The Granite Theatre of Westerly Announces the Opening of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

The Granite Theatre of Westerly announces the opening of the funny and warm hearted musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schultz in is comic strip Peanuts. The show opens Friday October 14, 2016 and runs all Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm through November 13, 2016. Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.

Beth Jepson (Westerly, RI) directs the show. Musical Director is Stephen DeCesare and Choreographer is Lisa Clough. The cast features James Auger (No. Kingstown, RI) as "Charlie Brown", Danielle Conti (Pawcatuck, CT) as "Lucy Van Pelt", Hassan Demartino (Pawcatuck, CT) as "Schroeder", Courtney Littlefield (Groton, CT) as "Sally Brown", Jane Mandes (Westerly, RI) as "Snoopy"and Lucas Pereira (Mystic, CT) as "Linus Van Pelt".

Charles Schulz's beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical, "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown". The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn't give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and "blockhead," himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine's Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. In this revised version the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. The new script features two new songs, particularly funny dialogue, and new, catchy orchestrations. "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a crowd-pleasing classic!

Patrons may enjoy a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks from the theatre's cash bar at all performances in the comfortable, spacious lobby of the beautifully refurbished, historic theatre. Opening nights of each new production feature a special post-show party and mixer of patrons and performers.

Reservations are also being taken for the original musical "A Christmas Carol - The Musical" opening November 25, 2016 at The Granite. "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" performances are Thursday through Saturday Evenings at 8 pm and Sunday Matinees at 2 pm. Tickets for this show are $25, 62 and older is $22 and children (12 and under) are $15.

Gift certificates are available year-round and reservations for the entire season are available anytime. For reservations, directions or other information, call the Box Office at 401-596-2341. You can also visit our website for information or to order tickets online www.granitetheatre.com.