The animated TV special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," has been delighting at-home audiences for more than 50 years.
Now, thanks to the Fort Wayne Youtheatre, it's coming alive this Friday--literally, in its local premiere at First Pres Theater.
With a cast of 51 talented Youtheatre actors portraying the whole Peanuts gang, and a trio of local musicians setting the pace for them with Vince Guaraldi's unforgettable music, audiences are invited to celebrate Charlie's traditional search for the real meaning of Christmas in a fresh, new way.
Eager to learn more about this ambitious undertaking, WBOI's Julia Meek sat down with Christopher Murphy and Ben Wedler, Youtheatre's play, and music directors, respectively, to learn first-hand how this beloved story, and its iconic music translates to the live stage.
Event Information:
Fort Wayne Youtheatre's "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
@ first Pres Theater, Fort Wayne
Friday, December 8th & 15th
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9th
12:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10th, 16th & 17th
2:oo p.m.
For ticket information, visit Fort Wayne Youtheatre's website.
