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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE
DECEMBER 4, 2021
STAGE MUSICAL CELEBRATES SCHULZ’S CLASSIC PEANUTS COMIC
STRIP AND ICONIC 1965 TELEVISION SPECIAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 4, 2021) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at the Kimmel Cultural Campus’Merriam Theater on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family! In A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life on stage, celebrating the timeless television special as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts characters uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage is part of the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Family Discovery Series, sponsored by Dietz & Watson.
Deeply committed to the health and safety of guests, artists, and staff and proudly certified by GBAC, the gold standard for infection prevention programs, the Kimmel Cultural Campus is requiring masks to be worn at all times, as well as proof of vaccination for those over 12. Guests under 12 will be required to show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of the event.
“Our Family Discovery Series features the world’s leading family-friendly artists and titles, from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood to STOMP to Wild Kratts Live, to spark a love of the arts for the whole family” said Frances Egler, senior director of programming and presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “We welcome a new generation to experience A Charlie Brown Christmas this year, alongside those who grew up watching this magical television special yearly.”
Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings all those favorite characters to life, set to the original television special’s dialogue and encompassing favorite scenes from the original animated television show, with more fun, more music, and more finding the true Christmas spirit. Set to the unforgettable sounds of the classic Vince Guaraldi musical score, after the final bow the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.
Peanuts is among the most popular and influential brands in the world, and Schulz’s Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning story has been a longstanding tradition, warming the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over 50 years ago. 2020 was a celebration of 55 years of the iconic animated A Charlie Brown Christmas and the 70th Anniversary of the creation of the Peanuts.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage is 90 minutes, including intermission.
Other featured performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include Anastasia (November 23 – 28, 2021, Merriam Theater), STOMP (December 28, 2021 – January 2, 2022, Merriam Theater), Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!(January 15, 2022, Merriam Theater), and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical!) (January 23, 2022, Merriam Theater).
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE
Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Merriam Theater
December 4, 2021, 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Safe & Clean Commitment + Flexible Ticket Policy
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is proudly certified by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council – the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention programs.
We will always put the safety of our guests, artists, and staff first, and we have worked closely with partners, producers, artists, guests and other performing arts centers around the nation to develop the most comprehensive plan to safely reopen our doors. We are committing to a healthy and clean environment with increased disinfection, enhanced ventilation, and will enforce recommended health authority guidelines, including masks and proof of vaccination.
For more information on our Safe & Clean Commitment, please visit kimmelculturalcampus.org.
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Masks are required to be worn at all times when on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, except when actively consuming food or beverage in designated locations. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted.
All attendees for public events must show proof of full vaccination at the time of entry, with valid photo ID and copy of vaccination card (physical or photo). Proof of negative COVID-19 tests will not be accepted, with the exception of children under the age of 12; children under 12 will be required to show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of the event. This policy is subject to change based upon guidance from the CDC and local health authorities.
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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to eight esteemed Resident Companies: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly POPS, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the proud Kimmel Cultural Campus Season Sponsor. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, co-workers, and programs here.
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