Buses and Pigeons and Musicals, OH MY!
BUSES AND PIGEONS AND MUSICALS, OH MY!
Thanks to our friends and “Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!” show sponsor Greater Portland METRO, pigeons are all over the Greater Portland area.
In anticipation of the show's premiere Friday, January 13, 2023, we asked Greater Portland METRO some hard-hitting questions about buses, hot dogs, and, ultimately, if we should let the pigeon drive the bus.
See their answers below and remember that you can ride a bus to Thompson's Point and the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine by catching the Breeze, Route 1, 5, and 9A/9B.
See our blog about taking the bus to CMTM HERE.
CMTM: Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
METRO: Greater Portland METRO
METRO INTERVIEW
QUESTION 1
CMTM: Where can people spot pigeons on buses and shelters?
METRO: Pigeons are really trying to drive bus numbers 1104, 1402, 1403, 1404, and you can find them waiting for buses at Thompson's Point, Two Monument Square, and across from the Barron Center. If you see one, please remind them that they are not allowed to drive the bus!
Mike, Lindsay, and Beth are on the bus!
Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development with
Greater Portland Metro, pictured with his family all riding the bus. “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!” is one of Beth’s favorite books. Not pictured is baby Samantha, born in late 2022, and a future bus rider and Mo Willems fan.
QUESTION 2
CMTM: Why is Greater Portland METRO excited to sponsor “Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!”?
METRO At METRO, we understand that kids who are excited about buses and other public transit are more likely to develop into adults who are excited to use transit, not only on their daily commutes but also when visiting new cities.
QUESTION 3
CMTM: What do you like on your hot dog?
METRO: Ketchup, but please don't hold that against us. We like a little raw onion too.
QUESTION 4
CMTM: Where should people go to learn about riding the bus, and how much is a child fare?
METRO: All the information you need to learn about riding the bus can be found at www.gpmetro.org. Adult fare is $2, and kids ages six-17 ride for $1. The best part: Kids ages five and under ride for free!
QUESTION 5
CMTM: Why do you think people should come to the show?
METRO: All shows at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine's Maddy's Theatre are so much fun! But we think this one will be especially great because there will be more buses on stage than most other shows. METRO may even take kids on a quick bus ride after some shows!
FINAL QUESTION
CMTM: Should we let the pigeon drive the bus?
METRO: While METRO is hiring drivers, we should not let the pigeon drive the bus. At least not until he gets properly licensed.
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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
January 13-February 5, 2023. Ideal for ages 3-10 and their families.
Tickets: https://www.kitetails.org/pigeon
Tickets are $20 per person for adults and children. Members receive a 10% discount.
Dates and times are subject to change.
ABOUT THE SHOW
All Pigeon wants is to find 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.
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.
Show Sponsor: Greater Portland Metro, Longfellow Books
Season Sponsor: Northeast Bank
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.