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The ABC Television Network will air the beloved Emmy Award-winning PEANUTS special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in 1965, on THURSDAY, NOV. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST).

Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce a high-end vinyl reissue of the Vince Guaraldi Trio's beloved jazz album, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.

The ABC Television Network will kick off the holiday season with the classic half-hour animated PEANUTS special, A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

It's Christmas time and Charlie Brown is sad because he feels the holiday has become too commercialized. So, after advice from Lucy, he decides to direct the Christmas pageant. The Peanuts gang has been charming the young and young at heart since the mid-60s. Join Snoopy, Linus and all the gang as they discover the real meaning of Christmas!

Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) announces Youth Cast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, by Charles M. Schulz

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' on Sunday, Nov. 27, adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer and based on the Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schultz.

The Emmy award-winning story by Charles Schulz has warmed the hearts of millions since first airing on television in 1965. Now, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings all 11 members of the Peanuts gang together for a presentation recreated for the stage. The cast featuring live, adult actors in street clothes, faithfully recreating their television counterparts, plus a live jazz trio playing the Vince Guaraldi score present the original vignettes with some new, big stage numbers. It's like watching the television special come to life (Around the Town Chicago), as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest mount a play, save a tree, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. A sweet and touching, live action version that is itself an instant holiday classic (Broadway World).

The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz will air THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 (8:00 8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. The program will air with Spanish audio via SAP.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform five festive Christmas concerts in Walt Disney Concert Hall in December. The choral programs are a much-loved Los Angeles holiday tradition and these concerts frequently sell out.

The Peanuts Gang and Frosty and all of his good buddies will be hanging out at Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) this holiday season!

The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz will air THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 (8:00 8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. The program will air with Spanish audio via SAP.

Based on the popular television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' on Sunday, Nov. 27, adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer and based on the Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schultz.

The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz will air FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT)

The classic animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz will air FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT)

The Television Academy tonight presented the first of its two 2016 Creative Arts Emmy® Awards ceremonies for programs and individual achievements at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Broadway In Chicago and Emerald City Theatre are pleased to announce A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS by Charles M. Schulz returns to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) November 11, 2016 through January 8, 2017, after playing to sold-out houses during the 2015 holiday season. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson and adapted for the stage by Eric Schaefferby special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson,  this newly-staged production of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS will be directed by Ann Filmer.

The Garden Theatre, located at 160 West Plant Street in historic Winter Garden, is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 Theatre Season, running from September 2016 - May 2017.  In addition to the six full-length theatrical presentations, the season will be dotted with weekend events such as music and dance concerts, as well as movies and holiday offerings. Subscriptions will go on sale April 1 for current subscribers, April 15 for new subscribers, and May 1 for single tickets at gardentheatre.org or by calling the Garden Theatre Box Office at 407-877-GRDN (4736).

“Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown,” the 1975 special produced and animated by the same team that gave us the now classic holiday specials and taken directly from the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz's famed comic strip, will air with the classic “A Charlie Brown Valentine,” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network. (OAD: 2/10/09)

Two of Broadway's favorites join Steven Reineke's orchestra for a festive time at Carnegie Hall.

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's live rendition of everyone's favorite holiday special. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS! Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down - Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us all about what's most important during this Yuletide season. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is presented by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, December 4 through December 13. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!