endobj New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall Also featured were Kristin Chenoweth and Roger Bart as Sally and Snoopy, with each winning the Tony award in the respective category. I think we should all be open to any opportunity to learn more about ourselves. Character: Lucy, Linus's tough big sister who always tries to get her way. The string part is for viola doubling on violin, the wind part is for one player principally doubling flute, clarinet and alto saxophone. And when you're really lonely, the peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth. Then again, if I never take it off I'll never have to know if she was looking or not. Almost frightening to conceive Mozart was writing symphonies when he was your age. [48] Actors featured in the adaptation included original 1967 cast member Bill Hinnant as Snoopy. Sociological implications! You're a good man, Charlie Brown, Snoopy: Woof! You're a good man, Charlie Brown You're a good man, Charlie Brown, You believe what you're told In 1985, CBS aired a prime-time animated TV special based on the musical, also called You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor. 0000044879 00000 n During the early 1960s, Gesner had begun writing songs based on Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters, but was unable to get permission from United Feature Syndicate to use the characters in his songs. Alone one day, during lunch, Charlie Brown talks about his bad days. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. The original cast included Bob Balaban, Gary Burghoff, Bill Hinnant, Skip Hinnant, Karen Johnson and Reva Rose."[2][3][4]. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. 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. /Resources << /ExtGState << /GS6 6 0 R /GS10 7 0 R >> /XObject << /X0 8 0 R trailer Are you mad? '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. After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old. And a prince could be king. The gathered friends sing a little about their individual thoughts of "Happiness" and then they go off, leaving Lucy to make a very un-Lucy-like gesture: she tells Charlie Brown what a good man he is.None of the cast is actually six years old. She hardly ever does look at me. This article is about the stage musical. Wong as Linus, Ilana Levine as Lucy, and Stanley Wayne Mathis as Schroeder. I'm late! (He screams in the musical version. 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." Quick Change: Rabbit Chasing Orchestra with Sally & Snoopy14. Press Esc to cancel. Eventually, he succeeds in doing this, and he enjoys a few minutes of triumph before the kite plummets to the ground ("The Kite"). You have humility, nobility and a sense of honor that is very rare indeed. Some psychiatrists say that people who eat peanut butter sandwiches are lonely. But for the moment let's just say. The Musical. His stupidity, his clumsiness, his inferiority and his lack of confidence, his Why shouldn't she look at me? You try being excited when that round-headed kid comes home from school. His stupidity, his clumsiness, his inferiority This is my report on the past: "The past has always interested people. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Queen Lucy: Melodrama Orchestra with Lucy7a. Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a Failure Face that youre liable to see for a long while. /Linearized 1 ( 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. Snoopy: It is truly a dog's life. All: That you're a good man, Charlie Brown You damnd, co START: And what does this flimsy whimsy Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. All: Youre a good man, Charlie Brown! Bows Orchestra22a. Others: You could be king. Lucy: And you also have some faults, but for the moment, let's just say Charlie Brown: Everybody says to me, I'm something in between. Charlie Brown: Trying not to rock the boat. Was I being judged on the piece of sculpture itself? [5] Orson Bean sang the role of Charlie Brown, Clark Gesner sang Linus, Barbara Minkus sang Lucy, and Bill Hinnant sang Snoopy (he reprised his role in the Off-Broadway production). Quick! I can't think of any possible way you can become Queen. Gender: Female Age Range: Kids | Teens | Late Teens | 20's Summary: Lucy explains Charlie Brown's face to Linus More: Buy the Script of the Musical Click here to download the monologue You're a good man, Charlie Brown, And a sense of honor that are very rare indeed With Wendell Burton, William Hinnant, Barry Livingston, Mark Montgomery. His clumsiness, his inferiority, his lack of confidence. After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old. Smith, Michael. Clark Gesner Charlie Brown appears, trying to get his unusually stubborn kite to soar in the air. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. startxref Schroeder is aware of her feelings, but remains aloof as he plays his piano. He goes through a scene, with him being a pilot searching for the Red Baron. I want Linus to study your face. How can anything go wrong on a day like this? You're a prince and a prince could be king This is for you Lucy(He hands her the card) Merry Christmas. You are kind to all the animals and every little bird. Oooh, take the leap. Snoopy bursts into song about his craving for supper until Charlie Brown firmly tells him to eat his meal ("Suppertime"). Linus: I think Charlie Brown has nice hands. Lucy: If only you weren't so wishy-washy. Never try to discuss marriage with a musician! "Good grief: For a way-Off Broadway preview, why not Skokie?" [32], Notes: The character of "Sally" was added in the 1999 revival, replacing "Patty" from the original version. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. There's that cute little red-headed girl eating her lunch over there! I think lunchtime is about the worst tim Now Linus, I want you to take a good loo "Do you know what I intend? I really don't think you have anything to worry about, Charlie Brown. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown, I want Linus to study your face. La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la You're the kind of reminder we need. "It's The Great White Way, Charlie Brown" ("TGIF" column). [gasps] SHE'S LOOKING AT ME!! 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' by Clark Gesner. Charlie Brown (Overlapping): There they go again. He goes to see Lucy, who is at her psychiatrist booth. His clumsiness, his inferiority, his lack of confidence. 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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: Every voice in harmony, >> You're cheerful through the day. 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! It takes the form of a conversation, a largely one-sided one, between Lucy van Pelt and her younger brother Linus. << But this doesn't seem to make that much difference once we are into the play, because what they are saying to each other is with the openness of that early childhood time, and the obvious fact is that they are all really quite fond of each other.-Clark GesnerWHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE SHOW AND THIS REVISED VERSION?In 1998 the authors and producers of the original 1967 musical show You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown decided it was time for a major revival of the work in a Broadway theatre. Notice how it has failure written all over it. Lucy: If only you weren't so wishy-washy. What a good man %PDF-1.5 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (TV special), https://en.wikiquote.org/w/index.php?title=You%27re_a_Good_Man,_Charlie_Brown&oldid=2953582. The dull vacant look in the eyes. if I cant be a queen, then Ill be very rich then I will buy myself a queendom. Schroeder: You are kind. Patty: The only thing wrong with Charlie Brown is his lack of confidence; his inferiority and lack of confidence. /L 56388 You are kind to all the animals and every little bird. You could be king, Charlie . 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. 0000045971 00000 n If tomorrow is already today Charlie Brown, there's no way that tomorrow could be a better day. In fact, I can't remember her ever looking at me. The original production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" opened on March 7, 1967 at Theatre 80 St. Marks in Greenwich Village, NYC and became a smash hi. In the original Off-Broadway production, the instrumentation was simply a piano (doubling on toy piano and melodica), a bass, and percussion. We must paint a picture with music and words- and concentrate! Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da! /Type /Page Linus enters, holding his blanket and sucking his thumb. PLEASE BE ADVISED: There are multiple versions of this title. At noon, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Charlie Brown are working on their Peter Rabbit book reports, each in his or her own way. The Peanuts gang performs the classic Broadway musical. ( Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts, Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don't Come Back!! /Filter /FlateDecode Is this not the responsibility of my parents? Quick Change: Ice Cream - Orchestra11. This new score is complete with all the new vocal arrangements and a piano-reduction of the new accompanying orchestration. La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la! See production, box office & company info, Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!! In 1973, the show was adapted for television in a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV special, broadcast on NBC. 0000055425 00000 n Linus denies, and Lucy decides to cultivate her life for her "natural beauty" ("Queen Lucy"). [42], Brantley did praise some of the cast, saying, "Kristin Chenoweth's performance as Sally will be the part that should seal her reputation. The only thing wrong with my big brother Charlie Brown is his lack of confidence. Or was I being judged on my talent? With Kevin Brando, Michael Dockery, Brad Kesten, Jeremy Scott Reinbolt. Determined not to let what happened at the championship bother him, Charlie Brown decides to join Schroeder's Glee Club and cheer up by singing "Home on the Range" with his friends. xref This is an abridged version of the original stage musical. You're a good man You could go out and do anything. And a sense of honor that is very rare indeed Charlie Brown gives it back to Patty, but soon learns it was Craig Bowerman's valentine. Snoopy: Woof! 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