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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Premiering in Immersive Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos Excl Photo A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Premiering in Immersive Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos Exclusively on Apple Music
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2022

Craft Recordings announces the debut of A Charlie Brown Christmas—Vince Guaraldi Trio’s timeless score from the beloved 1965 animated special—in immersive Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. The album, which features such holiday classics as “Christmas Time Is Here,” “Linus and Lucy,” and “O Tannenbaum,” is premiering exclusively on Apple Music.

The Coterie's 44th Season Features Plays, Musicals, Premieres and Fresh Takes on Fami Photo The Coterie's 44th Season Features Plays, Musicals, Premieres and Fresh Takes on Family Classics
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022

Nationally-recognized as one of the nation's leading producers of new works of theatre for young people and their families, The Coterie Theatre announces its 44th Season will entertain, engage, and serve as memorable experiences that all generations of the family can share.

BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Arkansas Repertory Theatre Brings the TV Spe Photo BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Arkansas Repertory Theatre Brings the TV Special to the Stage
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 22, 2021

For all the Charlie Brown fans out there (and I know there are a lot of you), The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main Street in Little Rock, performed A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS for most of December, and if you missed it, all I can say is 'good grief!' This show was almost a replica of the cartoon Christmas special on TV, right down to the 30ish minutes of the actual show.

BWW Exclusive: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Cast Talks Favorite On Stage Moments! Photo BWW Exclusive: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Cast Talks Favorite On Stage Moments!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 10, 2021

Just in time for Christmas, everyone's favorite Peanuts holiday special comes to life in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage. New Yorkers can celebrate the holiday season with the Peanuts gang when A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage has its New York City premiere December 21 - 24 at The Palladium Times Square (1515 Broadway, NYC).

Photos: Meet the Cast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Chappaqua Performing Arts Cente Photo Photos: Meet the Cast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 6, 2021

Just in time for the holiday season, everyone's favorite Peanuts holiday special comes to life in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage.

Photos: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Chance Theater Photo Photos: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, is excited to present an encore of the extremely popular stage adaptation of A Charlie Brown Christmas! Created by Charles M. Schulz, based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, this stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer is presented by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson, and will be directed by Resident Artist James Michael McHale.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE Comes To Westchester, Prior To NYC Premiere Photo A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE Comes To Westchester, Prior To NYC Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2021

Just in time for the holiday season, everyone's favorite Peanuts holiday special comes to life in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage.

VIDEO: Apple TV Shares Trailer for New Peanuts New Year's Eve Special Photo VIDEO: Apple TV Shares Trailer for New Peanuts New Year's Eve Special
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2021

In the special, after Lucy experiences a disappointing Christmas because her Grandma couldn’t visit, she resolves to throw the best New Year’s Eve party ever for the entire Peanuts gang, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve. Watch the new trailer now!

Photos: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at First Stage Photo Photos: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at First Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021

This holiday season brings the joyful return of First  Stage’s production of Charles M. Schulz’s A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE to be Presented at The Palladium Times Squa Photo A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: LIVE ON STAGE to be Presented at The Palladium Times Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021

New Yorkers can celebrate the holiday season with the Peanuts gang when A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage has its New York City premiere December 21 – 24 at The Palladium Times Square (1515 Broadway, NYC).

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BWW Exclusive: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Cast Talks Favorite On Stage Moments! Videoplay
BWW Exclusive: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Cast Talks Favorite On Stage Moments!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 10, 2021

Just in time for Christmas, everyone's favorite Peanuts holiday special comes to life in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage. New Yorkers can celebrate the holiday season with the Peanuts gang when A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage has its New York City premiere December 21 - 24 at The Palladium Times Square (1515 Broadway, NYC).

VIDEO: ABC Celebrates Halloween With 'CHARLIE BROWN' Classic!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2012

The classic half-hour animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,' created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, returns WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Get a sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - ABC's I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS CHARLIE BROWN Airing 12/12
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2011

This holiday season ABC will again air the 'PEANUTS' Christmas special, 'I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!,' produced and animated by the same team that has gave us the other, now classic cartoon specials based on Charles M. Schulz's famed comic strip. 'I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!' will air MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET)

STAGE TUBE: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Airing 12/15 on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2011

The ABC Television Network will celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (rebroadcast; OAD on ABC: 12/6/01), created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, airing THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). The hour will also include 'Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa' (rebroadcast; OAD on ABC 12/7/10), the seven-minute animated short featuring the voice of Betty White as Mrs. Claus.