Overview

  • A joyful, high-energy show perfect for early learners and first-time theatergoers

  • Filled with silly antics, playful movement, and colorful design that delights little ones

  • Bilingual storytelling introduces and celebrates both English and Spanish

  • Short run time and relaxed vibe make it an easy outing for toddlers and preschoolers

  • Based on the beloved book — expect laughs, wiggles, and maybe some dancing at your seat

About the Show

Adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s classic 1961 children’s book Go, Dog. Go!

Come along with these delightful pups as they drive, swim, play baseball, and make their way to the big dog party, all in a lively blend of English and Spanish. Like a pop-up book that comes to life, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is a heart-warming spectacle of music, color, language and delight, appealing to all ages. With dialogue in both English and Spanish and plenty of expressive, physical storytelling, this show is easy to follow and enjoy, whether you speak English, Spanish, or another language entirely. Perfect for early learners, first-time theatre-goers, and families looking for a joyful shared experience, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is sure to have audiences howling with delight. 

Originally adapted for the stage by Allison Gregory (previous Orlando Family Stage productions Junie B. Jones in BOO… and I Mean It!, Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook, and Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad Mad Treasure Hunt) and Steven Dietz, named one of the 20 most-produced playwrights in America by American Theatre Magazine, this bilingual musical version premiered at Chicago Children’s Theater in 2025 and was commissioned by Seattle Children’s Theatre in Seattle, WA. 

Adaptación del clásico libro infantil de 1961 Go, Dog. Go! de P.D. Eastman.

¡Una aventura bilingüe llena de color, música y celebración para todas las edades!

 Acompaña a estos encantadores perritos mientras conducen, nadan, juegan béisbol y se preparan para una gran fiesta canina, todo en una animada combinación de inglés y español. Como un libro desplegable que cobra vida, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! es un espectáculo emocionante lleno de música, color, lenguaje y alegría que cautiva a todas las edades. Con diálogos en ambos idiomas y una narración expresiva y física, esta obra es fácil de seguir y disfrutar, ya sea que hables inglés, español o cualquier otro idioma. Ideal para niños pequeños, quienes asisten al teatro por primera vez y familias en busca de una experiencia divertida. Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! ¡seguro hará que el público aúlle de alegría!

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Show Times

About Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!

  • 60 minutes
  • Orlando Family Stage
    located in Loch Haven Park
    1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Advisories

This show has:

  • Fog / Haze
  • Flashing Lights

Special Performances

Credits

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz
Adapted from the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
Copyright ©1961 by P.D. Eastman | Copyright renewed © 1989 by Mary L. Eastman  All rights reserved.

Music Composed by Michael Koerner
Translated by Ana Maria Campoy
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner
Arrangements and Music Tracks by Robertson Witmer

VE PERRO ¡VE! received its world-premiere production at Chicago Children’s Theatre, Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Illustrations by P.D. Eastman From the book Go, Dog. Go!
Copyright © 1961 by P.D. Eastman, copyright renewed © 1989 by Mary L. Eastman