Live cast of the Peanuts show ready to perform. Submitted Photo

Just in time for the holiday season, everyone’s favorite Peanuts television special comes to life on stage at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets are on sale at reglenna.com and by calling 484-7070.

Peanuts is among the most popular and influential brands in the world, and Schulz’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning story has been a longstanding tradition, warming the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over 50 years ago. Now, the live stage adaptation of the classic animated television special brings all your favorite characters to life – all set to the original special’s dialogue as well as the unforgettable sounds of the classic Vince Guaraldi musical score.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage encompasses each of your favorite scenes from the original animated television show, with more fun, more music, and more finding the true Christmas spirit. After the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols. The show is 90 minutes including intermission. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage is sponsored by Hope’s Windows, Inc. and Clarion Pointe Hotel of Jamestown and is made possible by support from New York State Council on the Arts.

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is located at 116 E. Third St., Jamestown. Normal box office hours are Monday and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Week Holiday Hours noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.