A Charlie Brown Christmas

by Charles M. Schulz, Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer, By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson

Tickets for all ages now on sale!

The all-ages holiday tradition is back! Charlie Brown is depressed by the never-ending commercialism surrounding the holidays. Thankfully, Linus is there to help him find the true meaning of Christmas in this musical adaptation of the cartoon classic.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Lucy – Sydney Swalberg
Linus – Elijah Spreier
Sally – Rebecca Gelzer
Schroeder – Zachary Kellogg
Snoopy – Justin Jay Smith
Frieda – Tatyana Emery
Pig Pen – Dylan Anthony Macabitas
Charlie Brown – Rolando Cardona
Understudies:
Sally/Frieda/Lucy/Snoopy u/s – Lizzy Bennett
Charlie Brown/Linus/Schroeder/Pig Pen u/s – Bil Nowicki
Production:
Director – Melanie Godsey
Music Director – Zachary Kellogg
Choreographer – Natalie Westgor
Scenic Co-Designer – Richard Lorig
Scenic Co-Designer & Sound Designer – Mark Lund
Costume Designer – Sarah Burch Gordon
Lighting Designer – Tucker Goodman
Stage Manager – Kathryn Louise
Dates and Times
  • Tickets now on sale for all ages!
  • Run Dates: December 4–27, 2025
  • Run Time: 40 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets Advisory Special Performances:
  • Closed Captioning: December 19 at 4:00 PM
  • Sensory Friendly: December 12 at 7:00 PM AND December 23 at 4:00 PM
    • Each Sensory Friendly performance incorporates modifications to accommodate audiences with sensory needs, such as increased lighting in the seating area and house throughout the performance; lower sound levels; a smaller audience to allow for more space and movement between patrons; the use of tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices can be used with headphones during the performance; options to bring in and use special seating devices as needed; fidget toys are welcome.
Further Reading
  • Read the Frequently Asked Questions: (link)
  • Read the Program: In your browser at Encore +, or as part of a downloadable PDF on Encore Spotlight.
Partnerships:
  • Taproot Theatre is partnering with WashMasks Mutual Aid to collect food donations for farmworkers and their families across rural Washington communities. Drop your donations in the lobby. Click here (pdf) to view requested donations.
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Dec 4–27, 2025
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