Back on Stage After Sold-Out Performances!  Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! 

Returns to the Long Island Children’s Museum Theater Beginning November 28-29

Curtain up! The Long Island Children’s Museum Theater welcomes audiences back this month with the return of a family favorite — Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! Based on Mo Willems’ beloved picture books, this laugh-out-loud adaptation takes flight with catchy songs, bright feathers, and hilarious fun for audiences of all ages. Performances will begin Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 with final shows of the year taking place December 30.

Back by popular demand after sold-out runs, the production invites children and their grown-ups to experience live theater designed especially for young audiences. 

“We create an environment where children are free to laugh, move, and engage throughout the performance,” says Lisa Rudin, LICM Theater Artistic Director. “Kids can fall in love with the magic of live performance without the pressure of ‘quiet theater.’ These stories encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection — all core to our mission.” 

With a script by Willems and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, the show follows the Pigeon as he dreams of steering the bus when the Bus Driver faces a crisis. Could this be his big moment? Audiences will delight in the mischievous fun and clever songs that make this show an instant favorite. 

Performances run throughout the holiday season—a perfect activity for families with visiting relatives—and returns in the spring for anyone who misses their opportunity. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Performance Schedule Highlights:

• Opening Weekend: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 
• Final Performances of 2025: Tuesday, December 30 

The show is recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets are $11 with Museum admission, $9 for members, and $15 for theater-only tickets. With weekday and weekend performances, morning and matinee options, and the flexibility to move around as needed, LICM Theater makes live performances accessible and enjoyable for all families. 

Don’t wait—Pigeon performances sell out early!

Museum admission: $18 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.  

Hours: (September-June) Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends and most school holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

About the Long Island Children’s Museum (www.licm.org)  

The mission of Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is to connect all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration. At LICM, children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share. The 40,000-square-foot museum serves over 300,000 children and adults annually. The private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, offers museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences, as well as an extensive community outreach program offered in schools, libraries and youth centers across Long Island.  

Recognized with several honors, including the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LICM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the gold standard of museum excellence. It is currently the only accredited children’s museum in New York State and is one of only 16 accredited children’s museums nationwide. LICM has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid.