The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza

The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at The Coterie Theatre

When The Pigeon considers heading to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever, you know this holiday party at The Coterie Theatre is about to go sideways. Elephant and Piggie just want to celebrate with friends, decorations and presents—but impatience has other plans. This rolling world premiere brings Mo Willems' irresistible picture-book characters to the Kansas City stage in an all-ages musical that swaps sentiment for silliness, blending script and lyrics by Willems and Adam Tobin with Deborah Wicks La Puma's original music.

The joy here isn't reverence. It's watching beloved personalities collide: Elephant's earnest kindness, Piggie's enthusiasm, Unlimited Squirrels doing what Unlimited Squirrels do, and the Pigeon’s temptation to leave the party. The friction is funny because these aren't characters who learned their lesson on page thirty-two. The new holiday story gives young fans a different adventure for favorite characters.

At roughly sixty minutes, the production layers songs, gifts and audience antics into a celebration that refuses to stand still. The Pigeon's quest pulls the story forward, but the real pleasure is seeing how different minds approach the same moment. The squirrels take on the decorating; Elephant and Piggie come ready for the celebration. That leaves one bird wondering whether there is something better farther north.

This is a holiday show built for laughter first, with enough heart tucked inside the mayhem to earn it. Grab tickets to The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at The Coterie.