By Dallon Thorup
If you’re looking for a family friendly show both you and the children can enjoy, Salt Lake Shakespeare’sYou’re A Good Man Charlie Brown at the Babcock Theater is the production you are looking for. My mother and I went together and were thoroughly entertained, smiling from ear to ear, throughout the whole show. Everybody else smiled, too. It was that good.
Because it’s only 90 minutes in length, with no intermission, it’s perfect for kids. You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown is a musical comedy about the beloved Peanuts characters brought to life by not so young actors. It’s a clever story that embodies the classic feel of the cartoons and comic strips we all know and love. Each character in this production did tremendous research as to how to portray each character.
It’s a very small cast: Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroder, Lucy, Sally, and Snoopy are the only characters in the show, but they bring so much life to the Peanuts world.
Snoopy (Connor Norton) did a very nice job. At first, I did notice a few people skeptical that Snoopy was a girl, but in this production it worked.
Sally (Arielle Schmidt) was super cute. My favorite moments with her were during her coat hanger sculpture dialogue, chasing rabbits, and just her full commitment to being a kid.
Linus (Matthew Stott) was the most fun, adorable, cutest character to watch in the whole show. My Blanket and Me was my favorite number, and Linus really committed to the character the whole time. I wish he was a more prominent character.
Schroeder (Wilson Hicken) turned out to be the most surprisingly fantastic character in the show. Super adorable, very fun, and the pipes that he had for Beethoven Day blew me away.
Lucy (Megan Shenefelt) was the definition of perfection as this character. From swooning over Schroeder, to teasing her brother Linus, and even telling Charlie Brown exactly how it is, she was spot on. She was the cartoon character in real life form, with the singing voice of a famous Broadway belter.
Charlie (John Yeeke) the absolute perfectly cast character, was so sad, charming, pathetic and wonderful. He embodied every quality the we know Charlie Brown to have–from his optimism to his depression. His smile when talking about particularly depressing things made you feel for him. His interactions with everyone onstage came across equally sincere and genuine. As well as his marvelous voice. You really are a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
The big group numbers in the show really were a blast to watch. The Book Report, Beethoven Day, My Blanket and Me, and The Baseball Game were just outstanding. Kudos to Musical Director Alex Marshall. This show is nothing but fun, wrapped up with a bow and delivered to the audience. Thank you to Director Denny Berry. Your show is tops!
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The costumes, by Aaron Swenson, were identical to what the characters wear in the comic strip. Super cute. Set Design by Thomas George transported us all to a gigantic playground, which makes the actors look like children. Absolutely wonderful set design. It even worked to where the band was able to hide underneath the playground set.
Bravo to the live band who were astounding to listen to. In particular, the piano player who nailed everything. Band members: Alex Marshall – Conductor/Piano , Eugene Vita Dyson – Violin/Viola, Don Buchanan – Reeds, Ryne Meese – Bass, Eric Jensen – Percussion
I highly recommend this show to anyone, even if you don’t have any kids. It’s an upbeat, uplifting 90 minutes back to yesteryear when Charles Schultz’s sweet characters were all our best friends.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
PERFORMANCE DATES:
June 17-19 7:30pm
June 20th 2:00pm AND 7:30pm
June 21st 2:00pm
AT THE BABCOCK THEATER
300 South 1400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT:
http://tickets.utah.edu/events/youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown/
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