(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Children's Show is You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which runs weekends from June 20 to August 1, 2026. A beloved musical since its premiere in 1967, Clark Gesner brings Charles M. Schulz's "PEANUTS" characters to the stage. The musical ventures through the highs and lows of young life, from baseball and homework to young love and friendship. With an empathetic and whimsical eye, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown reminds us of the importance of connection and joy.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is part of a season lineup exploring how the past can guide us in an increasingly modern present: reminding us how we can connect with ourselves, with each other, and with joy despite challenges. The season began with Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park (which continues until June 27th), a show about two newlyweds discovering how to reconcile their differences and shape a future together. It continues with Patrick Barlow's adaption of Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and Sam Shepard's True West, which respectively tackle how we can bring levity to challenging circumstances and what it is to navigate familial relationships amidst societal pressures. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is the cherry on top, centering joy and kindness as pillars of friendship and connection.
Performances for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown run June 20th - August 1, 2026 at 11:00am on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Tickets are available for purchase online. It is recommended for audiences age 2+. Performances are located at the Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University Campus.
Directed by Lucy Shea '27, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown features: Radon Belarmino as Charlie Brown; Olivia Levin as Sally; Alison Silldorff as Lucy; Griffin Schulman as Linus; Simon Huynh as Schroeder; and Kristen Tan as Snoopy.
Lucy Shea is honored to be serving as Artistic Director for Princeton Summer Theater's 56th season. A current Princeton Undergraduate, Shea is pursuing a degree in English with minors in Theatre and Teacher Preparation. A director, actor, and arts administrator, Shea's recent directorial credits include Eurydice, Dependence, and last year's children show at PST The Odyssey. Shea's acting credits also span the Murray Theater and Lewis Center for the Arts, including Bridges of Madison County and Manual for a Desperate Crossing. Shea has also spent two terms on Theatre Intime's Executive Board as General Manager and Publicity Director.
Since its inception more than fifty years ago, Princeton Summer Theater has produced great works of theater created by the stars of tomorrow. PST is dedicated to training the up-and-coming leaders of the theater world, offering young artists the opportunity to hone their craft in every area of theater production, from performance and direction to marketing and design. Housed in the charming, historic Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton Campus, PST is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to training up-and-coming theater professionals while offering high-quality, affordable theater to New Jersey.
PST has launched the careers of hundreds of young artists. Some of PST's notable alumni include Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth (Damn Yankees, Chicago), TV and Broadway playwright Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life), lighting designer and Broadway assistant designer Alex Mannix (Hadestown, Lempicka), associate Broadway director (Ragtime, Into the Woods) and Hollywood veteran William Hootkins (Star Wars, Batman).
