59
News
LIZZIE, THE THIN PLACE, and More Set For Salt Lake Acting Company 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Salt Lake Acting Company announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a world premiere, two Utah premieres, and a rock musical, as the company celebrates 55 years of professional theatre in Salt Lake City.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Salt Lake Acting Company announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a world premiere, two Utah premieres, and a rock musical, as the company celebrates 55 years of professional theatre in Salt Lake City.
INTO THE WOODS, THE 39 STEPS, and More Set For Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five MainStage productions, five FUNCompany productions, and the return of MET original musical PLANET CLAIRE.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced its 2026–27 season, featuring five MainStage productions, five FUNCompany productions, and the return of MET original musical PLANET CLAIRE.
CINDERELLA, DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! and More Set for Northwest Children's Theater 2026/27 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Northwest Children's Theater announced its 2026/27 Mainstage Season, featuring two world premieres by local playwrights, a holiday musical, and DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! at The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts in Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026
Northwest Children's Theater announced its 2026/27 Mainstage Season, featuring two world premieres by local playwrights, a holiday musical, and DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! at The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts in Portland.
HOME: DEPARTURE AND RETURN to Launch 92NY Harkness Mainstage 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.
92NY Harkness Dance Center Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring World Premieres, Festivals and International Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York's Harkness Dance Center has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring world premieres, returning festivals and performances from acclaimed dance artists and companies from across the United States and around the world.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York's Harkness Dance Center has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring world premieres, returning festivals and performances from acclaimed dance artists and companies from across the United States and around the world.
JASON ROBERT BROWN & FRIENDS and More Set for The Wallis 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills revealed its 2026-2027 season, opening in the Bram Goldsmith Theater in September with the Joshua Redman Quartet, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills revealed its 2026-2027 season, opening in the Bram Goldsmith Theater in September with the Joshua Redman Quartet, plus more.
Music, Comedy, Dance and More Set for New Victory Theater 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Chicago Children's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, reviving four productions from its 20-year history, including CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, MANUAL CINEMA'S LEONARDO!, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Chicago Children's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, reviving four productions from its 20-year history, including CARMELA FULL OF WISHES, MANUAL CINEMA'S LEONARDO!, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and THE BEATRIX POTTER HOLIDAY PARTY.
Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris Will Star in New Animated Children's Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper will reunite in The Elephant & Piggie Show! for Paramount+. Additionally, Neil Patrick Harris is slated to voice “The Bus Driver” in The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper will reunite in The Elephant & Piggie Show! for Paramount+. Additionally, Neil Patrick Harris is slated to voice “The Bus Driver” in The Pigeon Show! Starring The Pigeon.
Review: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 13, 2026
Every time I get invited to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to see one of their Theatre for Young Audiences productions, my inner child starts bouncing with anticipation. The moment the lights dim, I find myself completely immersed in the story unfolding onstage, so much so that I forget I am well past the recommended age…by a lot.
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 13, 2026
Every time I get invited to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts to see one of their Theatre for Young Audiences productions, my inner child starts bouncing with anticipation. The moment the lights dim, I find myself completely immersed in the story unfolding onstage, so much so that I forget I am well past the recommended age…by a lot.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Comes to AMFA's Children's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announces a new Children's Theatre production of Elephant & Piggie's “We Are in a Play!” in the Performing Arts Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announces a new Children's Theatre production of Elephant & Piggie's “We Are in a Play!” in the Performing Arts Theater.
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Brings Family Fun to Lincoln
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
The Lied Center will present two diverse shows: a family-friendly musical based on 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus' on February 19, followed by a performance by Postmodern Jukebox on February 20.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
The Lied Center will present two diverse shows: a family-friendly musical based on 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus' on February 19, followed by a performance by Postmodern Jukebox on February 20.
Video: The Kid Critics Weigh In on ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY'
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2026
We are continuing Kid Critics with Ellie (8), Kian (8), and Quinn (9), who recently headed to Atlantic Theater Company to check out Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play'. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2026
We are continuing Kid Critics with Ellie (8), Kian (8), and Quinn (9), who recently headed to Atlantic Theater Company to check out Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play'. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out in this video!
Student Blog: Why Are We Afraid to be Cringe?
by Student Blogger: Olivia Corliss - Dec 29, 2025
Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.
by Student Blogger: Olivia Corliss - Dec 29, 2025
Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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