The show may be performed successfully with piano accompaniment only. Snoopy: Woof! I want Linus to study your face. Charlie Brown (Overlapping): There they go again. My New Philosophy Sally with Schroeder16a. Charlie Brown: I need to know it. ]c\RbKSTQ C''Q6.6QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ ]R" Audition Monologues from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Overview- The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn't give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and "blockhead," himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. A medley of "Happiness" and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is performed as the cast comes out for a final curtain call. Peanuts Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. << Beethoven Day Schroeder & Company12a. ), [after Snoopy dances with his meal during "Suppertime" and Charlie silences him], fifty minutes is not nearly long enough for a special this sweet, this rich, this wonderful. ($p).NM]_OkQ'5zfK.$o;$zis5i;+@V$oh-QEtQ@ZjVWH0SUIy- she's HUMAN!" As his other friends leave the stage, Lucy turns to him and puts out her hand, making him shrink back. Schroeder is aware of her feelings, but remains aloof as he plays his piano. Notice the deep lines. /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] Are you willing to share my "C"? 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. Remember, adagio con brio. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. You could be king, Charlie Brown. Then there's the night, too - lying there and thinking about all the stupid things I've done during the day. 8 0 obj Snoopy bursts into song about his craving for supper until Charlie Brown firmly tells him to eat his meal ("Suppertime"). << "Gary Burghoff, Bob Balaban in Stage Version of 'Peanuts'". The Baseball Game Charlie Brown & Company17a. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. [22] After the tour ended on January 17, 1999, the revival opened on February 4, 1999, and closed on June 13, 1999, having played 14 previews and 149 performances. 0000000017 00000 n The dull vacant look in the eyes. Now Linus, I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. Notice the deep lines. A 'C'? Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a failure face you're gonna see for a long while. If so, is it not true that time alone can judge a work of art? Sometimes I marvel at his consistency. 0000023135 00000 n Failure Face Monologue, Lucy van Pelt from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. As Charlie Brown expresses what makes him happy, everyone, touched by his love of life, begin to express what makes them happy as well ("Happiness"). In the TV version, he moans.). % This new score is complete with all the new vocal arrangements and a piano-reduction of the new accompanying orchestration. Others: Believe it. . The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical. >> All: You're a prince and a prince could be king ( Happiness is great musical theatre! ), Slow, Slow, Quick! << My new philosophy. Life's just TOO short not to live it up a little. Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a Failure Face that you're liable to see for a long while. You could be King Charlie Brown. His clumsiness, his inferiority, his lack of confidence. Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da! [9][10] Joseph Hardy directed and choreographer Patricia Birch was billed as "Assistant to the Director". /Type /Page stream That night, Charlie Brown is still sad that he has not discovered what it means to be a "good man", then he discovers a pencil which has been dropped by the Little Red-Haired Girl (his perennial crush). Home Monologues Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy): Failure. [27], On December 15, 2008, a one-night-only benefit performance of Charlie Brown was staged at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College in Manhattan for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, directed by David Lefkowich. You're a prince. Schroeder: Did you know that Charlie Brown has never pitched a winning baseball game, never been able to keep a kite in the air, never won a game of checkers and never successfully punted a football? Did you know that Charlie Brown has never pitched a winning baseball game, never been able to keep a kite in the air, never won a game of checkers, and never successfully punted a football? if I cant be a queen, then Ill be very rich then I will buy myself a queendom. The piano player can double on keyboard synthesizer and kazoo; the bass player doubles on electric and acoustic bass, tenor recorder, and kazoo (in the original Broadway pit the bass player also doubled on acoustic and electric guitar); the woodwind part doubles on piccolo, flute, clarinet, soprano and alto sax, soprano recorder, and kazoo; the violin part also doubles on viola, alto recorder, kazoo, and tambourine. Linus: I really don't think you have anything to worry about, Charlie Brown. >> He later learns that no one sent him a card, whereas everyone else, including Snoopy, got several. Snoopy, in his World War I flying ace uniform, climbs atop his doghouse. The vacant expression in the eyes. Linus: I think Charlie Brown has nice hands. All: You're a good man Notice the deep lines. rNb"v!CG%L1\@H Sally: The only thing wrong with my big brother, Charlie Brown, is his lack of confidence; his inferiority and lack of confidence. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown, I want Linus to study your face. Charlie Brown returns, and, with his friends, plays the Little League Baseball Championship. You have humility, nobility After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old. Exit Music Orchestra, Reed: Flute, Clarinet and Alto Saxophone (also doubling: Piccolo, Soprano Recorder, Soprano Saxophone & optional Kazoo)Violin and Viola (also doubling: Alto Recorder, Kazoo and Tambourine)Bass: Acoustic and Electric instruments (also doubling: Tenor Recorder and Kazoo)Percussion: Trap Set and Mallet instruments (including Kat percussion synthesizer)Piano Partitur: (also doubling: Keyboard Synthesizer and Kazoo), Percussion Breakdown:Trap Set: Snare Drum,Bass Drum,Small Tom-Tom,Floor Tom-Tom,Jungle Drums,Hi-Hat Cymbals,Various suspended Cymbals (Crash, Splash, Ride),Wood Block,Cow Bell (2 sizes),Tambourine (mounted),Triangle,Slide Whistle,Siren Whistle,Duck Quack,Sandpaper Blocks,Mark Tree,Bell Tree,Kazoo, Mallet Instruments: Bells/Glockenspiel,Vibraphone,Xylophone,Chimes,Crotale,Timpani,Triangle,French Horn (Kat synthesizer),Oboe (Kat synthesizer). Study it carefully, Linus. For the 1985 animated television adaptation, see, None of the cast is actually six years old. Linus cheers her up by reminding her she has a little brother who loves her, remarking as she sobs in his shoulder "Every now and then I say the right thing!". I don't know what they mean. 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' by Clark Gesner From: Musical Type: Comedic Character: Lucy, Linus's tough big sister who always tries to get her way. 1985 Animated special "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". How can anything go wrong on a day like this? [42], Brantley did praise some of the cast, saying, "Kristin Chenoweth's performance as Sally will be the part that should seal her reputation. (he removes his lunchbag) Whew! Happiness is a fleeting thing,Sally,but I think that a man can come closer to it by directing the forces of his life to a single goal that he believes in.And I think that a man's personal search for happiness is not really a selfish thing,either,because by achieving happiness himself,he can help others to find it.Does that make sense to you? Notice how it has failure written all over it. In some parts of the world tomorrow is already today, and today is yesterday. Youre the kind of reminder we need As Charlie Brown expresses what makes him happy, everyone, touched by his love of life, begin to express what makes them happy as well ("Happiness"). Charlie Brown: I don't understand, You're a good man Quick Changes: Moon Orchestra6. Now, this is what you call a Failure Face, Linus. On the other handit's very hard to breathe in here. It turns out it is Lucy and Patty, chatting together. /Annots [ 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R ] If so, is it right that I be judged on a part of life over which I have no control? I could do that right now. /E 55811 I'm late! When Tams-Witmark acquired the rights to Charlie Brown, the orchestration was rewritten from the original version. The string part is for viola doubling on violin, the wind part is for one player principally doubling flute, clarinet and alto saxophone. 5 0 obj Eventually, he succeeds in doing this, and he enjoys a few minutes of triumph before the kite plummets to the ground ("The Kite"). The entire show looks and sounds newly minted.This version has an entirely new sound, musically distinct from the original. 2", "Glee Club Rehearsal", and "Bows" was not included in the original cast recording. And we know you will go very far. 0000035202 00000 n We learn of the chaotic events of the Very Little League's "Baseball Game" as Charlie Brown writes the news to his pen pal. Gotta get that kite to fly. 0000034985 00000 n La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la Sally: Don't wanna be late for school! You could go out and do anything. /Type /XObject >> Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring [25] Kirsten Wyatt was the standby for Lucy and Sally. He tells her all the things he thinks of himself. [8] Prior to its opening, the musical had no actual libretto; it was several vignettes with a musical number for each one. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from All I have to do is stand upI'm standing up!I'm sitting down. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown? Lucy threatens to tell Patty that Linus called her an enigma. Yes it's hard to believe, With a heart such as yours you can open any doors Others: Charlie Brown Charlie Brown ? The Doctor Is In Charlie Brown & Lucy10. Now, this is what you call a Failure Face, Linus. /Resources << /ExtGState << /GS6 6 0 R /GS10 7 0 R >> /XObject << /X0 8 0 R << Like this morning for instance; the sky's so clear and the sun's so bright. The fight spreads, and Charlie Brown decides to leave with his angry friends, leaving Schroeder and Snoopy the only ones singing ("Glee Club Rehearsal"). stream She's not looking at me! He goes through a scene, with him being a pilot searching for the Red Baron. Under no circumstances may you add any dialogue, music, or vocal material to the show or combine versions. Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da-da Why is it I always have my supper in the red dish and my drinking water in the yellow dish? Quick Change: Snoopy Orchestra19. Oooh, take the leap. His stupidity, his clumsiness, his inferiority I want Linus to study your face. [32], Notes: The character of "Sally" was added in the 1999 revival, replacing "Patty" from the original version. Lucy, however says he could be king if he wasn't so wishy-washy ("You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"). 0000007775 00000 n You bravely face adversity, The six young actors were armed mostly with ten songs and ten years' worth of cartoons by "Peanuts" creator, Charles M. Schulz. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr ( After Lucy talks of her dream of becoming a queen. This version was revived on Broadway in 1971 and played for 32 performances at the John Golden Theatre. Concord Theatricals . The revival used some young actors from Broadway productions. The complete orchestration contained a piano, bass, guitar, percussion, five woodwind parts, two trumpets, horn, trombone, and strings. Age Range: Kids | Teens | Late Teens | 20's, Summary: Lucy explains Charlie Brown's face to Linus. It turns out it is Lucy and Sally, chatting together. It is sung by Schroeder, Linus, Lucy and Patty (the last character being replaced by Sally Brown in the 1985 television version and the 1999 Broadway revival). You damn'd, co. Nell Gwynn Nell Gwynn 0 Start: I could fly to New York and back. 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. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. If tomorrow is already today Charlie Brown, there's no way that tomorrow could be a better day. Frank Rizzo. Type above and press Enter to search. Charlie Brown appears, trying to get his unusually stubborn kite to soar in the air. And a sense of honor that is very rare indeed 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. Charlie Brown steps up to the plate, and despite his valiant efforts, strikes out and loses the game. The original cast included Bob Balaban, Gary Burghoff, Bill Hinnant, Skip Hinnant, Karen Johnson and Reva Rose."[2][3][4]. Schroeder: (overlapping) Did you know that Charlie Brown has never pitched a winning baseball game, never been able to keep a kite in the air, never won a game of checkers and never successfully punted a football? Its usually just a matter of knowing the right people.well. The Musical. Charlie Brown: [after Snoopy dances with his meal during "Suppertime" and Charlie silences him] Why can't you eat your meal quietly and calmly like any other normal dog? I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. Lucy tries to pull away the blanket, but fails. Lucy: And you also have some faults, but for the moment, let's just say The orchestrations move the feeling of the work from the intimate parlor setting of the original version, into the more public arena of the theatre proper, while maintaining the basic charm of the original music. Lucy: Now, Linus. You rarely see such a good example. Jim It's an Emergency, Don't Hurry! Underscore: Night Scene Orchestra21. 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. All: Youre a good man, Charlie Brown! You're a good man, Charlie Brown, New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall [31], When Charlie Brown was brought back to Broadway in 1999, the orchestration was deeply revised, containing a five-piece orchestra that consisted of a piano, bass, percussion, a woodwind player, and a violinist. Others: And you were born for this part. Playoff: Good Man Orchestra2b. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is the ideal first show for those who would like to do a musical. 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. >> /Font << /F1 9 0 R /F2 13 0 R /F3 17 0 R /F4 25 0 R >> >> . In the event that you do exercise this option, you do not need to notify us, and the quotation will not change. Charlie Brown tries to correct her, but she retaliates with a false explanation, and Charlie Brown bangs his head against a tree in frustration ("Little Known Facts"). Schroeder Lucy4. ( Little Known Facts Lucy with Linus & Charlie Brown20. >> Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. Note: Sally: (overlapping) The only thing wrong with my big brother, Charlie Brown, is his lack of confidence; his inferiority and lack of confidence. You bravely face adversity, I'm sorry to have to say it to your face (**on top of doghouse, speaking over mus Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. That really shut 'em up. Never try to discuss marriage with a musician! trailer [41] Walter Kerr in The New York Times called the show "a miracle", saying, "Almost everything works, because almost everything is effortless."[42]. The next morning, Snoopy is puzzled why he has his supper in the red dish, and the water in the blue dish. ( 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' by Clark Gesner. Notice how it has failure written all over it. There's an empty place next to her on the bench. That evening, Snoopy complains that he hasn't been fed yet, and begins to overly complicate and dramatize the matter until Charlie Brown shows up with his dinner. Schroeder: You are kind. >> Joe Raposo, later of Sesame Street fame, was billed as "Music Director" and composer of incidental music for the show. Charlie Brown appears, trying to get his unusually stubborn kite to soar in the air. This page was last edited on 21 April 2021, at 17:01. Today everyone is calling him a "good man". Manage Settings A good man? Charlie Brown: Never liked me, anyway, W Lungs 0 You believe what you're told Linus denies, and Lucy decides to cultivate her life for her "natural beauty" ("Queen Lucy"). The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical.The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical.The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical. /T 56202 0000046257 00000 n Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. The instrumentation varies greatly and three kinds exist. That evening, Snoopy complains that he hasn't been fed yet, and begins to overly complicate and dramatize the matter until Charlie Brown shows up with his dinner. I want Linus to study your face. Clark Gesner I'd like to be real athletic so that everybody would call me Flash. Lucy: If only you weren't so wishy-washy. His Peanuts comic strip debuted in 1950 in just seven newspapers and launched a cultural legacy. And when you're really lonely, the peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth. Study it carefully, Linus. Sally was then used for the 2016 revival as well. Tags Learn more at Subplot Studio. 7 0 obj . Well, lunchtime is among the worst times of the day for me. That other team was trash talkin' us Charlie Brown.I got even with them though. It is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. You're cheerful through the day. Lucy describes her aspirations of becoming QUEEN.Meilee Cond. There's that cute little red-headed girl eating her lunch over there! I hate the name Charlie. Unfortunately, a fight ensues between Lucy and Linus over a pencil. 0000054715 00000 n Charlie Brown! /ca 1 Continue with Recommended Cookies, Home Monologues Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy): I intend to be a queen. [38][39][40], The off-Broadway production was well received, with The Village Voice praising the simplistic set and "strikingly talented" cast. Alone one day, during lunch, Charlie Brown talks about his bad days. Notice the deep lines. [50] This version was the first animated depiction of Snoopy with comprehensible dialogue, voiced by Robert Towers, who previously portrayed the role in the 1967 Los Angeles production alongside Burghoff as Charlie Brown and Judy Kaye as Lucy. Lucy: Every single solitary word Schroeder is walking around in the sun, happy with all the peace and quiet. Charlie Brown and Linus are together, as his friends give their various opinions of him ("Opening"). With Kevin Brando, Michael Dockery, Brad Kesten, Jeremy Scott Reinbolt. You're thoughtful, brave and courteous, /Size 37 If so, were then not you, my teacher, also being judged on your ability to transmit your knowledge to me? If I was judged on my effort then I was judged unfairly for I tried as hard as I could. However, he cannot find the courage to do so, and puts a paper bag over his head. [19][20] The whole original Toronto cast reprised their roles for West End. Snoopy bursts into song about his craving for supper until Charlie Brown firmly tells him to eat his meal ("Suppertime"). Charlie Brown: But I am five. Quick Change: Ice Cream - Orchestra11. La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la Oooh, loud and deep. /Length 5206 JFIF ` ` C Never try to discuss marriage with a musician" ("Schroeder"). As his other friends leave the stage, Lucy turns to him then tells him, "You're a good man, Charlie Brown.". CBS aired a new prime-time animated TV special in 1985, based on the original musical. 6th Floor endobj /Parent 1 0 R Character: Lucy, Linus's tough big sister who always tries to get her way. You're a very crabby person and you're crabby to just about everyone you meet. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. Playoff: Beethoven Day Orchestra13. 0000053349 00000 n You're a good man, Charlie Brown, Then he notices the Little Red-Haired Girl approaching and puts a paper bag over his head. /Type /Catalog 0000055244 00000 n 0000045776 00000 n Later, Charlie Brown comes across Lucy teaching Linus about nature the way she views it, with "facts" such as bugs pulling the grass to make it grow or snow coming out of the ground in winter. Now, this is what you call a Failure Face, Linus. In this revival, the character of Patty was replaced with Sally Brown, inspired by the same change Schulz made in the animated TV adaptation. Act Two roars in with Snoopy lost in another world atop his dog house. Wong as Linus, Ilana Levine as Lucy, and Stanley Wayne Mathis as Schroeder. (Lucy enters.) Note: The three new songs added to the show ("Beethoven Day", "Rabbit Chasing", and "My New Philosophy") are by Andrew Lippa. PLEASE BE ADVISED: There are multiple versions of this title. Yes it's hard to believe, Almost frightening to conceive. Sometimes I marvel at his consistency. Others: That's right! Lucy/Schroeder (Overlapping): You're a good man, Charlie Brown. He and company join Schroeder in the song of jubilation ("Beethoven Day"). she nibbles her pencil . Birds start to poke his stomach, and then he begins to daydream about being a wild jungle beast. He tells her all the things he thinks of himself. You're cheerful through the day. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: Directed by Sam Jaimes. [11][12][13], The off-Broadway cast recording, originally released on MGM Records, was later remastered by Decca Broadway/Universal Classics and re-released on September 31, 2000. Charlie Brown is happy and hopeful as usual, but he nevertheless wonders if he really is what they say. /H [ 1217 181 ] Lucy, Linus's tough big sister who always tries to get her way. Linus puts down Dr. You're a prince and a prince could be king And, when I go out in my coach all the people All the people will wave, and I will. Glee Club Rehearsal Sally, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroeder & Snoopy18a. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and (in a 1999 revision) Andrew Lippa.It is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts.The musical has been a popular choice for amateur theatre productions because of its small cast and simple staging. Charlie Brown: Trying not to rock the boat. Quick Change: Spaghetti Orchestra5. 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. However, producer Arthur Whitelaw, who would later go on to write another musical based on Peanuts, encouraged Gesner to turn the album into a musical. My Blanket and Me Linus with Sally, Lucy, C. Brown, Schroeder & Snoopy6a. The special was produced by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates and Mendelson . 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! 0000034562 00000 n You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is the 29th prime-time animated musical television special based upon the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Snoopy: It is truly a dog's life. Suppertime Snoopy with Charlie Brown & Company20a. Was I being judged on what I have learned about this project? Maybe because Peanuts and the play were written more for adults, but can carry a meaning to children as well, this works out brilliantly. Meanwhile, Linus and Schroeder are walking to school. After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old, Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. Others:You're a good man, Charlie Brown, You could open any doors. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. This is for you Lucy, Happy Valentine's Day. Musical numbers include "My Blanket and Me," "The Kite," "The Baseball Game," "Little Known Facts," "Suppertime," and "Happiness." Affiliate links provides compensation to Daily Actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. Quick Change: Rabbit Chasing Orchestra with Sally & Snoopy14. After Blanket Orchestra7. she nibbles her pencil .
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