Charles Schultz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip will come to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, to be performed April 30 through May 8 at Rosary High School in Aurora. The whole Peanuts gang, Snoopy, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally, Linus, and of course, Charlie Brown, will be on stage in one of six socially-distanced performances. The play will be available to tune in to the livestream.
The production team includes Megan Drahos, producer, vocal and orchestra director, and director Laura Biancalana, both teachers at Rosary High School.
The cast, crew, and pit orchestra includes more than 40 Rosary students. Music is provided by select members of the Rosary Symphony Orchestra, the Rosary Chamber Orchestra, and some community musicians.
Show dates are Friday, April 30, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.. Show tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors, and children; and $15 for a family livestream. Three casts will perform. Those who would like to see a certain performer, please check the cast list at www.rosaryhs.com/musical before choosing tickets. Seating is limited due to safety protocols.
Adults (21+) are welcome to visit The Peanut Gallery before the show and during intermission Friday and Saturday evenings. A family picnic with the characters ($10/$5) is planned for Saturday, May 1, at 12:30 p.m.. Both events are fundraisers sponsored by the Rosary Fine Arts Boosters. Concessions will be available for in the lobby.
Tickets are available online at www.rosaryhs.com/musical. Tickets may be purchased by mail and in the Rosary school office. For additional information, call 630-896-0831.
— Rosary High School