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Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!

BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack to Be Released for the First Time
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Lee Mendelson Film Productions has announced the release – for the first time ever – of the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, the 13th animated Peanuts special. It will hit shelves January 17, 2025.

YOU'RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) has released – for the first time ever – the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown, the timeless 8th animated Peanuts® special. Listen to it now!

YOU'RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack Coming Later This Year For the First Time
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2024

Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) is set to release – for the first time ever – the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown, the timeless 8th animated Peanuts® special, from writer and creator Charles Schulz, director Bill Melendez and producers Melendez and Lee Mendelson.

Vince Guaraldi's Soundtrack for IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN Available This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024

For the first time ever, the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack for It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown will be released on Friday, July 5. The album includes the original recordings that comprise the song cues of the special, plus another six bonus or alternative tracks that have never been released or heard before.

Vince Guaraldi's IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN Soundtrack To Be Released
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024

For the first time ever, the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack to It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown will be released in celebration of its 55th anniversary. The album includes the original recordings that comprise the song cues of the Special, plus another six bonus or alternative tracks that have never been released or heard before.

Vince Guaraldi's 'It Was A Short Summer, Charlie Brown' Soundtrack Available For The First Time Ever
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024

Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) will release - for the first time ever – the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack to It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown, the timeless 6th animated Peanuts special, from writer and creator Charles Schulz, director Bill Melendez and producers Melendez and Lee Mendelson.

Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - Dec 10, 2023

This 30 minute show is perfect introduction to theatre for young children and those young at heart. I highly recommend checking out “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at DreamWrights on stage from December 8th -17th.

The Blue Moon Theatre To Present A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and THE LITTLE TOWN OF CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

Ring in the holidays with a double feature for the whole family! Enjoy 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and 'The Little Town of Christmas' at The Blue Moon Theatre from December 8-10, 2023. Don't miss this heartwarming and funny holiday show.

Vince Guaraldi's Soundtrack For A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Now Available For First Time In 50 Years
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 21, 2023

Vince Guaraldi's iconic soundtrack for 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is now available for the first time in 50 years. Get ready to enjoy the beloved music from this classic holiday special.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS to Kick Off The Holidays At Way Off Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with Way Off Broadway's presentation of A Charlie Brown Christmas. This live stage adaptation of the beloved television classic brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang to life. Don't miss this festive production at Way Off Broadway.

Vince Guaraldi's 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' Soundtrack to Be Released on CD & Vinyl For the First Time
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023

For the first time ever – the complete Vince Guaraldi soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the 10th animated Peanuts® special, from writer and creator Charles Schulz, director Bill Melendez and Phil Roman and producers Melendez and Lee Mendelson. The album includes the original recordings that comprise the thirteen song cues of the Special.

The Peanuts Gang Comes To Ford Wyoming Center In A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023

Just in time for the holiday season, the Peanuts gang will be coming to the Ford Wyoming Center on Sunday, November 12 in A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage.

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 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 Special to the Stage
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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 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
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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 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.