Encores 2027: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Hallelujah, Baby!; Kiss of the Spider Woman

I love that we were both so on the ball with this, and that we had to include the titles in the thread name. :-)

I love that we were both so on the ball with this, and that we had to include the titles in the thread name. :-)

ENCORES!
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Feb 3 – 14, 2027

SUBSCRIBER WEEK | Feb 3 – 7, 2027
Wed – Fri 7:30pm
Sat 2 & 7:30pm | Sun 2 & 7pm

Based on the Comic Strip PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Directed by Sam Pinkleton

Happiness is...experiencing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton (Oh, Mary!) and featuring the original 1967 orchestrations. Join the PEANUTS gang on a series of small but seismic adventures in this beloved musical that captures the joy, struggle, and quiet urgency of growing up. When every triumph sings and every failure stings, this show reminds us of the importance of searching for happiness anyway.

ENCORES!
HALLELUJAH, BABY!
Mar 17 – 28, 2027

SUBSCRIBER WEEK | Mar 17 – 21, 2027
Wed – Fri 7:30pm
Sat 2 & 7:30pm | Sun 2 & 7pm

Book by Arthur Laurents 
Music by Jule Styne 
Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green 
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra 

This 1968 Tony Award–winning musical from legendary Golden Age collaborators Jule Styne and Arthur Laurents (Gypsy) and Betty Comden and Adolph Green(Singin’ in the Rain) traces the journey of both a rising star and a changing America. At its center is Georgina, a determined young Black woman pursuing ambition, identity, and love across decades of the 20th century—without aging a day.

ENCORES!
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
Apr 28 – May 9, 2027

SUBSCRIBER WEEK | Apr 28  – May 2, 2027
Wed – Fri 7:30pm
Sat 2 & 7:30pm | Sun 2 & 7pm

Book by Terrence McNally 
Music by John Kander 
Lyrics by Fred Ebb 
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig 
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra 
Directed and Choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler

John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally’s hauntingly beautiful seven-time Tony Award–winning musical returns in a revelatory revival directed and choreographed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton). Imprisoned under brutal conditions, unlikely companions Molina and Valentin find solace in the beguiling tales of the glamorous movie star Aurora, in a powerful story of hope and resilience that feels as urgent as ever.

 

Her name is Auroraaaaaa…

Wiseman’s key art for Kiss of the Spider Woman is terrific. The barbed wire-like twisted female torso with arms and legs extended is so clever. And I just love the fuchsia.

Updated On: 4/29/26 at 10:15 AM

Christ, that’s a good season. I’m thrilled I can FINALLY see a production of “Hallelujah, Baby!” That one has been on my list for years, now. 

Begging and pleading for someone else - anyone else - as Aurora. We have several genuine triple threats working in this city who would dance, sing, and act circles around Ariana.

So….Jasmine for Sally in Charlie Brown? What do you think?

If this is not the revival version, there IS no Sally.

Is it common for them not to announce the director of one of the shows, or am I missing who's directing Hallelujah, Baby! (Please not Porter...)

Ah !!! Thanks everyone I need to keep up on my Charlie Browns 

Solow would be perfect casting.

Also: Andrew Lippa is not included in the listed credits for this, so this does seem to be the original version.