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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! RETURNS! ONE DAY ONLY!

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine 250 Thompsons Point Rd Portland, ME, 04102 United States (map)

For one day only, catch the pigeon before he flies off on tour! On March 25 there will be two final shows at 11 am and 3 pm in Maddy’s Theatre. 

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton

Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

Produced with permission from Music Theatre International

Directed by Penelope Sanborn

Musical Direction by Sabrina Gallego

All Pigeon wants is to find out what they are good at, but no one will let them do anything! When the bus breaks down and threatens to make the passenger late, Pigeon sees the opportunity to step up and save the day! Help decide if Pigeon is allowed to drive this bus in this upbeat and engaging musical about finding where you belong.

Ideal for ages 3-10 and their families

Tickets are $20 per person for adults and children. Museum & Theatre members get a 10% discount.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! Is produced with generous support from our season sponsor Northeast Bank, and our show sponsors Greater Portland METRO

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are committed to making Maddy's Theatre as welcoming as possible. If you have questions about accommodations or would like to reserve an accommodation, please email boxoffice@kitetails.org.

  • Wider Seat (most of our seats are 18-20 inches wide; we also offer seats that are 23 inches wide

  • Dedicated wheelchair and companion seats

  • A seat with a lift-arm for easier access

  • Hearing assistance necklace that helps amplify the sound to your hearing aids

  • Hearing assistance headset with headphones

Are you looking to book a museum visit to play in the exhibits? Your theatre tickets will stay in your cart for an hour while you reserve other tickets!