A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Zach Theatre

Nov. 06 - Dec. 27

The Peanuts crew returns after a sold-out season run last season! Charlie Brown’s search for the true meaning of Christmas unfolds with a little help from Snoopy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts posse. Set to Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable jazz score, this festive show serves up a warm cup of holiday cheer. Sparkling with playful choreography, classic tunes, and timeless Peanuts humor, this story is sure to make your season a whole lot brighter.

 

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A Charlie Brown Christmas includes both an adult and student cast. The adult cast includes JP Lopez as Charlie Brown; Matt Kennedy as Snoopy; Kyra Jackson as Sally; Noah Cantrell as Schroeder; Zaid Ricarte as Linus; and Carter Osborne as Understudy.

The alternating student cast includes Bella Tamayo and Clara Gosewehr as Lucy; and DeAnna Fletcher and Pepper Love Nugent as Pig Pen; and Caeley Hardy as Understudy.

A Charlie Brown Christmas is directed by Nat Miller with musical direction by Julie Rhodes and choreography by Matt Kennedy. The additional production team includes scenic design by Max Estudillo Cantú; properties design by Rachel Bennick; costume design by Kerry Bechtel; lighting design by S. Elliott; sound design by Rodd Simonsen; stage manager Emma Frances Frith; and assistant stage manager Ivy Clamons.

Age Recommendation: Ages 5 and up

Run Time: 40 minutes with no intermission

A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Charles Schultz, Bill Melendez, Lee Mendelson (TV), Eric Shaeffer (stage)
Zach Theatre

November 06 - December 27, 2026
Kleberg Stage, Zach Theatre
South Lamar Blvd at Riverside Drive
Austin, TX, 78704

 November 6–December 27, 2026 (Public Performances)
The Kleberg at Zach | 1421 W Riverside Dr. | Austin, TX | 78704
 Start at $26 (Youth) and $37 (Adult) available at Zach’s box office – 512-476-0541 x1, zachtheater.org.

For school performances please contact 512-476-0541 x2.

Special events in celebration of A Charlie Brown Christmas:

  • Pay What You Wish Week – Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • The Holiday Market at Zach – Saturdays: November 21 & 28; December 12 & 19, 2026 from 3:00-7:00pm; with Kids’ Market at Zach Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 12:00-3:30pm
  • Press Night and Champagne Opening – Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00pm; Press may RSVP to nicole.shiro@motleycrewmedia.com
  • Sensory-Friendly Performance – Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00am
  • ASL Performance – Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:00am