Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”: Musical Information
Synopsis
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” follows two best friends, Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig, who are about to embark on a journey full of fun and laughter. When they receive an invitation to a party hosted by the singing Squirrelles, Piggie can’t contain her excitement, while Gerald worries about the possibility of anything going wrong. This musical is a perfect way to introduce young audiences to the theatre while celebrating the joy of friendship.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Setting: Fictional / Any
Creative Team
Music: Deborah Wicks La Puma
Lyrics/Book: Mo Willems
Based On: The Elephant & Piggie Books➝
Cast Albums
Licensing
Elephant and Piggie is available to license through Music Theatre International.
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Tags
2010s, Animals, Based on Books, Comedic, Family-Friendly, Friendship, Metatheatre, TYA
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Last Reviewed: March 28, 2026
