New York Premiere Musical
script & lyrics by Mo Willems
music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
directed & choreographed by MK Lawson
based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
published by Hyperion Books for Children
December 13, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Atlantic Stage 2
We are thrilled to welcome legendary #1 New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott winner Mo Willems and welcome back Helen Hayes winner Deborah Wicks La Puma (She Persisted, The Musical).
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is best suited for children ages 3 – 7, but may also be enjoyed by students & families of all ages.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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