Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown

[spiderdj82]

Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#1

Posted: 6/22/07 at 1:33pm

So, which one do you think is the superior show--SNOOPY or YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN?

In my opinion, SNOOPY has better songs and a lot more fun to listen to.

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Updated On: 6/22/07 at 01:33 PM

[thenewmoon]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#2

Posted: 6/22/07 at 1:41pm

I'd have to say I like both equally, although YAGMCH seems closer to the rhythm/sensibility of the actual Peanuts comics, to me.

[raphael06]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#2

Posted: 6/22/07 at 1:58pm

I second SNOOPY! I think all the songs are really catchy and move a lot better then YAGMCB.

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[EdmundOG]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#3

Posted: 6/22/07 at 2:45pm

While Snoopy may be better technically, You're a Good Man is MUCH more like the actual comics, and thus better to me.

[Calvin]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#4

Posted: 6/22/07 at 2:51pm

The biggest drawback to YAGMCB is the amorphous Patty character. No one under the age of 70 even remembers her from the comics.

[LuPonatic]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#5

Posted: 6/22/07 at 3:34pm

If you are thinking the revival version of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, then I would choose that, because the beefed up orchestrations and added songs really make that show great. comparing original versions, though, I would choose Snoopy. I just love Dime a Dozen and I Know Now and Edgar Allen Poe...the list of great tunes goes on and on in that show. Of course I only know the book for Charlie Brown, I've never seen Snoopy, so in that regard I am not able to compare.

[TheatreDiva90016]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#6

Posted: 6/22/07 at 3:52pm

Well, since I was the first guy to play Woodstock in a non-Equity performance of the show, I have to say SNOOPY!


Damn, that was a long time ago.

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[bschneid76]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#7

Posted: 6/22/07 at 4:21pm

I directed a production of Snoopy, and I love the show. The Big Bow Wow is a terrific number and a tour de force song is The Writer where Snoopy writes his novel.

It's fun!

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[Unknown User]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#8

Posted: 6/22/07 at 7:15pm

Snoopy for me but I grew up with the TV animated version from the mid 80s (without even knowing the songs were from a live version) so the songs are ingrained in my head.

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[mollyml05]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#9

Posted: 6/22/07 at 10:15pm

Snoopy, but I'm a bit partial. My parents met when my mom played Peppermint Patty and my dad played Snoopy in a local production in 1982. The rest is history (no wonder I'm such a Broadway enthusiast lol)

[kyleorlando]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#10

Posted: 6/22/07 at 10:39pm

As someone who has been in regional productions of both shows as Linus (YAGMCB) and then Snoopy (Snoopy!!!), I really prefer YAGMCB over Snoopy!!!.

Reason being is that Charlie Brown is the heart of the comic strip while Snoopy tends to be a reflection of social changes.

Snoopy is a great show, but I felt is was missing something (although Big Bow Wow was one of the best times I've ever had on stage).

I do have to admit that I prefer to listen to the London version of Snoopy!!! on cd. The music and orchestrations are better than the original versions of Snoopy and YAGMCB.

However, Lorna Luft was Peppermint Patty in Snoopy back when it was at the Lambs Theatre. I think that tops Gary Burgdoff as Charlie Brown.

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Updated On: 6/23/07 at 10:39 PM

[husk_charmer]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#11

Posted: 6/23/07 at 12:03am

See, a lot of those I talk to, say it's whichever you do first or are exposed to first that oyu like the best. Kinda like JCS vs Godspell.

For me, it's YAGMCB...it was my senior thesis in High School.

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[tazber]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#12

Posted: 6/23/07 at 12:12am

SNOOPY!!!

Big Bow Wow is one of my favorite songs. So cute.

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[Perfectly Marvelous]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#13

Posted: 6/23/07 at 12:19am

SNOOPY's music is definitely a lot of fun. As I said in my other thread, it's one the few shows I've been in where the music and the plot isn't driving me crazy. "Edgar Allan Poe", "Clouds", and "Poor Sweet Baby" are my favorite numbers from the show. And, I guess I have to say "The Vigil" is too, because it's my own number and I'm finally doing it some justice. Luckily, there's a slew of good songs which beats out the if-I-have-to-sing-this-again-I'm-going-to-kill-myself "Don't Be Anything Less".

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[EdmundOG]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#14

Posted: 6/23/07 at 1:32am

"However, Lorna Luft was Peppermint Patty in Snoopy back when it was at the Lambs Theatre. I think that tops Gary Burgdoff as Charlie Brown. "

Yeah, but Bob Balaban was Snoopy, as well, and the two of them together beat Garland Lite.

[DirtyRottenGirl]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#15

Posted: 6/23/07 at 9:41am

My question music and everything aside which has a better book? I know YAGMCB because i've seen it and I was in it. Is Snoopy so random and unenjoyable. I guess I like the songs from YAGMCB but the in between stuff is not to appealing to me.

[Smaxie]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#16

Posted: 6/23/07 at 9:48am

Who are you calling amorphous?

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[Producer2]

re: Snoopy vs. Charlie Brown#17

Posted: 6/23/07 at 10:01am

After doing both several times with children, the revival of Charlie Brown is superior. Especially with "My New Philosophy," "Beethoven Day," and the new opening. Granted Snoopy is the funnier, less depressing character.