Nothing brings us back to the angst and struggles of our childhood quite like Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch. Based on the Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown follows the story of the Peanuts gang as they explore life’s big questions. 

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Charlie Brown is joined by his neighborhood friends; Lucy, who is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder; Linus, the blanket-toting best friend; Sally, the perfectionist; Peppermint Patty, the sporty outgoing friend; and Snoopy, the beagle with the rich imagination. As the friends play baseball, football, do homework, and swoon over their crushes, they discuss serious topics such as popularity, loneliness, character, and what real happiness truly is. 

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Over the course of its run, it was nominated for several Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards. Kristin Chenoweth won Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 1999 and Roger Bart also won in that same year for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. 

Backdrops For You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Given that the musical takes place in Charlie Brown’s neighborhood, including the baseball field, park, his home and school, there are several backdrops that would help set the stage for this beloved musical. 

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Garden Backdrop 

For many of the outdoor scenes, while the Peanuts gang plays and chats, the Garden Backdrop #1902 would make for an excellent setting. This backdrop includes a garden with hedges and flowers as well as a rod iron fence and gateway. 

Sunrays & Outdoors 

While the Peanuts gang may take on heavy topics such as the meaning of happiness and what life should be all about, they are always friendly and heartwarmingly honest about their childhood thoughts. This Sunray Backdrop # 2302 with brilliant blue skies and puffy white clouds fits the bill for this crew. 

Woodsy Option

As Charlie Brown and his gang play, do homework and hang out, they often find themselves in the woods of their neighborhood. This Stylized Woods Backdrop # 0584 depicts a tree-filled woodsy area with an open field for playing. 

A Sunset Sky Option 

By the conclusion of the musical, Charlie Brown celebrates the joy of friendships, this Sunset Sky Backdrop# 2491 would be an excellent choice.

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