The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza

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

The Pigeon is considering a dramatic holiday detour: the North Pole, in search of the greatest gift anyone's ever seen. Elephant and Piggie have other plans—decorating, celebrating, embracing the whole festive season with enthusiasm that makes The Pigeon squirm. When Unlimited Squirrels show up to turn the celebration into a glittering, chaotic party, the friction between The Pigeon's impatient agenda and his friends' joyful distraction becomes the comedy engine driving The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at The Coterie Theatre.

This rolling world-premiere musical brings Mo Willems characters to the stage in a form Kansas City families haven't encountered before. Adam Tobin collaborated with Willems on script and lyrics; Deborah Wicks La Puma composed the music supporting the silly, opinionated arguments that define these picture-book personalities. Children who've memorized The Pigeon's complaints and Elephant and Piggie's friendship rituals now watch those contrasting wants play out through songs, dialogue and theatrical surprises instead of turning pages.

The hour-long production blends stories, gifts and what The Coterie calls audience antics—another playful part of the musical celebration. The Pigeon's self-centered logic collides with holiday generosity, creating comedy rooted in character tension rather than solemn seasonal lessons. Familiar voices argue about what matters most, and the squirrels keep decorating.

Get tickets for this all-ages musical adventure at The Coterie in Kansas City and see which gift wins.