Milo Imagines the World

A hopeful new musical about the boundless power of creativity.

Book by Terry Guest 
Lyrics by Christian Albright 
Music by Christian Magby 
Directed by Dell Howlett 
From the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrations by Christian Robinson 
Published by G.P Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers 
Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company, The Rose Theater, and Chicago Children’s Theatre 
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences 
 

Step aboard the subway with Milo, a curious boy with a vivid imagination and a sketchpad full of dreams. In this heartwarming and visually stunning musical based on the beloved book Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, you'll embark on a journey through Milo's mind as he transforms the everyday passengers into larger-than-life characters and reveals beauty in unexpected places. With playful songs by Atlanta's own Christian Magby and Christian Albright (The Incredible Book Eating Boy) and a book by Atlanta native Terry Guest, Milo Imagines the World is a celebration of how we see ourselves and others. This story of hope, empathy, and the boundless power of creativity will inspire audiences of all ages.

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A boy in glasses and a green beanie stands in front of a white background decorated with drawings of a globe, airplane, bike, star, music notes, and other colorful doodles.
The word "MILO" is written in large, colorful, block letters: blue "M", green "I", blue "L", and red "O" on a white background.

Embark on a journey through Milo’s mind as he transforms the everyday passengers into larger-than-life characters and reveals beauty in unexpected places.


Jun 25 – Jul 27, 2025

A hopeful new musical about the boundless power of creativity.

Book by Terry Guest 
Lyrics by Christian Albright 
Music by Christian Magby 
Directed by Dell Howlett 
From the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrations by Christian Robinson 
Published by G.P Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers 
Originally commissioned and produced by Children’s Theatre Company, The Rose Theater, and Chicago Children’s Theatre 
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences 
 

Step aboard the subway with Milo, a curious boy with a vivid imagination and a sketchpad full of dreams. In this heartwarming and visually stunning musical based on the beloved book Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, you’ll embark on a journey through Milo’s mind as he transforms the everyday passengers into larger-than-life characters and reveals beauty in unexpected places. With playful songs by Atlanta’s own Christian Magby and Christian Albright (The Incredible Book Eating Boy) and a book by Atlanta native Terry Guest, Milo Imagines the World is a celebration of how we see ourselves and others. This story of hope, empathy, and the boundless power of creativity will inspire audiences of all ages.

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“The message of hope, community, and joy is one that every Atlantan can and should hear.”

 

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“A heartwarming production…the acting, choreography, and singing were superb, and the set design and costumes were creative.”

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“A top-notch production, with a very talented cast, excellent music and choreography. Very entertaining, with a great message for people of all ages.”

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