You could be king! Peanut Butter. You're a good man, Charlie Brown. It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.It seems to start off all right. You're the kind of the reminder we need. Later, Lucy comes up to Schroeder again and talks about if they got married, and they were so poor that Schroeder had to sell his piano for saucepans, and, again, Schroeder cannot stand it. 6th Floor [24] The cast featured Anthony Rapp as Charlie Brown, B.D. You're a good man, Charlie Brown. And we know you will go very far. Charlie Brown: Some days I like to wake up early, so I can see the sunrise, and I think how beautiful it is, and how my life lies before me, and I get a very positive feeling about things. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. This glow cast by a star-in-the-making gives a real Broadway magic to a show that otherwise feels sadly shrunken And Roger Bart, in the plum role of Snoopy, the charismatic beagle, incorporates some delightful doglike mannerisms."[42]. [15], A Broadway production opened at the John Golden Theatre on June 1, 1971, and closed on June 27, 1971, after 32 performances and 15 previews. Clark Gesner As his other friends leave the stage, Lucy turns to him then tells him, "You're a good man, Charlie Brown.". In his imagination, he is defeated by the Red Baron and returns to the aerodrome in France ("The Red Baron"). I'm not good, I'm not bad, Others: You could be king. Lucy: Get on the bus. You believe what you're told 0000007319 00000 n Snoopy: It is truly a dog's life. Sally: The only thing wrong with my big brother, Charlie Brown, is his lack of confidence; his inferiority and lack of confidence. /Pages 1 0 R Failure Face Monologue, Lucy van Pelt from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985) in Australia? She's not looking at me! The new cast of six characters includes Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy and Sally Brown (replacing Patty).The original twelve songs all remain in this version, and two new songs: "Beethoven Day" (Schroeder & Company) and "My New Philosophy" (Sally with Schroeder) have been added. /Root 4 0 R Lucy: Every single solitary word Charlie Brown appears, trying to get his unusually stubborn kite to soar in the air. The little scenes then begin to accumulate, and we learn that Lucy's little brother, Linus, is thoughtful about many things but fanatical when it comes to the matter of his blanket; that Patty is sweet and utterly innocent; and that Charlie Brown's dog spends much if not most of his time thinking of being something else-a gorilla, a jungle cat, perhaps a handsome trophy or two-but that mostly his life is a pleasant one ("Snoopy").The events continue to trickle on. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring ( In 1973, the show was adapted for television in a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV special, broadcast on NBC. After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old. He goes to see Lucy, who is at her psychiatrist booth. Yes it's hard to believe, The show may be performed successfully with piano accompaniment only. All five players double on several instruments which significantly widens the palette of color available in the orchestration. Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da! When I grow up I'm going to be the biggest queen there ever was. The six young actors were armed mostly with ten songs and ten years' worth of cartoons by "Peanuts" creator, Charles M. Schulz. Gender: Female Age Range: Kids | Teens | Late Teens | 20's Summary: Lucy daydreams of becoming a queen More: Buy the Script of the Musical Click here to download the monologue This version was revived on Broadway in 1971 and played for 32 performances at the John Golden Theatre. It takes the form of a conversation, a largely one-sided one, between Lucy van Pelt and her younger brother Linus. Alone one day, during lunch, Charlie Brown talks about his bad days. You're a good man, Charlie Brown, I want to join the dance, but the answer isn't clear. The original cast included Bob Balaban, Gary Burghoff, Bill Hinnant, Skip Hinnant, Karen Johnson and Reva Rose."[2][3][4]. 0000034985 00000 n You may, at your option, perform your choice of scenes from the show, provided that the total running time for your performance (without intermission) is no less than 45 minutes. That's what you think!" At the time, Gesner had no plans for a musical based on this pre-production "concept album". You are kind to all the animals and every little bird. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown? /O 5 Lucy is simply babbling to fit the 100-word requirement, Schroeder is doing a "comparison" between the book and Robin Hood, Linus is doing an overcomplicated psychological analysis, and Charlie Brown hasn't even started out of worry ("The Book Report"). Linus, do you know what I intend? Original cast albums have been released for all three versions of the stage show, however the 1973 Hallmark Hall of Fame recording on Atlantic Records is no longer in print. You could go out and do anything! After some mishaps, the team finally manages to make some progress. Is this not the responsibility of my parents? The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. Snoopy: So what's wrong with making meal time a joyous occasion? Quick Change: Art Orchestra12. Gesner wrote most of the book, although the rest was credited to John Gordon, a "collective pseudonym" that covers Gesner, the cast members and the production staff, all of whom worked together to assemble the script. Linus denies, and Lucy decides to cultivate her life for her "natural beauty" ("Queen Lucy"). ( /S 36 I wasn't here when it happened.". 0000053349 00000 n /Interpolate true Lucy, however says he could be king if he wasn't so wishy-washy ("You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"). At noon, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Charlie Brown are working on their Peter Rabbit book reports, each in his or her own way. 0000055618 00000 n This is my report on the past: "The past has always interested people. /CA 1 Linus]]: Go ahead, get on the bus, Charlie Brown! Interview: Jeremy Davis on Playing Olaf in Frozen, Costume Mishaps and Making the Role His Own, Interview: Casting Director Kim Coleman on Five Days at Memorial, Self-Tape Tips and Portraying Real People, Interview: David Christopher Wells on His Role in To Kill a Mockingbird, Being an Understudy and Getting His MFA, Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy): Failure, Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown). Type above and press Enter to search. Charles M. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 26, 1922. Act Two roars in with Snoopy lost in another world atop his dog house. Schroeder/Snoopy/Linus: You're a good man, Charlie Brown, It is true theatre chamber music at its most inventive, orchestrated for an ensemble of five players. << You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Character Lucy Van Pelt Gender Female Age Range Young Adult, Adult Style Comedic Length Short Time Period Contemporary Show Type Musical Tags mean cruel bully Similar Monologues START: Hold! The Musical. The dull vacant look in the eyes. YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, HARLIE ROWN by Clark Gesner Failure Lucy: Now Linus, I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. >> Notice how it has failure written all over it. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: Directed by Walter C. Miller. New York, NY 10107-0102, Appropriate for all audiences, You're a very crabby person. What a good man It turns out it is Lucy and Patty, chatting together. You could be king, Charlie . And I'll live in a big palace with a big front lawn and have lots of beautiful dresses to wear. The next morning, Sally wakes up Snoopy to go rabbit chasing, and they go into strange places, like the Sahara. Not to make a scene. /Filter /FlateDecode How can anything go wrong on a day like this? You're thoughtful, brave and courteous, endobj Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a failure face you're gonna see for a long while. Always kind to the animals. Upon asking Linus, he refuses to answer until she promises not to punch him; when he gives her a score of ninety-five, though, she punches him anyway. 0000022855 00000 n You . Notice how it has failure written all over it. Lucy tries to pull away the blanket, but fails. Bows Orchestra22a. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Sometimes I marvel at his consistency. (Lucy enters.) . After some brief comments on the nature of his character by his friends, Charlie Brown is swept into their center by a rousing tribute of only slightly qualified praise, in the song "You're a Good Man,Charlie Brown." New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Sally is sad because her jump rope tangled up. Linus enters, holding his blanket and sucking his thumb. All: Youre a good man, Charlie Brown! ( "It's The Great White Way, Charlie Brown" ("TGIF" column). Sally: Don't wanna be late for school! The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical. Charlie Brown: Some days I wake up early to watch the sunrise, and I think how beautiful it is, and how my whole life lies before me, and I get a very positive feeling about things. Quick! Almost everything works, because almost everything is effortless. Walter Kerr, The New York Times, Image: 1999 Broadway Production (Carol Rosegg), 1. 0000045776 00000 n On the other handI can't tell if she's looking, until I take it off! With charm, wit, and heart, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Now, this is what you call a Failure Face, Linus. Like this morning for instance; the sky's so clear and the sun's so bright. /Resources << /ExtGState << /GS6 6 0 R /GS10 7 0 R >> /XObject << /X0 8 0 R Here, Lucy, this is for you, Happy Valentine's Day. Eventually, he succeeds in doing this, and he enjoys a few minutes of triumph before the kite plummets to the ground ("The Kite"). >> ( La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la I'm late! You can go out and do anything! You're a prince and a prince could be king Yes, I'm quite sure. I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. You're a good man, Charlie Brown, And we know you will go very far. After the girls leave, Linus decides to relax with his blanket until he can outgrow it ("My Blanket and Me"). [8] Prior to its opening, the musical had no actual libretto; it was several vignettes with a musical number for each one. After Schroeder tells her she is a very crabby person, Lucy takes a crabbiness survey of all her friends to determine her crabbiness: Charlie Brown gives a waffling answer, while Sally is more definitive. 0000001912 00000 n Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. SchulzBook, Music and Lyrics by Clark GesnerAdditional Dialogue by Michael MayerAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Original Direction for this version of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Michael MayerOriginally Produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson. I'm sorry to have to say it right to your face, Lucy, but it's true. Fees and availability are subject to change during the application process. The special was produced by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates and Mendelson . Directed by Joseph Hardy and with choreography by Patricia Birch, the new cast consisted of Carter Cole as Schroeder, Grant Cowan as Snoopy, Stephen Fenning as Linus, Liz O'Neal as Lucy, Dean Stolber as Charlie Brown, and Lee Wilson as Patty.[16]. Press Esc to cancel. This tool is unavailable at the moment. 0000055050 00000 n xc``g``9 Wz$301`edJkM;/&\ Snoopy is lying on top of his doghouse, relaxing vacantly and peacefully. I wanna rise like I should and do everything right. /Type /ExtGState 0000023324 00000 n w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr Like this morning for instance; the sky's so clear and the sun's so bright. Professional Artwork Available for Your Production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!Concord Theatricals has collaborated with Subplot Studio to create high-quality artwork that complies with your license. She hardly ever does look at me. I could do that right now. 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