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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 5w, 5m, 1any gender (adult) plus ensemble
By Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Image: ©PNTS
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Cast Size
5w, 5m, 1any gender (adult) plus ensemble -
Duration
30 minutes -
Subgenre
Christmas/Holiday -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences, Young Children (Age 2-5), Children (Age 6-10)
Accolades
Winner! 1966 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program
Winner! 1966 Peabody Award
Details
Summary
Updated in 2022 to include more of Vince Guaraldi's celebrated music from the 1965 TV special!
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
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History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
- Setting The colorful, playful world of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 30 minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“The perfect holiday treat, especially for young children and adults young at heart.” – Broadway World
“A sweetly existential reminder that there’s meaning beyond endless merchandising, and even in the depths of despair, life really does go on.” – Lauren Emily Whalen, Chicago Theater Beat
“In this screen-dominated world, the short musical is an antidote for iPhone ennui — or obsession. Eric Schaeffer’s stage adaptation of the TV special inspired by Charles Schulz... could make even the the crankiest Scrooge nostalgic.” – Jan Sidebotham, The Cape Cod Chronicle
Videos
"Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!"
Animated Special - Opening
Charlie Brown Bonus!
Charlie Brown Christmas Promo
Photos
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Image: 2018 US National Tour Production (Dan Norman)
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Image: 2018 US National Tour Production (Dan Norman)
Music
- Musical Style Jazz
- Dance Requirements Easy
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Small/Combo
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
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