Brett Ryback

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Directed by BILL FENNELLY

The Peanuts gang comes to life onstage in this whimsical and witty musical! You’ll fall in love all over again with Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Patty and Snoopy as they deal with the joys and frustrations of kites, school, baseball and first love. Featuring a new musical arrangement with actors playing their own instruments, delightful numbers like “My Blanket and Me,” “The Book Report” and “Happiness” abound with joy. Whether you come to embrace your nostalgia or share your fond memories with a new generation, you’ll leave with a smile on your face.

"Critic's Pick! A musical fantasia for all ages … a tour-de-force." — CityBeat

"Sweet and straightforward enough to please young theatergoers. And it’s sharp enough for the grown-ups." — The Cincinnati Enquirer

"Incredibly family-friendly, filled with heart, and makes for a memorable night out in Cincinnati. … expect to be engaged from beginning to end." — Cincinnati Parent

ADVISORY: With delightful themes of friendship and childhood, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is suitable for general audiences ages 5 and older. This joyous musical will tug at your heart strings with its gleeful music, nostalgic setting and reimagined musical arrangement. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.

RUNNING TIME: The show runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Promotional photo of the cast of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

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Brett Ryback

Mar 20, 2019, 12:27 PM

Role : Schroeder / Music Captain

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Brett is an actor, composer/lyricist and writer. He originated the role of Marcus off-Broadway in Murder for Two. Other acting credits include The History Boys (Ahmanson Theatre), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Mark Taper Forum) and the world premieres of Shrew!, The Prince of Atlantis, Dr. Cerberus and Imagine (South Coast Repertory). Recent television and film appearances include Mom; Modern Family; How I Met Your Mother; Hail, Caesar!; and the Lifetime movie The Assistant. As a writer, he is the recipient of the ASCAP Foundation’s Cole Porter Award. His musical Passing Through was developed at the Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat and the Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Opera House where it will premiere this summer. His other plays and musicals include Joe Schmoe Saves the World (NAMT 2016, ASCAP/Dreamworks Workshop), Liberty Inn: The Musical (Ovation Award nomination, Best Music/Lyrics), Darling (Weston Playhouse New Musical Award), The Tavern Keeper’s Daughter (Best Musical, Pasadena Weekly) and Nate the Great (South Coast Repertory, First Stage). Brett is currently writing a musical podcast called In Strange Woods, he created the online accompanist website PlayThisForMe.com, and he teaches musical theatre at the University of Southern California. Visit www.brettryback.com. Instagram and Twitter: @btryback

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Directed by BILL FENNELLY

"Critic's Pick! A musical fantasia for all ages … a tour-de-force." — CityBeat

"Sweet and straightforward enough to please young theatergoers. And it’s sharp enough for the grown-ups." — The Cincinnati Enquirer

"Incredibly family-friendly, filled with heart, and makes for a memorable night out in Cincinnati. … expect to be engaged from beginning to end." — Cincinnati Parent

RUNNING TIME: The show runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Promotional photo of the cast of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

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