Entertainment
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Its Official: The Sesame Place Water Tower, an Iconic Bucks County Site, is Coming Down
After waiting to see what would become of a Bucks County icon, residents and visitors are now seeing a local monument come down. The Sesame Street water tower, the largest advertisement for the popular Sesame Place theme park in Bucks County, is finally being demolished. As of April 11, only the top of the structure has…
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Rubber Duckie, I’m Awfully Fond of You: Sesame Place Fans Vote for Monument’s New Home
One of the most recognizable monuments in Bucks County has been moved from its longtime spot to make way for a new structure. The Rubber Duckie statue, which has stood atop the popular Sesame Place amusement park in Langhorne for decades, has been moved to another part of the park as the new “Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores” attraction. Fans of…
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Youth Center by Kamp for Kids at the Neshaminy Mall is ‘Fire’
A new camp for children in Bucks County offers a fun area for the young residents to enjoy games at a popular location. Peg Quann wrote about the camp for Philly Burbs. Kamp for Kids recently opened the Youth Center, a new place for teens to hang out at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem. And judging…
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Historic Bucks County Theater to Host Annual Performance of Classic Music Piece
A popular theater in Bucks County will be hosting an annual musical event that is sure to be a hit amongst attendees both young and old. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will host the Newtown Chamber Orchestra’s annual performance of “Peter and the Wolf” on April 23 at 3…
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Toy Train Collectors, Rejoice! Bucks Fire Department to Host Show for Enthusiasts
Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion! A fire department in Bucks County will be hosting a special event for toy train collectors. The Croydon Fire Company’s Station 11, located at 911 State Road in Croydon, will be hosting their Annual Toy Trains and Collectibles Show on March 25 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM. “Founded…
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Popular New Jersey Comedian Making Stop at Historic Theatre in Bucks County
A popular comedian, who was a fixture on one of the most popular radio programs of all time, will be performing in Bucks County very soon. New Jersey comedian Rich Vos will be making a stop at the historic Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, on April 1 at 8:30 PM.…
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New Arcade to Host Grand-Opening in Small Town Across the River from Bucks County
An arcade is set to open just outside of Bucks County, and local residents of every age group will have something to enjoy at the new spot. The Del-Vue Arcade, located at 30 South Union Street in Lambertville, is hosting its grand opening on March 10 at 3 PM. Its website describes it as a…
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Eagles’ Jason Kelce Joins Brother Travis on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Winning the Super Bowl has its privileges beyond sports, as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently discovered when he hosted Saturday Night Live. Of course, being the second-best team in the NFL and being Travis’ brother worked out pretty well for Jason Kelce, too. The Eagles center appeared with Travis in a sketch…
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One of Bucks County’s Most Infamous Tragedies is Being Written Into a Television Show
Six years after a horrific tragedy garnered national attention toward Bucks County, a major network will be making a series on the events. Michele Haddon wrote about the series for the Bucks County Courier Times. Back in early July of 2017, authorities found the bodies of Jimi Taro Patrick, Dean Finocchiaro, Mark Sturgis and Thomas…
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Doylestown Native Pink Places Nearby River in Spotlight on ‘Drew Barrymore Show’
One of the most famous singers from Bucks County recently visited a popular talk show to catch up with an old entertainment industry friend. Staff writers from CBS Philadelphia wrote about the recent appearance. Doylestown native Pink recently showcased her love for the City of Brotherly Love on television earlier this week. The singer appeared…
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Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts
Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at the historic building, located in the heart of Norristown. The partnership was forged when the zoo played an integral role in opening the Charles L. Blockson exhibition at the theater in 2022. The collaboration will…
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Newtown Native, Former NFL Player to Compete in Upcoming Season of ‘Survivor’
A football player from Bucks County will soon participate in one of the country’s most popular televisions shows, with a big prize on the line. Maggie Mancini wrote about the local player for Philly Voice. Brandon Cottom, a former football fullback from Newtown, will compete in the new season of “Survivor” for a chance to…
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Steel River Playhouse Presents ‘The Laramie Project’ and ‘The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later’
This March, Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown, presents two productions on alternating weekends, allowing audiences to get an insight into a tragedy based on true events and its impact ten years later. A Powerful Story in Two Parts The Laramie Project is the powerful story of Matthew Shepard and the people that live in Laramie, Wyoming,…
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New Indoor Adventure Site Opens in KoP; Owner Calls It a Place He Wishes He Had When Raising Kids
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park — a new indoor mecca of energy-burning, high-tech entertainment — recently opened its doors in King of Prussia, reported Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. The inside amusement park, part of a Connecticut chain, gained TikTok fame from an obstacle course similar to that of the TV game show Wipeout. The…
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West Norriton Resident Has No Problem Admitting That His Moonlighting Job Is a Drag
By day, West Norriton resident Derek Lightcap is a counselor at the Valley Forge Memorial Garden cemetery in King of Prussia. He balances the weight of that career with a polar-opposite moonlighting job: Lightcap is a drag performer, sassily entertaining crowds with the persona he’s created, Fanci Dismount. “I’ve been an entertainer my whole life,”…
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This New Hope Venue Once Hosted a Very Famous Singer, Actress for Two Nights
Known for bringing in the best of the best in entertainment, one Bucks County venue once hosted as famous singer for two nights in a row. The Bucks County Playhouse, located at 70 South Main Street in New Hope, regularly hosts musical and theatrical shows that feature big-time performers from various entertainment backgrounds. Many actors…
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Tony Award-Winning ‘Falsettos’ Slated for Feb. Run at Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown
Falsettos at Steel River Playhouse tells the story of a large, eccentric and dysfunctional — but loving — Jewish family in New York in the late 1970s. The play is the story of Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family. He has a caring wife, Trina and a young son, Jason. But the family…
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Doylestown Theater One of Many to Close After Regal’s Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
A popular movie theatre in Bucks County is set to close after the chain’s parent company announces several closures due to bankruptcy. Staff writers from New Jersey 101.5 wrote about the closure. The Regal Barn Plaza, located on Easton Road in Doylestown, is set to close early this year. The closure is just one of…
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