ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern Fort Playhouse will showcase its talents at historic Fort Sisseton for an exciting 19th season.

Northern Fort Playhouse will kick off its performances on July 11 with "Vanities... A New Musical" and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The performance schedule is as follows:

• Friday, July 11: "Vanities... A New Musical" at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, July 12: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, July 13: "Vanities... A New Musical" at 2 p.m. 
• Friday, July 18: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, July 19: "Vanities... A New Musical" at 7:30 p.m. 
• Sunday, July 20: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 2 p.m. 
• Friday, July 25: "Vanities... A New Musical" at 7:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, July 26: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Charles Schulz's beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn't give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and "blockhead," himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine's Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair.

In this revised version, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. The new script features two new songs, particularly funny dialogue and new, catchy orchestrations. Whether you're keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find "Happiness," "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a crowd-pleasing classic.

"Vanities... A New Musical"

Chronicling the comic journey of three bubbly Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives, liberated women and beyond, this tale of coming-of-age in the '60s and '70s is a musical scrapbook of an era that had to be lived to be believed. "Vanities" offers a snapshot-sharp portrait of the lives, loves, disappointments and dreams of best friends caught up in times that are a-changin'.

Ticket Information:

Tickets to the performances can be purchased in advance at 705 Main St., Britton, S.D., or by phone by contacting Pam Lunzman at 605-467-3247. Drop in or call anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets will also be available for sale in the South Barracks one hour prior to the start of the shows. All seats are reserved.  More information regarding ticket prices and meals can be found at northern.edu/northern-fort-playhouse.