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Bucks County Playhouse’s Alexander Fraser Steps Down on a High Note After 12-Year Run
After 12 years of turning Bucks County Playhouse from a struggling historic theater into one of the region’s most vibrant cultural destinations, Alexander Fraser is taking his final bow on his own terms, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fraser wrapped up his time as producing director this weekend with the opening of South…
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Before They Were Famous: The Stars Who Got Their Start at Bucks County Playhouse
The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope has played an outsized role in American entertainment. For decades, actors have stepped onto the stage at Bucks County Playhouse early in their careers, long before wider audiences knew their names. Many went on to become some of the most recognizable figures in film and television. The building…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $4,330 From ‘Guys and Dolls SR’
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine took center stage on March 6 and 7, premiering their sixth resident-produced musical, Guys and Dolls SR, and raising $4,330 to support employee scholarships and community outreach efforts. Directed and produced by Freedom Village residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, the performances featured resident cast members, many of whom had little to no prior stage experience before auditioning.…
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Bucks County Playhouse Producing Director to Step Down After 12 Years
In June 2026, after 12 years with the Bucks County Playhouse, Producing Director Alexander Fraser will be stepping down from his role, writes staff for the Lower Bucks Times. Fraser joined the New Hope production company in 2014, having previously worked as a producer for shows on and off Broadway. Producers Robyn Goodman and Josh…
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Broadway Actor Makes Bucks County Playhouse Debut in Musical Production
Clyde Voce, an actor known for his roles on and off Broadway, is making his Bucks County Playhouse debut in the musical production of “She Loves Me,” writes Rita Charleston for The Philadelphia Tribune. The show will run from Aug. 15 to Sept. 14. “She Loves Me” is a musical retelling of the story…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Serves Up Pure Fun With ‘State Fair’
Putting on a production of “State Fair” has been on the minds of the Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra for a while now. They had been preparing to perform the show in March 2020, but had to put those plans aside when COVID-19 shut everything down. “We had always hoped to get back to it…
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David Boreanaz Found His Way, Raised by His Locally Famous Dad
Actor David Boreanaz, son of veteran Action News weather forecaster Dave Roberts, has made his own mark in television and film, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Malvern Prep grad who grew up in Villanova and Buffalo, New York, is recognizable from his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, and Angel, and now…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail in Its Final Week of Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra’s (RVCO) fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, enters its final week with shows Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite offers family fun…
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Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Sets Sail With The Pirates of Penzance
The Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra (RVCO) will hoist the sails and lift the anchor for its fall production, The Pirates of Penzance, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford. The Gilbert and Sullivan favorite promises family fun — with plenty of action for children and satiric comedy about the…
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Newtown Arts Company Presents The SpongeBob Musical with Star-Studded Soundtrack
Newtown Arts Company is set to bring The SpongeBob Musical to life from August 15-18 at the Zlock Performing Arts Center, located at Bucks County Community College, writes Blair Ingenthron for Broadway World. Directed by Morgaine Ford-Workman and featuring choreography by Wren Workman, this production also includes music direction by Susan den Outer and…
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Bucks County Playhouse Wraps Up World Premiere of “Last of the Red Hot Mamas”
The Bucks County Playhouse wrapped up the world premiere this Sunday of the musical “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” celebrating the life of the vaudeville icon Sophie Tucker, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Ryann Redmond starred as Sophie Tucker, a pioneering performer known for her larger-than-life personality. “It’s so wonderful to…
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Bucks County Playhouse Debuts Inspiring Musical ‘The Last of the Red Hot Mamas’
The Bucks County Playhouse is set to dazzle audiences with the world premiere of the new musical “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” writes William Fithian for PHL 17. Featuring a cast of Broadway veterans, this production is a passion project from Susan and Lloyd Ecker. “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” tells the…
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‘Noises Off’ Lights Up Bucks County Playhouse with Star-Studded Cast
The renowned farce “Noises Off,” celebrated as one of the funniest plays ever, is currently captivating audiences at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. This acclaimed Broadway production features a dynamic cast, including Jen Cody as “Dotty” and Marilu Henner reprising her role as “Belinda” from the 1992…
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Newtown Theater’s Adopt-a-Seat Program Aims to Raise $600K for Revamps
The Newtown Theatre has unveiled the “Balcony Edition” of its Adopt-a-Seat Program, aimed at funding the next stage of extensive renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This initiative invites patrons to sponsor seats for $600 each, contributing directly to a $600,000 renovation plan set for July and August. According to Executive Director Andrew…
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Biblical Epic DANIEL Comes to Life on Sight & Sound Theatres’ Immersive Stage
Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County has officially launched its years-in-the-making production of DANIEL. The 65-person-cast retells the biblical story – whose faith-filled hope triumphs over every adversity, from a fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions – in a unique immersive setting. Initially founded as a small theater 48 years ago,…
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Southampton Based Actress Chiara Trentalange Makes Philly Area Homecoming in ‘Girl From the North Country’
Southampton-based Broadway actress Chiara Trentalange is returning to the Philadelphia region while on a national tour of “Girl From the North Country,” reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. This Tony-award-winning jukebox musical showcases Bob Dylan’s legendary songs and has since made its opening on Broadway before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “To go through…
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Bucks County Playhouse Receives $67,500 Boost from Pennsylvania Educational Tax Credit Program
Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope is getting a significant boost thanks to a grant Pennsylvania Educational Tax Improvement Credit Program, writes Chloe Rabinowitz for Broadway World. The $67,500 grant came from several local corporations, including Meridian Bank, PECO, Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, Brotherston Homecare, Sentex Settlement Services, and Megawholesale. The Tax…
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Skivvies Frontman to Make His Bucks County Solo Cabaret Debut at New Performance Space At Playhouse
Nick Cearley, frontman of the popular New York scantily clad performance group, The Skivvies, will help inaugurate the new performance space at Bucks County Playhouse, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Cearley, who is also the star of the Playhouse’s productions of “Buyer and Cellar” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, will make his local…
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