Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 02/06/2025
(CHATHAM, NJ) -- The Chatham Community Players invites 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. This feel-good production will run from February 28 through March 15, 2025. Directed & choreographed by Matt Muccigrossi with music direction by Eric Van Hoven.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of the Peanuts gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. This is a charming revue of songs and vignettes – featuring musical numbers “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime” and “Happiness” – is designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.
“We are having a wonderful time bringing the Schulz comic strip to life while paying homage to the original 1967 off-Broadway production.” said Director Muccigrossi.
Patrick Connolly-Blood as Linus and Rachel Gesner as Patty, photo by Christen Holly Photography
Performance dates are February 28, March 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8:00pm and March 9 at 3:00pm. All performances are at the Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Avenue, in Chatham. Online Ticket Presale is $27 for Adults & $24 for Seniors/Students with In-person Purchase Day of the Show is $30 for Adults & $27 for Seniors/Students. Tickets are available for purchase online.
For information regarding Tickets, please call the box office number at (973) 635-7363. Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
The talented cast includes actors from all around New Jersey: Starring Evan Plaza of Whippany as Charlie Brown, Elle Michaeli of Westfield as Lucy Van Pelt, Patrick Connolly-Blood of Bloomfield as Linus Van Pelt, Alora Eisen of North Plainfield as Snoopy, Patrick Napurano of Colonia as Schroeder and Rachel Gesner of Florham Park as Patty.
“This cast has a ton of energy and playfulness. It has been so fun to watch them begin to shape their versions of these iconic characters during rehearsals. You will definitely leave with a smile on your face!” said Producer Jessica Phelan.
Evan Plaza as Charlie Brown and Alora Eisen as Snoopy, photo by Christen Holly Photography
Rounding out Muccigrossi’s talented production team, Producer is Jessica Phelan, Stage Manager is Geneviève Anderson, Production Coordinators are Tom MacDonald and Sharon Cullen Garry, Scenic Designer is John A.C. Kennedy, Lighting Designers are Ed Whitman and Roy Pancirov, Costume Designer is Hailey Haywood, Sound Designer is Joe DeVico, Scenic Artists is Joëlle Bochner and Props & Set Decorations by Carol Saso and Corina Lupp.
The Chatham Community Players has been entertaining residents of Morris County and the surrounding area since 1922. The organization’s mission is to produce high-quality theater for a diverse audience, while elevating its standard of excellence and providing a creative outlet with educational opportunities and outreach programs.
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