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Birth Place: August, ME, USA

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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
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[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

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Sketches/Composer/Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist
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YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Included in New York City Center Encores! 2027 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.
Capitol Theatre Port Hope Sets Cast for Summer 2026 Season Including COME FROM AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has revealed the cast members for the four mainstage productions of the Where Our Stories Begin summer season featuring Come From Away and more.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Begins This Month at Gateway Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Charles M. Schulz's 'Peanuts' characters will take the stage in 'YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN' at Gateway Playhouse, running from February 20 to March 1. This family-friendly musical kicks off the all-musical MainStage Season at the Gateway of Somers Point.
COME FROM AWAY, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN And More Set for Capitol Theatre 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Artistic Director Rob Kempson has announced the Capitol Theatre’s 2026 season, Where Our Stories Begin, featuring ten Canadian productions, five world premieres, and three musicals across its Mainstage, Second Stage, and Music Lovers’ Series.
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Hanover Little Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 7, 2025

If you could use an infusion of nostalgia and joy in your weekend, get your tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Hanover Little Theatre through September 14.
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLEY BROWN at PORTHOUSE THEATER
by Roy Berko - Jul 10, 2025

Few realize that when reading a Peanuts comic strip, watching a television show based on the writings of Charles M. Schulz, or seeing the theatrical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, a version of which is now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, that they are being exposed to the author’s religious sensibility.
Review: ROBBIE ROZELLE: CITATION NEEDED Charms at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - May 27, 2025

An evening with Robbie Rozelle is an evening well-spent. It was a personal and revealing evening filled with songs and laughter.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Begins At The MAC's Eastbound Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

Eastbound Theatre will present “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical based on the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic strip “Peanuts” and written by Clark Gesner, Michael Mayer and Andrew Lippa.
Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at The Musical Box
by Sandra Harberger - May 3, 2025

It’s such a joy to see familiar Peanuts characters some to life. Charlie Brown (Caleb Stiffler) is lovable as always. Linus (Ally Ferrer) has his important security blanket at all times. Lucy (Kristen Demers) is loud and opinionated. Sally Brown (Ruby Maghoney) is the opposite of her brother in every way. Snoopy (Skye Williams) is imaginative and loved by all. Schroeder (Mariah Banke) plays the piano and loves Beethoven. Marcie and Woodstock (Mirada Snyder) round out the list of characters.
Historic Deertrees Theatre Unveils 89th Summer Entertainment Season Featuring SHREK and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Historic Deertrees Theatre has revealed its 89th season summer of events and entertainment. The season features Shrek The Musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more. See the full season here!
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN to be Presented at Chatham Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

The Chatham Community is inviting you to “relive your childhood” with the family-friendly musical, “You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark Gesner. Learn more!
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Comes to Valley Youth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Valley Youth Theatre invites audiences of all ages to join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang with the musical You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Learn more here!
Inside Broadway To Receive $25,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Inside Broadway has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000.
Playwright and Director Nagle Jackson Has Passed Away at 88
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2024

Nagle Jackson, internationally renowned theater director and playwright, has passed away in Rhinebeck, New York, at the age of 88. A celebration of Nagle’s life will be held in April 2025 in NYC.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Announced At Secret Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

Secret Theatre will present You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown for four performances only from November 21, 22, 23 and 24.
Julia Murney Will Direct YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Sharon Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

Julia Murney will direct a new production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT.  Performances will run September 20 - September 29 in the Olsen Theater.
Charles Busch, Joanna Gleason, Richard Kind, And More Will Lead THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

The Sharon Playhouse has announced a special event staged reading of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife to benefit the Playhouse.
Jen Cody, Susan Cella, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Sharon Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024

The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue nestled in the picturesque Northwest Corner of Connecticut, has announced their highly anticipated production of Steel Magnolias.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 2 at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 22, 2024

The anticipation is high as the audience fills up to near capacity while the Palm Springs weather outside hits double-digits and record-breaking temperatures. CVRep is a great way to get away from the heat and enjoy a cool evening of entertainment.
THE PROM Starring Kate Baldwin & More to Begin Performances at Sharon Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

The Sharon Playhouse is set to present The Prom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Clark Gesner written?

Clark Gesner has written 5 shows including Animal Fair (Composer/Lyricist), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Bookwriter), The Utter Glory of Morrissey Hall (Composer/Lyricist), The Jello is Always Red (Sketches/Composer/Lyricist), The Jello is Always Red (Playwright).

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