Des Moines Playhouse Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kill Date: Jan. 23, 2022
Subject: The Des Moines Playhouse Presents Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing & Public Relations Director, 515-974-5358

The Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, now in its 27th season, presents Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, Jan. 7-23, 2022. Tickets for in-person performances and video options are available at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277.6261. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! performed at Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre and is sponsored by Nationwide.

Pigeon feels like he doesn't get to do anything he wants. Then CLANK! HISS! SPLAT! The Bus Driver faces an emergency when he finds bird feed in the engine! Will Pigeon prove himself and reach all the bus stops in time to tell the passengers the bus is running late? Pigeon is hilariously brought to life on stage in this new hit family musical written by Mo Willems.

The Playhouse cast features Payton Boesch, Madeline Davis, Greg Millar, Lou Ramsey, Brett Spahr, and Julianne (JP) Ungs. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is directed by Peter Dean with music direction by Tina Haase Findlay and choreography by Madi Brauer. The design team includes Katherine Stepanek, scenic; Angela Lampe, costume; Abby Kilpatrick, lighting; and Sara Guerrero and Don Rothweiler, properties.

Masks are required for all guests ages 2 and up, regardless of vaccination status, for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! Guests who do not comply will not be admitted and tickets will be refunded. The Playhouse will seat at full capacity if demand warrants. The Playhouse remains committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for volunteers and guests and as such is monitoring the current recommendations, guidelines, and restrictions to which the theatre is subject.

The Playhouse vision, as Iowa's largest producing theatre, is to be a vital part of a collaborative, energized, and engaged community that values art in its culture, particularly because of the contributions of high-quality avocational, educational, and entertaining theatre experiences. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For up-to-date information and general guidelines, visit The Playhouse website at dmplayhouse.com or contact The Playhouse at 515.974.5354.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Performances: 7:00 PM Fridays, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays, Jan. 7-23, 2022
Tickets start at $15
Purchase at dmplayhouse.com

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Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz

This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 Season.

Don’ Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MRI. www.MTIShows.com