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, with
additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, 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. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the
Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.
King Theater performed "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at the prestigious
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.