Mo Willems
Latest News on Mo Willems:
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Season (May 5, 2026)
Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris Will Star in New Animated Children's Series (Apr 16, 2026)
Review: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock (Mar 13, 2026)
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, and More Set For Chicago Children’s Theatre 2026-27 Season (May 5, 2026)
Tituss Burgess, Neil Patrick Harris Will Star in New Animated Children's Series (Apr 16, 2026)
Review: ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock (Mar 13, 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
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Growing Stage's KNUFFLE BUNNY and Learn How to Say 'Knuffle'
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-24 17:03:39
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for TOY's KNUFFLE BUNNY, A Cautionary Musical
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-26 10:29:06
News
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 6, 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 6, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
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.
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 21, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 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 6, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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