Dear Friends,
Thank you for joining us for A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Growing up, it was a family tradition to watch the animated cartoon every holiday season, and one we looked forward to with great anticipation throughout the year.
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Interestingly, A Charlie Brown Christmas was nearly canceled before it ever made it to the television screen. When the executives at Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) learned of Linus’ recitation of the Gospel of Luke, they worried its message might be too blatant for general audiences. However, Charles M. Schulz, the show’s writer, and creator of the Peanuts comic-strip on which the story is based, was adamant it remained in the script.
In addition, concerns about the score, which contained both original jazz pieces composed by Vince Guaraldi and traditional Christmas music, caused the network to consider canceling. However, The Coca-Cola Company, which commissioned and sponsored the show, insisted they move forward. A Charlie Brown Christmas was presented
on Dec. 9, 1965 - and has aired every year since.
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Now here we are, precisely fifty-seven years later, sharing this very special show with all of you. As you listened to the story of Christmas, and sang along to the familiar holiday songs, I hope this brought back fond memories of your own, and
perhaps will create a new tradition for you and your family.
We are thankful for the support of our Sponsors!
Annie Bissinger & Mark Poor
Lubin Family Foundation
Ackceptional Charters
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Nantucket Cultural Council
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation
If this performance has touched you in any way, we hope you will consider donating.
Your 100% tax-deductible gift will help us to continue expanding the arts and cultural programming year-round on Nantucket.
Donate Here or mail your contribution to
Nantucket Dreamland Foundation,
PO Box 989, Nantucket, MA 02554
With Gratitude,
Laura Gallagher Byrne
Director Theatre and Education, Nantucket Dreamland
Alicia L. Carney
Executive Director, Nantucket Dreamland
‘That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.’
- Linus Van Pelt
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upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 'Cinderella'!
Summer Camp Registration is now open for our Summer Productions!
Coming Up...
SpongeBob The Musical
Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr.!
& The Return of Dreamland Kids!
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This Week at the Dreamland!
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It’s the Holiday Season and Red Tickets have arrived! Stop by the Dreamland Lobby to pick up the perfect gifts for the Film & Arts lover in your life!
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Join us for a series of very special evenings at The Dreamland this winter featuring DJ Pete Ahern. There will be a Cash Bar, photobooth and more! Tickets are very limited and the first show has already sold out, so get your tickets today!
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This Week in Film...
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Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
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A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
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FILM FOR THOUGHT
A Curated Film Series for Lovers of Cinema - Wednesdays at 7:00
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The final chapter of his exceptional 15-part documentary exploring the history of cinema, The Story of Film: An Odyssey. Mark Cousins builds a bridge between the “before” of the health crisis, and the “after”.
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Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera. When a series of robberies is committed in his style, John must clear his name. Armed with a list of people who own the most expensive jewels currently in the area, John begins following the first owner, young Francie (Grace Kelly). When her jewels are stolen, Francie suspects John, destroying their tentative romance. John goes on the lam to catch the thief and clear his own name.
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Coming Up... Tickets Available Now!
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