For the first time in ages, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is shelving its usual holiday suspects (A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol) and dusting off a different beloved classic instead.
And yours truly couldn’t be more thrilled.
Debuting on TV in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas has spent six decades helping families crown the tree, mantle, or whatever passes for holiday central in your house. This one hits me square in the nostalgia—bet it does you too, dear reader.
In just under two weeks (running November 28 through December 27), Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang will shuffle onto the Alvina Krause stage in Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Expect the classic mix of heartfelt holiday melancholy, Snoopy’s rooftop doghouse antics, Lucy’s five-cent psychiatry booth, and enough good grief-fueled highjinks to warm even the grinchiest heart.
Photo Credit: BTE
And now—official word from BTE:
“The littlest tree can make the biggest difference.” A Charlie Brown Christmas Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Nov 28–Dec 27
By Charles M. Schulz Based on the TV special by Bill Melendez & Lee Mendelson Stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer Special arrangement by Arthur Whitelaw & Ruby Persson Directed by Aaron White Sponsored by Journey Bank
It wouldn’t be the holidays without extra Christmas magic—and BTE is delivering. Depending on the day you attend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday), you’ll unwrap a different gift of cheer.
Lifetime memories? Guaranteed.
Here’s your guide to the magic:
Photo Credit: BTE
“Many memories have come from families watching A Charlie Brown Christmas together, and Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble wants to help you create more! Throughout our run, we will host weekly tie-in events before and after our performances.
Thrifty Thursdays
Anyone with a ticket for A Charlie Brown Christmas can receive special discounts on some of the best fare in town. Stay tuned for a full list of participating restaurants and their special deals. Cocoa and Cocktails Jazz Hour
At Friday performances, every child will get a free hot chocolate to enjoy before or after the show. After the show, patrons can stay for a live jazz performance by our house band, write postcards to Santa, and enter the Snoopy’s doghouse and Lucy’s Psychiatry Booth selfie contest with a chance to win a holiday goody bag. Adults can enjoy seasonal cocktails while the band plays.
Sing-a-long Saturdays Listen and join in as local choirs and musicians, such as the Millville Area School District Junior-Senior High School Select Chorus and the South Williamsport Area School District High School Select Chorus, sing holiday standards and carols after the performance! Check our website for a listing of who will be performing!
Make A Memory Matinees
Saturday and Sunday matinees, post-performance except November 29th Following the show on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, audience members are welcome to come on the stage to take photographs with Snoopy and Woodstock.
For an extra memorable experience, ask us to take an instant photo. We will then slip the photo into a special keepsake ornament frame, so every Christmas tree you’ll ever have will have a bit of that Charlie Brown tree spirit.
What a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! I’m beyond excited to see this show and, I hope you are too.
For tickets and additional information – please visit bte.org. You can also find Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble on social media, via Facebook and Instagram. Tickets for this show are still available and can be purchased online, and or at the box office.
As always, be sure to keep an eye out for our review of BTE’s second play of their 48th season – here and on our social media channels.
