Phoenix youth theater to stage Charlie Brown musical
‘Peanuts’ cast of characters teach lessons through everyday adventures
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens Feb. 28 at Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix.
(Photo provided by Valley Youth Theatre)
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang will take the stage at Valley Youth Theatre this month.
The heartwarming musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” runs from Friday, Feb. 28 to March 16 at Valley Youth Theatre, located downtown at 525 N. 1st St.
Based on Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip “Peanuts,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” brings to life the everyday adventures and life lessons of Charlie Brown and his friends. The musical explores the trials and triumphs of childhood through vignettes, witty dialogue, and memorable songs like “Beethoven Day,” “My New Philosophy” “Suppertime,” and the finale, “Happiness.”
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Phoenix youth theater to stage Charlie Brown musical
‘Peanuts’ cast of characters teach lessons through everyday adventures
(Photo provided by Valley Youth Theatre)
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” opens Feb. 28 at Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix.
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IF YOU GO
What: “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
When: Feb. 28-March 16
Where: Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix
Tickets: $25-$27
More Information: vyt.com/tickets or 602-253-8188
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang will take the stage at Valley Youth Theatre this month.
The heartwarming musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” runs from Friday, Feb. 28 to March 16 at Valley Youth Theatre, located downtown at 525 N. 1st St.
Based on Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip “Peanuts,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” brings to life the everyday adventures and life lessons of Charlie Brown and his friends. The musical explores the trials and triumphs of childhood through vignettes, witty dialogue, and memorable songs like “Beethoven Day,” “My New Philosophy” “Suppertime,” and the finale, “Happiness.”
“It’s not just about the laughter or the toe-tapping songs; it’s about the connections our young performers make, and the lessons they learn,” Billie Jo & Judd Herberger Executive Producer Bobb Cooper shared in a press release
Featuring book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner, with additional material by Andrew Lippa and Michael Mayer, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” debuted off-Broadway in 1967 and earned a Tony Award in its 1999 Broadway revival.
The cast made up of teens from around the Valley includes Chase Carter (Charlie Brown), Izzy Herndon (Snoopy), Jaden Sparkman (Schroeder), Christopher Devous (Linus), Olivia Fearey (Lucy), Addison Beattie (Sally), and an ensemble of Gabby Anthony, Mahagani Carter, Ellie Evans, Ellianna Keller, Kourtney Lee, and Kyler Tilley.
Tickets are available for $25 and $27 online at vyt.com/tickets or by calling 602-253-8188.
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