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Bucks County Playhouse

Equity Producing Member Theatre in Bucks County, PA

Member overview

Steeped in a theatrical history that stems back to its founding in 1939 by a roster of theatrical royalty, Bucks County Playhouse is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its 2012 re-opening and restoration. With more than 80,000 patrons walking through its doors every year, the Playhouse is leading the economic resurgence of New Hope and the surrounding community. In 2014, Tony Award-winning producers Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler took the helm of the Playhouse, and it has reclaimed its reputation of attracting Broadway and Hollywood artists. Playhouse productions of “Company” starring Justin Guarini, and William Finn’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” were named by Wall Street Journal to its “Best of Theatre” list for 2015. In 2018, the Wall Street Journal again hailed the Playhouse and Artistic Associate Hunter Foster in its Best of the Year listings for its production of “42nd Street” and in 2019 labeled the Playhouse “one of the best regional theaters on the East coast.” Box office records have been repeatedly broken by signature productions of “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” “Steel Magnolias” directed by Marsha Mason, “Million Dollar Quartet,” “42nd Street,” and “Guys & Dolls” (all directed by Hunter Foster) and “Mamma Mia!” directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Shannon Lewis. The 2023 season was the brightest yet, featuring hit productions of Jonathan Larsen’s “Tick, Tick Boom” directed by Eric Rosen, “Bridges of Madison County” directed by Hunter Foster, who also led “The Rocky Horror Show” starring Frankie Grande. “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” became the top-selling show in Playhouse history. In 2024, more than 40% of the audience was new — flocking to record-breaking productions of “Grease!” and “Anastasia: The Musical.” The creative teams who come to create new productions at the Playhouse are among the most talented artists working in the professional theatre today and relish the opportunity to work on the historic stage where Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, and Jessica Walter began their careers.

Venue details

  • Bucks County Playhouse

    Venue Address:
    70 South Main Street
    New Hope, PA 18938

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Playhouse offers a wide range of classes, workshops, performance opportunities, and educational programs for students, teachers, artists, and audiences of all ages. Please visit https://bcptheater.org/ongoing-programs/ for a list of ongoing programs. Community class information can be found here: https://bcptheater.org/community-classes/

 

ACCESS PROGRAMS
Military Discount

Active duty and retired military personnel can receive a 10% discount on eligible performances with a valid military ID (not including subscriptions). To receive the discount, please call our Box Office.

Student Rush Tickets

Pending availability, any student with a valid student ID (high school, college and/or adult learners) may purchase a student rush ticket for $20 for any performance. Tickets can only be purchased in-person at the Box Office one (1) hour before curtain and you must present a valid student ID. Tickets cannot be reserved ahead of time. Only one (1) ticket is available per ID and the tickets are not transferrable. Seating is at the the Box Office’s discretion.

Pay What You Can Performances

Select first preview performances of mainstage productions are a “Pay What You Can” performance. Starting at two (2) hours before the performance, you can purchase up to 6 tickets at the price of your choosing. Suggested minimum price is $10. Tickets can only be purchase in-person at the Box Office. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and seating locations will be assigned by the Box Office. No special ticketing requests or advance purchase are available for this promotion. To remain up-to-date on eligible performance, subscribe to our email list.

ACCESSIBILITY

Bucks County Playhouse aspires to provide an enjoyable theater experience for all patrons. The Front of House staff is available to assist all patrons find their way safely and easily to and around the Playhouse campus. If you need assistance upon arrival, please check in with our house management team. In addition, we have the following accessibility amenities in place at the Playhouse:

Accessible Parking 

In accordance with ADA regulations, we offer accessible parking at the same daily rate as non-accessible parking in the Playhouse lot. The Playhouse also offers valet parking with a drop off zone as close to theater as possible, for when ADA spaces are in use. We recommend patrons using wheelchairs or mobility aides to utilize this drop-off zone to disembark their vehicles for faster entry into the building.

Entry and Navigation

By using the lower lobby doors, or by entering through the Playhouse Deck restaurant, there are no steps required to reach any row in the theater. There is an elevator on the Delaware River Promenade that takes patrons to the Playhouse Deck Restaurant. A ramp is available at the front of the theatre and the lower lobby doors offer easy access to the auditorium.

Accessible Restrooms

In addition to a bar and box office, the lobby includes a single-use, accessible bathroom. Additional accessible restrooms are available in the Playhouse Deck restaurant.

Wheelchair Seating

Several wheelchair and companion seats are available. Wheelchair locations are Row C – Seat 5 and Row E – Seat 6. If you require this seating, please notify the box office when making your purchase. Accessible and companion seating is located at the front of the house on both the right and left sides of the house. These sections are designated for wheelchair users or patrons with other mobility disabilities and their companions. Wheelchair Spaces do not have a physical seat. We can provide a folding chair for patrons who wish to transfer out of their wheelchair, or for those who require a chair without arms. Patrons who transfer from their wheelchairs or mobility devices will be able to have their chair or device stored with house management for the duration of the performance; ushers will be available to assist patrons in retrieving their chair or device.

Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive listening devices are available for patrons who are hard of hearing to assist with amplification and clarity of the performance. Headsets and devices, cleaned between each performance, may be obtained at the access services window of the box office in the lower lobby You will be asked to leave a form of identification as a deposit when you pick up the device. Due to high demand, it is recommended patrons who intend to utilize an assistive listening device arrive at least 45 minutes prior to curtain. If you wish to use your own headset with our devices, you may bring a pair of standard wired (NOT wireless) headphones and our Front-of-House Staff will be happy to provide you with a device.

Service Dogs

Service dogs are defined as any certified dog which helps with performing a function for a person that is limited by a disability; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires they be admitted in the theater.

Booster Seats

A limited number of booster seats are available at the Box Office.

Upcoming performances