THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Rolling World Premiere
Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC.
Directed by Grace Aroune
Recommended Ages: 3 and up.
Show Run-Time is 60-Minutes, plus our post-show 10-minute talk-back.
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
Running to the public from November 18 – December 19, 2026.
Sensory-Friendly Performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 6 at 10:00AM.
Every Performance features our post-show talk-back.
For School-time booking information, please visit here.
CAST
| Principals | Understudies/Swings | |
| Amazing Actor 1 … ELEPHANT GERALD, EXIT STAGE RIGHT SQUIRREL, LUMBERJACK SQUIRREL (O.S.) | Aaron Gabriel Saldana | Robert McKnight (Swing) |
| Amazing Actor 2 … PIGGIE, IN-BETWEEN SQUIRREL, LUMBERJACK SQUIRREL (O.S.) | Shelby McNulty-DeCaro | Amaya Sonubi (Swing) |
| Amazing Actor 3 … THE PIGEON [puppet], LUMBERJACK SQUIRREL (O.S.) | Len Mendez | Kai Crumley (Understudy) |
| Amazing Actor 4 … ZOOMY SQUIRREL, CATCHY SONG SQUIRREL 1, SHAKE-IT SQUIRREL, DREAM BALLET SQUIRREL | Heather Casseri | Yamilex Holguín Pérez (Swing) |
| Amazing Actor 5 … ZAPPY SQUIRREL, ANNOUNCER SQUIRREL, SHAKE-IT SQUIRREL, DREAM BALLET SQUIRREL, SNOW-SHOE SQUIRREL | Bridgette Turner | |
| Amazing Actor 6 … ZOOPY SQUIRREL, DEFINING SQUIRREL, CATCHY SONG SQUIRREL 2, SHAKE-IT SQUIRREL, DREAM BALLET SQUIRREL | Ava Fronckowiak | Gabriella Galante (Swing) |
| Amazing Actor 7 … FLAPPY SQUIRREL, CATCHY SONG SQUIRREL 3, SHAKE-IT SQUIRREL, DREAM BALLET SQUIRREL | Jetaun Louie |
CREATIVE TEAM
| Directed & Choreographed by: Grace Aroune |
| Musical Director: Stephen Schapero |
| Stage Manager: Brittany Wysocki |
| Assistant Stage Manager: JC Hartloff |
| Costume Designer: Brenna Prather |
| Wardrobe Manager: |
| Lighting Designer: Caleb Foley |
| Set Designer: Jessica Speice |
| Props Artisan: JC Hartloff |
| Sound Designer: Dynelis Santana Quintana |
| Sound Engineer: Dynelis Santana Quintana |
| Scenic Artist: Anna Krempholtz |
| Production Manager: Kodi James |
| Executive Director: Tracy Snyder |
| Executive Assistant: Kayla McSorley |