CLEARFIELD – 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 (Rachel Duke) is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder (Dalton Condon), who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally (Alaina Shaffer) is still mocking blanket-toting Linus (Michael White), Snoopy (Josh Serena) is in the doghouse and “blockhead,” himself, Charlie Brown (Spencer Jeffries), 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.”
Performances will be presented at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School Auditorium on April 17-19 beginning at 7 p.m. each night. All Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Performance length is approximately two hours and is 100 percent appropriate for all family members.
Anyone with questions should contact Producing Director, Stephen Switala at 814-765-5511, Ext. 2150, or e-mail sswitala@clearfield.org.
