This New Musical is Full of a Hilarious Script, Catchy Tunes, and Comical Choreography
Hop on an unforgettable experience at this new musical, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus at Magik Theatre! The Musical!, a hilarious play primarily based on the beloved e book by Mo Willems. When the Bus Driver has a disaster that threatens to make her passengers late, a decided Pigeon sees his probability to take the wheel. It’s as much as the viewers to persuade him that it’s not the very best concept… however perhaps there’s something he can do. With catchy songs, colourful characters, and a heartwarming message about accountability, this manufacturing guarantees to be a joyous expertise for younger audiences and adults alike. Even VIA, San Antonio’s transit authority, is becoming a member of within the enjoyable with a bus-themed opening night time celebration at Hemisfair Park to get the present rolling!
That includes a hilarious script co-written by Willems and Tom Warburton and catchy songs by Deborah Wicks La Puma, plus an modern mixture of actors and puppets, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! performs off Willems’ madcap rhythm and playful vibe. “With a purpose to give the musical a dramatic arc, Willems has explored WHY the Pigeon can not drive the bus,” explains Magik Theatre Inventive Director Anthony Runfola, “he additionally creates battle across the Pigeon discovering his ‘factor.’ Everybody appears to have one apart from the Pigeon. Can the bus driver assist the Pigeon determine it out?”
To drive these themes house in a enjoyable and fascinating method, Runfola (additionally the director of this manufacturing) solid comedic actors and collaborated carefully with prop grasp Lucian Hernandez to create the puppets. Native musical theatre veteran Heather Hooten and Charlie Smith play the wily Pigeon and put-upon Bus Driver, respectively. Costume designer Marshall Chase and achieved set and lighting designer Katherine Stepanek recreate Willems’ signature visible fashion for the stage. The result’s a gleeful, partaking efficiency positive to thrill followers of musical theater and Mo Willems alike. As all the time, native college students are properly taken care of, with matinee performances and a digital useful resource information custom-made for educators. Appropriate for youngsters ages 4 and up, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! is offered by particular association with Music Theatre Worldwide (MTI). All licensed efficiency supplies are additionally equipped by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
Opening Night time Social gathering within the Park | Saturday, February 10, 4:30 p.m., present at 6:00 p.m.
Get your little ones of their most interesting duds and frocks to affix the flock (and Pigeon himself) as Magik rolls out the crimson carpet for this huge shot occasion. Company will get pleasure from stay music by Billy Ray Shepherd, interactive crafts, stay pigeons, raffle prizes and a particular deal with courtesy of celebration associate Hemisfair. Thanks to indicate sponsor VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, pint-sized bus lovers can discover VIA’s absolutely restored, classic 1966 GMC Dreamliner bus parked outdoors the theatre, meet the group’s mascot Primo, and seize a snack from VIA’s bus formed Grillig meals truck. In celebration of Black Historical past Month, Magik goers can absorb VIA’s non permanent exhibit highlighting the position of transit within the Civil Rights Motion and the numerous African American trailblazers whose contributions made a long-lasting influence on the trade. Then at 5:30 p.m., particular visitor Jeffrey C. Arndt, VIA President and CEO will begin the journey with a particular story time studying of Willem’s cherished story, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Educator Appreciation Efficiency | Sunday, February 11, 3:00 p.m.
Educators and college college are eligible for one free ticket to this efficiency with proof of I.D. Further tickets can be found to buy for these performances at a reduction of fifty% off the common ticket costs with promo code THANKYOU50.
Sensory-Pleasant Efficiency | Saturday, February 24, 10:00 a.m.
Viewers members on the autism spectrum and people with sensory points can absorb a particular efficiency of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! designed only for them. Youngsters and adults are free to be themselves on this relaxed, judgment-free theatre expertise.
Pay What You Want Efficiency | Sunday, February 25, 3:00 p.m.
As a part of Magik Theatre’s mission to make theatre accessible to everybody, the group holds one donation-based efficiency. Tickets are solely obtainable on the door on February 25.
American Signal Language Interpreted Efficiency | Saturday, March 9, 2:00 p.m.
Patrons who talk with ASL can attend this efficiency that includes Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre neighborhood’s main American Signal Language interpreter.
Transit Driver Appreciation Reductions | Sunday, March 17, 3:00 p.m. (Closing Day) & Past
Magik celebrates San Antonio’s hard-working transit drivers with particular reductions on its closing day efficiency, Sunday, March 17. With proof of I.D., all transit drivers (together with taxi, trolley, bus and rideshare drivers in addition to pilots) are eligible for a 15% low cost off the common ticket worth by utilizing promo code TDAD15. It’s Magik’s method of kicking off Transit Appreciation Day, celebrated each March 18, to thank and respect transit drivers across the nation.
As a particular thanks to Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! present sponsor, VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, all VIA staff are eligible for 20% off the common ticket worth by the run of the present by utilizing low cost code VIA20 with proof of I.D.
2024 TICKET OPTIONS
TWO SHOW BUNDLE
$36 Bundle Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! with the upcoming manufacturing of The BFG for a duo low cost!
SINGLE TICKETS
$25 for adults ● $20 for youngsters (ages 3-17), Navy, Seniors, Educators & College students
FLEX PASS PRICING
Ten Flex Passes $175 ● 20 Flex Passes $330
A Flex Go is a package deal of 10 or 20 tickets that can be utilized for any manufacturing at Magik Theatre in any method patrons want all through the season. Use them one or two at a time, or all collectively. No charges to change unexpired tickets to a different date. Relevant to public performances solely.
Buy bundles, flex passes and single tickets on-line, through telephone (210) 227-2751, and in individual at Magik Theatre’s Field Workplace (420 S Alamo, 78205). Field Workplace hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. If a toddler beneath 2 makes use of a seat, even a automobile or booster seat, the patron should pay for a normal admission ticket. Group charges can be found for events of ten or extra folks. For additional inquiries, contact tickets@magiktheatre.org
MAGIK THEATRE
A skilled theatre for younger audiences established in 1994, Magik Theatre’s mission is to make use of the ability of theatre to create Magikal storytelling for youngsters that Prompts creativeness, Grows younger minds, and Conjures up creativity and a love of studying that’s the Key to a extra literate future for our neighborhood. For extra data, go to magiktheatre.org, or Fb, Instagram and Twitter @TheMagikTheatre.
