Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

Join us for this free one hour musical performance. Here’s all you need to know:

• Who: These free performances are designed for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers.
• What: A free, one-hour musical production of TheaterWorksUSA’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
• Where: Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, located at 1565 St Andrews Drive, North Liberty.
• When: Saturday, March 28, 2026. Two showtimes will be offered: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
• Why: A chance to see a favorite picture book come to life!

This is a free, one-hour, indoor performance at the new event hall in Centennial Park. Seating will be on banquet chairs and on the concrete floor.

Two identical performances will be offered:

• 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
• 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)

Due to venue capacity, 350 free tickets are available for each performance. Attendees can secure their spot on Eventbrite beginning at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, so they can plan their Saturday accordingly.

With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!

Featured cast photo by Jeremy Daniel. L-R: Arturo Hernandez, Sonia Roman, Markia Nicole Smith, Bryce Hayden, Sarah Hogewood, Wesley Slade.

• Parking is free and onsite in paved lots at Centennial Park.
• Concessions will not be available, but personal water bottles and snacks are allowed.
• Restrooms are onsite at the new event facility.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited.

• Any cancellations or delays will be posted in the Facebook event.
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Accessible seating will be reserved for individuals with disabilities and guests with mobility needs. Chairs will be provided as well as space to accommodate wheelchairs.

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.

This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by Collins Community Credit Union, Corda Credit Union, Hills Bank, McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, Pizza Ranch, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, South Slope Cooperative Communications, University of Iowa Health Care and Urban Acres Real Estate.

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