Milo Imagines the World

Name: Milo Imagines the World
Start: 2025-06-25T00:00:00+0000
End: 07/27/2025
Location: Alliance Theatre

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.

Tickets start at $15 for kids and $25 for adults (including taxes and fees).

Hertz Stage

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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

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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.