Name: Anastasia: The Musical
Start: 2024-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-28T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Theatre Lineup for the 2024 Fall and Holiday Season

Locals know you don't have to tackle Times Square traffic to enjoy quality theatre with the whole family.

Locals know you don’t have to tackle the traffic (or the prices!) in Times Square to enjoy quality theatre with the whole family. From vibrant musicals and classic plays to live music and cabaret, Bucks County has a rich and vibrant history in live entertainment.

Fall and winter are the perfect times to plan an outing to the theatre, and between Bucks County and Philadelphia, you can find outstanding performances for every age. Whether you’re in Doylestown, New Hope, or Newtown, these live performances provide the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the magic of theater while creating lasting family memories. Here’s your comprehensive guide to upcoming shows that will delight audiences of all ages in and around Bucks County.

Highlights:

The Bucks County Playhouse will transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in Anastasia: The Musical.
Frosty and Rudolph, Ebeneser Scrooge and the Babes of Toyland will all grace the stage at the Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, just over the river.

Tips for Attending:

Book early for best seat selection and early-bird discounts
Check each theater’s website for special events and packages
Sign up for theater newsletters for exclusive offers
Many theaters offer group rates for 10 or more tickets
Ask about military and senior discounts
Consider season passes for the best value

Note: Show dates, prices, and availability may change. Please check theater websites for current information and booking details. Many theaters offer special accommodations for children with sensory sensitivities – contact the box office for details.

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Anastasia: The Musical

November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse

70 S Main St, New Hope

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920’s. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the mystery of her past but is pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her. Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission

Photo Courtesy of Music Mountain Theatre

A Christmas Carol

November 22nd – December 15th, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 3pm

Music Mountain Theatre

1483 NJ – 179, Lambertville, NJ

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. This spectacular adaptation of Dickens’ most well-known story proved its staying power with a decade-long run at Madison Square Garden, and a holiday tradition here at Music Mountain Theatre for the fourteenth year in a row!

Frosty and Rudolph

November 9th-23rd, Saturdays 11am & 1pm

Music Mountain Theatre,

1483 NJ – 179, Lambertville, NJ

School is out, and the neighborhood children decide to build a snowman. When they place an enchanted hat on his head,
he springs to life! To be sure he doesn’t melt, the kids take Frosty to the North Pole where he meets Rudolph, and they
hatch a plan to save Christmas by using the reindeer’s incredible red nose to guide Santa’s sleigh. Join us for a jolly new
take on traditional holiday stories! Runtime: Approximately 1 hour, no intermission.

Babes in Toyland

November 30th , December 7th & 14th, Saturdays 11am & 1pm

Music Mountain Theatre,

1483 NJ – 179, Lambertville, NJ

The villainous Barnaby has fallen in love with sweet Mistress Mary Quite Contrary. If he can’t buy her love, then he’ll force her to marry him by threatening to foreclose on her mother, the poor Widow Piper. Mary already has her heart set on marrying Barnaby’s nephew Alan — but Barnaby hasn’t given up, and he herds the whole gang of Mother Goose Land characters to Toyland in pursuit of Mary. There, we encounter the magical mystery of Toyland as we meet the Master Toymaker and his quirky assistants Grumio and Marmaduke. Runtime: Approximately 1 hour, no intermission.

Christmas In The Catskills

December 3 – December 29

Act II Playhouse, 56 E. Butler Avenue, Ambler

Back by popular demand! Philadelphia’s funniest man, Tony Braithwaite, takes on the giants of comedy’s heyday (including Mel Brooks, Rodeney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, and more!), mining the best laughs of the Borscht Belt in this new holiday cabaret! Join Act II Playhouse for an evening of jokes, stories, and a one-man Friar’s Club roast of Santa Claus in a comedic feast that is served up as fresh as a Pastrami on Rye!

Photo Courtesy of Storybrook Musical Theatre

Snow White

December 17- December 29

Storybook Musical Theatre

PO Box 473 Abington

Got a budding supporter of the arts looking to experience their very first play? This is the place for them! Chased from her home by a jealous, vain Queen, Princess Snow White finds shelter in the cottage of seven miners who have come to her aid to keep her safe. This classic Grimm Brothers’ story comes to life on stage. Storybook Musical Theatre is dedicated to the cultural enrichment and education of children and their families. Their mission is to introduce and help your children develop a lifelong appreciation for theater through adaptations of folk tales and children’s literature. December 17th show is a sensory-friendly show.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

November 8- November 23

Town and Country Players

4158 York Road, Buckingham

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Showing dates and times: Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30PM, Nov. 10, 16, 17 and 23 at 2:00 PM.

T & C’s 2024 Holiday Show

December 13 & 14 at 7:30 and December 14 at 2 PM

Presented by Town and Country Players at the Michener Art Museum

138 S Pine St, Doylestown

Celebrate the Season with Town and Country Players! This year, the Town and Country Holiday Show, featuring beloved holiday songs, will be presented at the Michener Museum in Doylestown. The heat is reliable, the parking is easy, and the venue is lovely! Additionally, admission to the Michener Museum is included with your ticket. Come early and explore the museum before the show or after the afternoon show.

White Christmas, the Musical

December 5 – December 8

Newtown Arts Company

P.O. Box 635, Newtown

The top moneymaker of 1954, White Christmas set a new record as Hollywood’s all-time highest-grossing musical. The stage adaptation of White Christmas opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on November 4, 2008, after several successful engagements throughout the United States. Directed by Walter Bobbie and starring Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, Kerry O’Malley and Meredith Patterson, the show was an audience favorite; it returned to Broadway the following year, starring James Clow, Tony Yazbeck, Melissa Errico and Mara Davi.

Driving Miss Daisy

November 14 – December 8

Montgomery Theatre

124 N. Main Street, Souderton

The story of a friendship that develops over a 25-year period between Daisy Werthan, an elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta, and Hoke Coleburn, the African American chauffeur her son hires for her. Set during the years of the civil rights movement, the drama was hailed for its quiet, unsentimental examination of its elderly characters and for its balanced depiction of gradually changing political sensibilities in the South.

*Please note this show may not be suitable for children ages 12 and under.