Schulz Museum Theatre
In our Downstairs Changing Gallery, we strive to present informative, innovative, and always interesting exhibitions for our visitors. In past exhibitions, we have explored the histories of particular Peanuts characters, Charles Schulz's own cartooning influences, and how Peanuts has been portrayed in American popular culture.
Theatre Schedule | January 2009 |
| (please note that Theatre showings before 11am are
on weekends only) |
 10:15 ● It’s Magic, Charlie Brown
When Snoopy puts on a magic show, most of his tricks are failures—except for one...he makes Charlie Brown invisible! While Snoopy tries to make him visible again, Charlie Brown realizes this may be his golden opportunity to kick Lucy's football.
(originally aired April 28, 1981 ~ 30 minutes)
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10:45 ● The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
Linus' cousin Dolly lives in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where Orville and Wilbur Wright prepare for their historic first flight—with a little help from the Peanuts Gang: Peppermint Patty and Marcie are mechanics for the Wright brothers’ aircraft; Snoopy becomes top dog and oversees the events leading to the flight; and Woodstock demonstrates the principles of flying (part of the This is America, Charlie Brown series).
(originally aired November 4, 1988 ~ 30 minutes) |
11:15 ● Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
 Charlie Brown is assigned to read War and Peace over the Christmas holidays, but keeps getting distracted—first by dance lessons, then by Peppermint Patty's New Year's party. Things get worse for him when he finds out that the guest list includes the Little Red-Haired Girl. Feeling guilty about his upcoming book report, Charlie Brown leaves the party and sits on the front porch to read his book, but soons falls asleep. Can Charlie Brown ever finish his book report in time for the first day back to school?
(originally aired January 1, 1986 ~ 30 minutes) |
11:40 ● A Charlie Brown Celebration
Charles Schulz talks about Peanuts and introduces animations based on newspaper strips. Some of the short skits include: Peppermint Patty accidentally enrolls in dog-training classes; Charlie Brown gets sick, goes to the hospital, and Lucy promises not to pull away the football if he gets better; while on a field trip, Linus and his new paramour "Truffles" are trapped on top of a barn and must be rescued by helicopter (a.k.a. Snoopy); and more!
(originally aired May 24, 1982 ~ 30 minutes) |
12:30 ● Beethoven Lives Upstairs
 This highly-acclaimed production features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Their subject is the "madman" who has moved into the upstairs apartment of their Vienna home. Through a touching correspondence and beautifully performed excerpts, Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty of his music and the torment of his deafness. By the end of the recording young listeners have been touched by history, drama, music, and fun. Based on the award-winning recording, the Beethoven Lives Upstairs Symphony Concert is an imaginative way to introduce young audiences and their families to the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven.
(originally aired in 1992 ~ 50 minutes) |
1:30 ● Charles Schulz: A Charlie Brown Life
Overview of Schulz's life and career—part of the A&E channel’s Biography series.
With interviews with Schulz's son and daughter, cartoonists Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse) and Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), coworkers, and even the woman who inspired the Little Red-Haired Girl.
(originally aired December 25, 1995 ~ 45 minutes) |
2:15 ● The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
 Linus' cousin Dolly lives in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where Orville and Wilbur Wright prepare for their historic first flight—with a little help from the Peanuts Gang: Peppermint Patty and Marcie are mechanics for the Wright brothers’ aircraft; Snoopy becomes top dog and oversees the events leading to the flight; and Woodstock demonstrates the principles of flying (part of the This is America, Charlie Brown series).
(originally aired November 4, 1988 ~ 30 minutes) |
2:45 ● Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz
Documentary about Charles Schulz, his comic strip, and its spinoffs in other media, showcasing the world of Peanuts at the height of its popularity. It incorporates segments from the unaired 1963 documentary A Boy Named Charlie Brown, although much of the show is new material.
(originally aired May 24, 1969 ~ 30 minutes) |
3:15 ● It’s Magic, Charlie Brown
When Snoopy puts on a magic show, most of his tricks are failures—except for one...he makes Charlie Brown invisible! While Snoopy tries to make him visible again, Charlie Brown realizes this may be his golden opportunity to kick Lucy's football.
(originally aired April 28, 1981 ~ 30 minutes) |
 3:45 ● The Charlie Rose Show
Charles Schulz talks about the upcoming 50th anniversary of Peanuts (in 2000) and reveals that his own personality is the inspiration for Charlie Brown.
(originally aired May 9, 1997 ~ 40 minutes)
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4:30 ● Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
Charlie Brown is assigned to read War and Peace over the Christmas holidays, but keeps getting distracted—first by dance lessons, then by Peppermint Patty's New Year's party. Things get worse for him when he finds out that the guest list includes the Little Red-Haired Girl. Feeling guilty about his upcoming book report, Charlie Brown leaves the party and sits on the front porch to read his book, but soons falls asleep. Can Charlie Brown ever finish his book report in time for the first day back to school?
(originally aired January 1, 1986 ~ 30 minutes) |
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