It's 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at the Children's Theatre of Western Springs

Submitted by the Theatre of Western Springs.

The Children’s Theatre of Western Springs presents the stage adaptation of Charles Schulz’s holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

This production features a cast and crew of young theatre artists from CTWS’ award-winning theatre education program. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” runs from Dec. 4-13 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave.

Performances take place on:

• · 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and 11
• · 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12
• · 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12
• · 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13

The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” complete with the fantastic and beloved Vince Guaraldi score. Relive the magic of this beloved holiday classic with your family, and join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts as they discover the real meaning of Christmas.

Performances will be in the Theatre of Western Springs’ Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are $8 for students 18 and younger and $15 for adults. Tickets may be purchased by calling 708-246-3380 or at theatreofwesternsprings.com Group rates are available. Call to ask about sensory-friendly performances, school field trips, and overnighters. All performances take place at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Avenue, Western Springs, IL. Free parking is available.

CAST

Charlie Brown: Jay Baldwin of Western Springs

Four: Mia Batenic of Clarendon Hills

Frieda: Sarah Carlson of Western Springs

Woodstock: Ava Cousins of Willow Springs

Pig Pen: Rita Hynes of Western Springs

Marcie: Olivia Janik of La Grange

Lucy Van Pelt: Emily Leatherwood of Darien

Shermy: Johnathon Leatherwood of Darien

Snoopy: Grant McKenzie of Western Springs

Three: Ashling O’Leary of Burr Ridge

Sally Brown: Maggie Pabst of Western Springs

Shirley: Avery Plonka of La Grange

Schroeder: Chase Sikora of Hinsdale

Patricia “Peppermint Patty” Reichhardt: Matigan Smith of Hinsdale

Violet Gray: Lauren Tabour of La Grange

Linus Van Pelt: Jack Turner of Western Springs

Photo credit: Bill Hammack

Photo 1: Lucy (Emily Leatherwood) offers Charlie Brown (Jay Baldwin) some advice for how to get into the Christmas spirit.

Photo 2: Charlie Brown (Jay Baldwin) is disappointed to discover that Snoopy (Grant McKenzie) has happily gotten wrapped up in the commercialism of Christmas.

Photo 3: Charlie Brown (Jay Baldwin) and Linus (Jack Turner) contemplate the true meaning of Christmas.