Patchgoue, NY - November 9, 2016 - Based on the popular television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to present "A Charlie Brown Christmas," on Sunday, Nov. 27, adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer and based on the Peanuts characters created by Charles M. Schulz.

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with our live rendition of your favorite holiday special! Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down - Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us all about what's most important during the Yuletide season.

This faithful stage adaption of the cartoon classic is performed on stage by an adult cast.

There will be two performances, the first beginning at 1 p.m. and the second presentation beginning at 4 p.m. Patchogue Theatre's production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is for all ages, but please note that this is an abbreviated show prepared for school-aged children.
 
Tickets for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" are available online, by phone or at the box office. Ticket prices range from $12 to $20 plus a ticket service fee. For more information on our family-friendly production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," visit PatchogueTheatre.org or call the Box Office at 631-207-1313.

About Patchogue Theatre For the Performing Arts (PTPA)
Patchogue Theatre first opened in 1923 as the largest theatre in Suffolk County. It still is, with the installation of 1,104 brand new seats during the 2016 renovation. Saved by Village of Patchogue in 1996 and lovingly restored it to its original grandeur, this beautiful and historic venue was in use 230 days with over 150,000 in attendance for its 2014-2015 season. PTPA is an independent community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that leases the building from the Village of Patchogue and covers all of the operating costs without any subsidies from the Village. PTPA's leadership consists of a volunteer board of directors and a small professional staff. Patchogue Theatre continues to thrive thanks to the hard work of over 80 volunteers as well as the businesses, funding agencies and individuals who support PTPA by contributing their time and resources. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, N.Y., and can be reached at 631-207-1313 or by visiting PatchogueTheatre.org.