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2019-2020 Magik At The Empire Series On Sale At Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

The Magik Theatre will present two blockbuster productions at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (226 N. St. Mary's St.) in the 2019-2020 season. A Charlie Brown Christmas will return for its fifth annual production, December 12 a?" 15, 2019, followed by the San Antonio premier of Ella Enchanted: The Musical, June 25 a?" July 5, 2020. Tickets are on sale now.

Craft Recordings to Release IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN on Vinyl

On the eve of Vince Guaraldi being honored with theAmerican Eagle Award by the National Music Council, Craft Recordings is celebratingGuaraldi's 91st birthday by announcing the first-ever vinyl release of his iconic music for It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The debut vinyl release for this time-honored soundtrack will be available August 30th via Craft Recordings. Featuring music by GRAMMY®-winning composer/performer Vince Guaraldi, the package includes the iconic pumpkin as an etching on side B. The album also includes an introduction from the TV special's executive producer Lee Mendelson and insightful liner notes by Derrick Bang, Peanuts historian and author of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes To Life This December At Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present A Charlie Brown Christmas as part of our 2018 Holiday Series! 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 McHale. A Charlie Brown Christmas will preview from December 7th through 9th; regular performances will begin December 13th and continue through December 23rd on the Fyda-Mar Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

Photo Flash: First Look at A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is excited to announce A Charlie Brown Christmas has added 5 performances to its regular production run -- Tuesday, December 11 at 7pm; Wednesday, December 12 at 7pm; and Sunday, December 30 at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm . 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 McHale.

BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at the Redhouse is the Perfect Holiday Treat

Memories and tradition are a large part of the Holiday and watching Bill Mendez and Lee Mendelson's television special A Charlie Brown Christmas is certainly a Holiday tradition for many children and adults. The Redhouse Arts Center brings Eric Shaeffer's stage adaptation by (with special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson) to life under the delightful direction of Jonathan David Martin. Indeed, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the first holiday show to take place in the newly relocated Redhouse and it is a delightful trip down memory lane.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to Be Staged At The Wilton Playshop

A Charlie Brown Christmas, based upon the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, is back by popular demand and will be presented on the Wilton Playshop stage from December 7-9, 2018. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, this holiday favorite was adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer. Jeffrey Spector will direct and Christine Titus will choreograph this stage adaptation of the classic animated television special in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes To Life This December At Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present A Charlie Brown Christmas as part of our 2018 Holiday Series! 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 McHale. A Charlie Brown Christmas will preview from December 7th through 9th; regular performances will begin December 13th and continue through December 23rd on the Fyda-Mar Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to the Secret Theatre

Secret Theatre presents A Charlie Brown Christmas 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.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to The Royal Theater Dec 14-16

The Young Players of Benton proudly present A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 14-16 at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 South Main Street, in downtown Benton, AR.  Show times are 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15, with 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 15 and 16.  This show is made up of the Young Players Early Stages group which includes students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.  The production is directed by Izzy Hammonds and Matthew Burns. 

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Adds 5 Performances At Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is excited to announce A Charlie Brown Christmas has added 5 performances to its regular production run -- Tuesday, December 11 at 7pm; Wednesday, December 12 at 7pm; and Sunday, December 30 at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm. 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 McHale.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to Redhouse This December

Redhouse is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with its upcoming production of A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz, which runs from December 6th - 16th at its theater complex at City Center. This Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz has been a longstanding tradition, warming the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over 50 years ago. This stage adaptation of the classic animated television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, brings all your favorite characters to life - all set to the unforgettable sounds of the Vince Guaraldi musical score.

ABC Presents A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

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, DEC. 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST). The hour will also include a series of Christmas-themed animated stories entitled “Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales,” based on Schulz's work, in which each of the beloved PEANUTS characters – Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Sally – star in his or her own charming animated vignette. (Rebroadcast ABC OAD: 12/6/01)

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to Be Staged At The Wilton Playshop

A Charlie Brown Christmas, based upon the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, is back by popular demand and will be presented on the Wilton Playshop stage from December 7-9, 2018. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, this holiday favorite was adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer. Jeffrey Spector will direct and Christine Titus will choreograph this stage adaptation of the classic animated television special in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.

ABC to Air A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING

The ABC Television Network will kick off the holiday season with the classic half-hour animated PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” Wednesday, NOV. 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. In the 1973 special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown wants to do something special for the gang. However, the dinner he arranges is a disaster when the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, prepare toast and popcorn as the main dish. Humiliated, it will take all of Marcie's persuasive powers to salvage the holiday for Charlie Brown. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 11/16/01)

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes To Life This December At Chance Theater

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present A Charlie Brown Christmas as part of our 2018 Holiday Series! 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 McHale. A Charlie Brown Christmas will preview from December 7th through 9th; regular performances will begin December 13th and continue through December 23rd on the Fyda-Mar Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

ABC to Air IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN

This full-length version of the classic animated PEANUTS special “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” includes the bonus cartoon, “You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown,” featuring the Great Pumpkin, airing FRIDAY, OCT. 26 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 10/28/16)

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to MPAC Next Month

 'Tis the season to celebrate as A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings holiday cheer to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 25 at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $29-$69.

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