David Hyde Pierce, Danielle Brooks, Ayo Edebiri, Jin Ha Will Star in Encores! Charlie Brown
Playbill • • entertainment
Key Points:
- New York City Center Encores! will present Clark Gesner's musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown from February 3-14, 2027, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton.
- Tony winner David Hyde Pierce will star as Charlie Brown, joined by Danielle Brooks as Lucy, Ayo Edebiri as Snoopy, and Jin Ha as Linus, with additional cast members to be announced.
- The production will stage the original 1967 version of the musical, featuring songs like "Happiness" and "Little Known Facts," distinct from the 1999 Broadway revival's new arrangements and songs.
- Choreography will be by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt and music direction by Meghann Zervoulis Bate.
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will open the 2027 Encores! season, which also includes Hallelujah, Baby! and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
