Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

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 | Saturdays & Sundays at 11am & 4pm

Atlantic Stage 2 | 330 West 16th Street

Atlantic Theater Company is 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. The production runs approximately 60 minutes with no intermission.

For tickets visit atlantictheater.org or call 646.452.2220.