Show was wonderful. Great performers, music, sets and venue. Second to none.

I love Bucks County and have lived here for almost 60 years! There are many great museums and historical sites to visit. Mercer Museum and Moravian Tile Works are a must. Peace Valley Park is one of my favorite parks for walking or biking and their nature center is fun for young and old.
Doylestown is a fantastic walking town for window shopping, catching a movie or getting a bite to eat. Bucks County Playhouse has so much to offer. I’ve seen Dancing with the Stars professionals and several plays. A favorite of mine was The Bridges of Madison County which included a jeep tour of the many Bucks County covered bridges. I love Bucks County!

I enjoy the access to nature that Bucks County offers
– I walk weekly at Playwicki Farm trail Its so enjoyed !

– I used to be on Bucks County Dragon Boat recreational team and the weekly practices on Lake Luxembourg were sublime. Nature sounds and the sound of our paddles allowed me to escape the business of life and be ‘of the moment’ I really miss those practices !!

My love letter to the Playhouse!

I’ve visited the Fonthill Castle, The Michener Museum and other great places in Bucks County and really enjoyed them.

However, being a former New Yorker I really miss Broadway shows. I can only watch a show when I return to New York. So, I was extremely excited to find out that I could see shows at the Bucks County Playhouse!

The last show I saw was Anastasia last December with my friend that visited me from New York.

Every show I have seen there I have enjoyed it very much and I love visiting New Hope. It is such a pretty town to visit.

Thank you very much!
Carmen Bonilla ♥️

My wife and I have been coming to the Playhouse for at least 55 years. Have not seen a show that we did not like. We were members years ago and are members again. Love the Playhouse. We also love the Playhouse Deck. Especially Alex. He is a great host and great person.

Love Letter to Bucks County’s ETHEL WALLACE, New Hope Colony Artist

August 30, 2025

Dear Ms. Wallace,

“I think we were old friends—in some century—” and considering that, I’m inviting you to join us for a Roaring 2020’s “Art in the Afternoon” celebration of you, Ethel Wallace… a Modern Rebel worthy of recognition for your New Hope/Lambertville contributions of landscape/portrait paintings and New York batik fashion. Let us bridge the generational connection of New Hope, Lambertville, and our beloved river that still flows between your time and ours.

To reach out to you in September 2025, we’ll be gathering at “Chez Odette” [aka River House at Odette’s], your old haunt no doubt, for a toast and tribute to both you and our river, as we reflect on your artistic talent and contribution to the Great Delaware Valley. We’re hoping that another wildly creative and independent friend of yours, Odette Myrtil Logan, will show up as well to delight us with her stage presence, violin, and cabaret charm. We also heard that she just might be donning one of your Javanese batik velvet/silk fashions! We’ll be taking along our sketchbooks, paints, etc., as we also bring our own community cultures and chronologies to our amateur art endeavors here in New Hope’s vibrant arts community.

Please RSVP to our artful afternoon highlighting you, our not to be overlooked or forgotten local art heroine. The Art in the Afternoon ladies look forward to the magic of your appearance and another Bucks County’s Delaware River art experience of this century!

Your friend from New Hope,
Laurie J. Canfield

P.S. We were so enamored by your amazing exhibition at The Michener Art Museum during our February 2024 visit. I’ll be especially excited to share with you my “Ethel Wallace” inspired collages!

To the Soul of Bucks County,

You had me at the curve of the Delaware.

I was a Hoboken girl with city grit and a heart full of stories, but it was your winding roads, your candlelit taverns, and your unapologetic charm that made me believe in forever. Jeff and I wandered into New Hope one autumn afternoon—just a detour, we thought. But then came the Playhouse marquee glowing like a promise, the scent of woodsmoke and river air, and a feeling we couldn’t name but couldn’t shake.

We fell in love with your contradictions: the elegance of Fonthill Castle rising like a fairytale from the trees, and the quiet rebellion of a Doylestown bookstore where truth and poetry sit side by side. We danced through your farmers markets and lingered in your museums, where the past isn’t just preserved—it’s performed. The Michener Museum whispered legacies into our ears, and suddenly, history felt like home.

So we built ours just across the bridge in Hunterdon County, close enough to hear your heartbeat. Because Bucks County isn’t just a place—it’s a rhythm. A trail through Tyler Park where the leaves applaud your every step. A booth at a tucked-away restaurant where the waitress remembers your name and your favorite pie. A stage at the Playhouse where stories leap into the light and remind us who we are.

You gave us more than scenery. You gave us a sense of belonging. You taught us that love isn’t always loud—it’s often found in the quiet corners, the cobblestone streets, the way the river bends to meet you.

So here’s my letter, my ode, my thank-you.

To Bucks County: the muse, the memory, the home we chose with our hearts.

Forever yours,
Congetta

To My Beloved Bucks County, 💛
You had me at the covered bridges. 🌉
From the first time I wandered your winding roads, past fields that blush in autumn and towns that hum with history, I knew I’d found something rare. You’re not just a place on the map—you’re a feeling. A rhythm. A romance. 💋
I’ve fallen for your every season: the candlelit charm of New Hope in winter, the tulip-lined paths of Peddler’s Village in spring, the summer concerts echoing through Sellersville, and the golden hush of Doylestown in fall. You’ve taught me that love isn’t always loud—it’s often found in quiet corners, like the Mercer Museum’s curious treasures or the ringing rocks of Upper Black Eddy.
And oh, Bucks County Playhouse—how you woo me. Whether it’s the witty whimsy of She Loves Me or the soul-stirring drama of seasons past, your stage is where my heart leaps. I’ve laughed, cried, and clutched my Playbill like a love letter from the cast. Dinner at The Deck afterward? Divine. The river glistening, the wine flowing, the stories still dancing in my mind.
You’ve fed me well, too. I’ve toasted at Nektar Wine Bar, lingered over duck confit at Bowman’s Tavern, and indulged in pasta dreams at Vecchia Osteria. I’ve sipped espresso at Café Blue Moose, browsed artisan finds at Heart of the Home, and felt the pulse of community at The Square in Dublin.
And through it all, the Bucks County Herald has been my guide—my weekend whisperer, my cultural compass. Their stories remind me that this place isn’t just beautiful—it’s alive, with voices that matter and moments worth sharing.
So here’s my letter, penned with gratitude and giddy affection. Like Amalia and Georg, I’ve discovered love in unexpected places. And Bucks County, it’s you.
Forever yours,
Congetta 💛🌻🌞

To My Dearest Bucks County Playhouse,🥰

From the moment I first stepped into your storied halls, I knew I was in for more than just a show—I was entering a love affair with a place that knows how to stir the soul. Whether it’s the tender charm of She Loves Me or the electric thrill of Tick, Tick… Boom!, your productions don’t just entertain—they enchant, provoke, and linger long after the curtain falls.

I’m proud to be both a subscriber and a donor, not just because I believe in the magic you create, but because I believe in the community you nurture. You are the heartbeat of New Hope, and every dollar I give is a love note back to you.

And oh, the town that surrounds you! After a matinee, I’ve lingered over riverside bites at Martine’s River House, toasted to friendship at Nektar, and savored seasonal delights at Stella. I’ve wandered through Heart of the Home, picked up treasures at Peddler’s Village, and strolled the canal path with a coffee from The Ferry Market, feeling like I’d stepped into a painting.

There’s something in the air here—call it romance, call it history, call it the spirit of Grace Kelly and Robert Redford echoing from your stage. Whatever it is, it’s love. And I’m all in.

So here’s my letter, written not in perfume and pen like Amalia and Georg, but in pixels and passion. Because Bucks County Playhouse, you love me, and I love you right back.

With applause and affection,
Congetta 💗
Congetta Chirichello

To My Dearest Bucks County Playhouse,🥰

From the moment I first stepped into your storied halls, I knew I was in for more than just a show—I was entering a love affair with a place that knows how to stir the soul. Whether it’s the tender charm of She Loves Me or the electric thrill of Tick, Tick… Boom!, your productions don’t just entertain—they enchant, provoke, and linger long after the curtain falls.

I’m proud to be both a subscriber and a donor, not just because I believe in the magic you create, but because I believe in the community you nurture. You are the heartbeat of New Hope, and every dollar I give is a love note back to you.

And oh, the town that surrounds you! After a matinee, I’ve lingered over riverside bites at Martine’s River House, toasted to friendship at Nektar, and savored seasonal delights at Stella. I’ve wandered through Heart of the Home, picked up treasures at Peddler’s Village, and strolled the canal path with a coffee from The Ferry Market, feeling like I’d stepped into a painting.

There’s something in the air here—call it romance, call it history, call it the spirit of Grace Kelly and Robert Redford echoing from your stage. Whatever it is, it’s love. And I’m all in.

So here’s my letter, written not in perfume and pen like Amalia and Georg, but in pixels and passion. Because Bucks County Playhouse, you love me, and I love you right back.

With applause and affection,
Congetta 💗

Looking forward to the show. This is my Christmas Present from my husband of 44 years !! He bought me a season pass front row. Cause I like to see all the action and love actors sharing their talent.

Mar (wife) have been season tickets holder for over 7 years and have made 1 show for the last 37 year because it was on our first date we saw our first show and love everyone. Thank you.

Dear Friend,

Travel with me to Bucks County on an autumn afternoon. Together, we will take a hayride through the orchards and pick pumpkins and colorful mums. Then, it’s on to Peddler’s Village where the spooky Scarecrow Festival and the festively decorated shops will get us in the mood for Halloween. All this strolling will make us very hungry, so we will enjoy a delicious (and romantic) dinner at the Golden Plough Inn, where we will spend the night after a great performance at the Bucks County Playhouse.
Let’s keep our love alive in beautiful Bucks County.

I had a cherished mother daughter overnight, the Playhouse was charming. The play was funny and the actors were fantastic. We stayed at 1740 House – also charming. I will go back again and have more cherished time with my daughter.

My Dearest Bucks County,

It was love at first sight when I met you in the spring of 2002. It was a “blind date” introduction through a work friend who was convinced that you would be the one. We met in New Hope, strolled along the lovely streets, browsed in the fun and interesting shops, ate oysters at Marsha Brown’s and ice cream at Moo Hope. While walking across the bridge to Lambertville a resounding thought of “ is this real or are we in a Gilmore Girls episode in Stars Hollow?” As the sun set over the Delaware, it was clear that we would be living together.

I’ve lived in Long Island, NY for most of my life but it never felt like my forever home. I was restless and searching for a place that made my heart skip a bunch of beats. I found that place in you, my dearest Bucks County.

I love everything about you! Let me count the ways!

The Bucks County Play House with its charming atmosphere and unforgettable plays. You killed it two years in the row with Rocky Horror and Frankie Grande!!! The County Theatre in Doylestown delivers the fun with yearly showing of Mothy Python and the Holy Grail where dressing up is rewarded and coconuts must be in everyone’s hands. The Newtown Theatre and their amazing musical line ups of cover bands and classic movies rocks it hard. The Town and Country Players never disappoint! Their production of Spamalot was a true feat of creativity in the small, circular intimate setting.

Mother Nature was very good to you! The Delaware and its canals, Tyler Park, Peace Valley, Core Creek and Ringing Rocks each bring a different vibe for nature lovers like me. Washington Crossing and the reenactment on Christmas Day is truly a jewel you wear proudly. My heart is filled with joy when I’m in the company of these gifts.

When you’ve grown up on New York bagels, Italian, and Chinese food, taste buds are hard to please. OMIZA, Bacco Bistro, Lucatelli’s Pizzeria (reviewed by Dave Portnoy) and Borough Bagels in Doylestown make my taste buds forget all about New York! The recently-opened Heirloom Doylestown is a farm-to-table restaurant serving creative, clean and yummy food.

I’m writing this from Normandy, France where châteaux are the norm; but you Bucks, cannot be outdone. We have Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle! Mitchner Art Museum is in our backyard! How wonderful and convenient to be so close to art and the enrichment it brings to our lives.

The role you played in the underground railroad and the many fugitives you cared for in the Mount Gilead community church will never be forgotten and something to be truly proud of.

I’m in love with your history and the way it became a part of the DNA of the communities in your care. You are my forever home and my heart belongs to you.

Eternally,
Liz Gibson

We went to see the musical “She Loves Me,” and we loved it so very much.
It was a truly enchanting experience from start to finish.
The production was simply exquisite. The stage design was beautiful. The attention to detail in the sets and costumes was incredible. The musicians were very impressive.
But what really made the show unforgettable was the cast. The performances were absolutely brilliant. All actors were fantastic, and their performance was a joy to watch. Every song was delivered with such emotion and skill, and I found myself completely captivated by their talent. The “A Romantic Atmosphere” number was particularly memorable for me.
Thank you for the unforgettable performance!

I love that top quality talent and shows are within a few miles of where I live.
Thank you for providing this fabulouse entertainment for our greater community! And shopping and eating in New Hope and Lambertville are a bonus.

Dear BCP,
I am a jaded, theater-going NYer who discovered BCP a few years ago and fell in love. I am now a passionate Thursday afternoon subscriber and talk endlessly about my favorite theater. There is no better spot to sit during any intermission than outside on the BCP patio. BCP is honestly my most anticipated theater subscription of the 4 I have, the other 3 being in NYC. When I arrived yesterday to see the delightful SHE LOVES ME, which I loved, I sent this picture to a friend with the words MY HAPPY PLACE.

With thanks and love, Penelope

Follow the towpath, where mules no longer carry coal to its destination, running like a ribbon through the heart of Bucks County to New Hope, Pa. Here old and new mingle creating a retreat and respite not far from Philadelphia.
The rushing Delaware River sweeps into eddies and water flows framing this small town. Residents and tourists gather sharing a snack in one of the charming eateries. Merchants display their goods across town.
Enjoy the fall foliage from a steam train cutting through the woods. Tucked in beautiful Bucks County, no more than an hour away from Philadelphia, this is a place to fall in love.

From the time the curtain rose, I was drawn into the “store”y of blind romance. The cast sings a delightful tale of hidden love and a bit of gossip, to pique your interest. I so enjoyed this production. It was a night and a show to remember.

This is one of the best productions I have seen at your theatre. It truly was Broadway quality. I am so happy I was able to see your amazing cast perform one of my favorite musicals. Thank you!

Growing up in New Hope was an experience not to be denied! New Hope, often known as a river town had a wealth of community, culture, art and every type of creative you could imagine. My oldest friend Odile Laugier, we both had our hands and feet prints on the sidewalk back in the day, spend hours sharing our memories and stories of the wonderful life we had growing up in this small town.

I began my life their less then a year before the flood of 55. Growing up on Mechanic Street in the middle of town, in a restaurant and art gallery, which is know Karla’s. A town full of quaint little shops and lovely people who left a big impression. It was a friendly town. When I was seven, I participated in a local beauty contest show at the Bucks County Playhouse. Mama let me wear her pearls! I didn’t win anything though I will never forget walking up on that stage with both fear and joy!I took art classes with Selma Burke and Werner Jacobson as a 10 year old and freely ran the streets chatting with Ray Halasy, Phil Powell, the Queen of Sheeba to name a few. As I got into my teenage years we would sit on the bridge over the mill pond and chat and watch the passersby. Rocky a tall and gentle hippy with this huge dog, Saint Bernard I think would come by and entertain us with chatter. Once upon a time there was a treehouse by the towpath at the top of mechanic street. We would climb up and watch our little world from what we thought was a sky high roost. I was told I had my first sentence at the tot program held at New Hope High School, I find this hard to believe but it is a fun memory. I got to spend mornings in the gallery and restaurant with the likes of Ben Shahn and Robert Whitley, or travel over to Lambertville with my Dad when he went to the Factory Building where Jim Hamilton built sets for broadway shows!
Pat Highsmith used to walk down the hill for a visit…I still have many copies of correspondence between she and my Mama telling the tales of her life after she left our small community. Hours and hours were spent in Ney Alley, with first Will Foster, all the Ney’s and Laugier’s, then the Greene’s doing Tai Chi. My sister says, someone pushed her in the canal, she was quite young and I won’t say who, but Daisy Winston jumped in to save her so all was well! Later Daisy sold chocolates at the candy store across from John and Peters, which was once the Queen Bee, and we are so lucky to still have Tommy Block here at Pierres Chocolate, not in town, but a stones throw away.
We had the Tony Sarg shop, the Co-op, the Now and Then, Jack Kelly’s and the play house….All great places to hang out and you never know when you might see Burt Reynolds, Doris Day or Eli Wallach (who had a place nearby) walking through town. All thanks to the Playhouse.
There was Strawberry Jam, the Bookstore and then as a teenager Zadar’s where we danced the night away.
I saw my first drag show at age 12 or 13 and loved that my Mom’s hairdresser Charles was in it! Saw amazing musicians at John and Peters, and worked at the register of the Elbow Room long before I was of legal age and later spent some time working at John and Peters.
My brain is hurting as I write this because so many amazing people are being left out, people that made an impression, people that felt so caring.

A walking town, with friendly people surrounded by the beauty of the river, Washingtons Crossing Park down the road and a towpath filled with walkers and barges! All those barge parties!
George Bailey, Jack Rosen, Odette, Harry Rosen the sculptor, Johnny and Isty, Jim Woolsey, Joe Crilley, wild Rhonda (Bigoney), The Gazette and Bucks County Magazine, Albert of Alberts, (always walking around in a fur coat and red sneakers), Cisca, Mel Refuge, My apologies to all the amazing people that impacted my life whose names are not listed, and there are many. Thank you to the wonderful town and all its people that gave me the incredible and memorable childhood, New Hope, PA!

I love feeding all Bucks County Ducks! Growing up in Yardley, I often fed the ducks at Afton Pond. Once I could ride a bike, I ventured to Washington Crossing and fed the ducks by the Inn. Now some sixty years later, my wife and I are long time Bucks County Playhouse season ticket holders. Prior to each performance we always go to the walkway by the Playhouse and feed the ducks by the river. From Yardley, to Washington Crossing, to New Hope I send a heartfelt “quack” for all the fond memories.

It’s 1914. Folks are boarding the SS SAN GIOVANNI. There are
30 1st class, 60 2nd class, and 1,800 3rd class passengers.

She was a creative go getter ! A beautiful 25 year old graduate of Columbia University & just spent a spent time at an art school in Montparnasse, an area just outside of Paris. She had wonderful inspiring teachers & had been introduced to Japanese art and design and was hooked and happily so. She was born in France but had been living in New York City since she was 12.

He was a tall and handsome 26 year old
Czechoslovakian
fellow who has studied at the Czech Polytechnic Institute and finished his studies in Italy. He got an fine position in an prestigious architectural firm on several projects in the Big Apple including the Woolworth Bldg.

Like the lady mentioned above, he was always honing his artistic skills and taking classes wherever possible.

Which brings us to the SS San Giovani. The onset of
World War 1 had a full ship of folks heading out of Europe …. and our two young creatives returning to New York City.

They both boarded the ship . Luggage in hand and open to what new beginnings await them across the pond.

Time for the first meal on the boat. He notices this lovely lady holding her handmade beautiful green bowl. ( you brought your own bowl and cutlery on this ship.)
He noticed how finely made it was. He engaged in conversation about the bowl.

And that is when they met.

They locked eyes and chatted the whole 2 week long voyage.
The sun rose and set on these two.

When they docked at their final destination…(NYC) they decided that they’re going to start their new life together!

His name was Antonin Raymond and she was Noémi Pernessin and they MARRIED a month later.

She got illustration jobs quickly . Antonin however had a rather slow start. Noemi knew her husband’s talents , she called up Frank Lloyd Wright’s office and firmly suggested they hired Antonin and they did.

This is when he started working with other architects and designers like George Nakashima.
They built so many buildings in Japan. Like the imperial hotel and the Reader’s Digest building in Tokyo.
Meanwhile Noemi was mastering all sorts of Japanese art techniques while in Japan. Woodblock printmaking, textiles and more.
Antonin and Noemi were a super couple. He designed the building and she would design the interiors.

They supported and encouraged each others talents !

Fast forward to 1938 when they came to Bucks County , PA . and bought an old Quaker farmhouse, added Shoji screen doors and other Japanese design elements.

Their New Hope farm was a creative oasis & home of the “new Hope experiment” It became a Mecca for some amazing talent!

The Raymond’s petitioned the US government for George Nakashima and family to be released from the Japanese American concentration camp. It is what brought George Nakashima and his family to our area.

There is so much more!

The Raymond Farm Center in New Hope is STILL an amazing place to enjoy woodworking workshops, and many other types of Japanese folk art activities that Noemi Raymond adored.
There are ARCHITECTURAL lectures AS WELL AS lectures The Friendship & creative projects With George Nakashima , House Tours, lectures on Folk Art of Japan, woodworking, Artist in Residence programs, talks about Inspirational architects that the Raymond’s work with and so much more.

There is a woman’s Work Symposium in October 2025 featuring some very inspiring creative women who are masters in their field. Like Mira Nakashima.

https://www.raymondfarmcenter.org
Attend a tour and hear more about this wonderful love story.

The greatest love story in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,

Michelle L

Dear Bucks,

How was your day today?

Mine was just alright. I had a long day at work; overworked, worn off.

Then I thought of you:
You are a breath of fresh air;
You are bountiful acres of nature;
You are rich history for all, you withstood the Civil War, you witnessed Washington’s crossing, you nurtured great writers like Pearl Bucks;
You are welcoming to new friends;
You are beautiful with the scenic drives along the River;
You are amazing, even with ups and downs;
You are you.

May your days be filled with contentment and joy.

Forever yours.

When I was a little girl, my family always took us to Peddlers Village and New Hope when we had out of town visitors or it was a special occasion. Candied apples and gingerbread men were special treats. As a teen, I enjoyed shopping there and still have my leather fringed vest and belt purchased at a little shop at the foot of the bridge. As a young adult I visited Sterling’s to buy special event evening wear. When I got married, we joined the Playhouse and that became a special date night that has lasted for over 30 years. Our first new home gift was purchased at Topeo. We rarely miss a festival, the holiday lights, gingerbread houses or Halloween scarecrows. So many wonderful memories of our lives have been spent in Bucks County: shopping, dining, exploring the covered bridges, enjoying the fireworks and bringing family and friends to enjoy this special area. Best of all my husband was raised in Yardley and I have a built in tour guide to the Wildflowers, parks, lakes, river, community theater and so much more. It is a very special place!

My husband and I celebrated the 50th anniversary of the day we met by enjoying a performance of “She Loves Me” last night. We first shared a drink on the Playhouse Deck and toasted each other with a beautiful summer sunset as a backdrop. Then we enjoyed the Broadway-quality stage performers and musicians in this romantic comedy. It brought back delightful memories of that special day in our past and provided much needed joy for our present circumstances, which include having a major fire in our home. This show helped us realize that TRUE LOVE is all we need!

My Dear Beloved Playhouse,

You’ve filled these past 10 years with pure love, unleashed laughter, profound sadness and insane joy. Your passionate commitment to the arts is overwhelming and my heart runneth over with true gratitude.

The stage oozes with excitement, tingles my senses and sends me to places I could never imagine. I’ve shared these miraculous moments with numerous family and friends who now understand the hold you have on me.

I treasure these years together and will forever cherish these memories deep inside my soul.

I cannot wait until our next whirlwind encounter knowing you’ll sweep me off my feet once again. Thank you for enriching my life and the lives of all you inspire.

Loving You Today & Always,
Adoring One

Show was excellent and performance was spectacular. Kudos to everyone. We Loved it!

Decades ago as a sixth grader I won a county contest in promotion of The Bucks County Playhouse. My essay and drawing earned first prize including a mime show at the theatre. I moved away and had not been back to the theatre until last night. My four friends and I loved the whole experience from the wonderfully performed show to the grounds and theatre itself.
My essay was true-The Bucks County Theatre will make everyone a theatre lover!
Well done to all. I will be back!

Dear Bucks County,

I’ve loved you ever since I can remember. Home was just up Tohickon Hill Road out of Pt. Pleasant. My address was Pipersville and that was always confusing! In recent years my love for you has grown deeper. Me and my man of 40 years love exploring along the Delaware. Doing so has only ignited deep memories and connection in my soul. Whether it’s driving by my Mother’s homestead in Tinicum, the dairy farm where I grew up, I am more fully absorbing what a beauty you are!

Recently I came across an article from a local newspaper, maybe from the 1980’s(?). It was titled “Riverside Farm…the Continuing Saga of the Stovers.”
Riverside Farm, which later became Evermay- on-the -Delaware, was owned by my great-great grandparents, Jordan and Rachel P. Stover. Jordan passed away in 1906. This is when my Grandpa, Edward Stover Lambrite, at the age of 19 moved from his family home in Doylestown to help his Grandmother Rachel run the boarding house.

While there he wrote a brochure describing Riverside Farm as a Resort for Rest & Relaxation along the Upper Delaware at Erwinna, PA. Sounds like he loved you too! I dare say he nailed his description of you and I am so grateful today, 109 years later, you are still just that. Bucks County you are a haven of beauty and adventure and I love you always and forever!

Eileen Mitchell

Dear Bucks County Playhouse,

What a delight to catch She Loves Me in September, 2025! My wife Amanda and I were enchanted by the theater itself and it’s perfect setting, perched on the little peninsula between the Aquatong Creek and the Delaware River with the falls rushing over the little dam.

The show was first rate! The entire cast was superb and the orchestra supported them flawlessly!

We grabbed dinner before hand at the Deck restaurant. Delicious with a side serving of the best view in town!

Thanks for a great theater experience!

Chad and Amanda Moore

Dear friends –
Seeing you was such a joy to behold. Your lovely voices entranced me and had me spellbound. Your effortless acting made it appear as if you were not acting at all. The beauty of this production was made even more exciting through the incredible direction and choreography. I will never forget the restaurant scene and the gifted dancer/singer/actors who made that an everlasting memory, so thank you also to Denis Jones. Dare I say it was better than the revival on Broadway? You have my heart and I would recommend this to everyone.
Your everlasting friend

Dear Bucks County Playhouse,

I just adore theater. Having said that I find Bucks County to be one of most picturesque theaters I have been to. I drove from Springfield, NJ to New Hope which is approximately 55 miles to come see your terrific plays. This last one, She Loves Me, was so very worth seeing. I loved everything about the show. The fantastic cast with booming voices, the attractive costumes from the 1938 period and the wonderful stage settings only made me wanting more. I could have sat there and watched the whole play all over again. Also, the staff at the theater are always so polite and helpful. Everything adds up to my Love, Love, Love Letter to You.

To: Bucks County PA (BC)
From: Vince Prinzi

Hello my friend. I was asked to write a love letter explaining what I love most about you. Well BC that might be a difficult chore but I’ll try. First of all, it would take several pages to explain the wonderful experiences that can be had from the available arts, culture, history and scenic countryside.

It’s no wonder that you are such a popular tourist destination. I could name several outstanding restaurants, artists and galleries, museums, music venues, local theaters, nature trails and the appreciated information from the local newspapers such as the Herald which so pleasantly share some of your adventures and people stories.

Oh and of course I can’t forget the charm that exudes from your beautiful quaint towns like New Hope, Doylestown, Newtown, Yardley, Bristol and others.

When my wife Tami and I engage in any of your offerings, there is a special joy that envelops our senses and soul. BC you have created magical memories for me and Tami, our family and for the millions who so excitedly travel to fall in love with you just as we did.

For now, I want to say thank you. But before I go, I realize that I forgot to answer the question—What do I love most about you? If I think about it the answer is easy—it’s YOU!

Warm regards,
Vincent

P.S. Tami and I are leaving now to walk around our favorite place–Tyler Park.

Dear Bucks County,

How do I love thee? From my beloved Bucks County Playhouse, to the gourmet restaurants, incredible boutiques, art galleries, and vintage shops, you are a true gem! Thank you for being one of my favorite places to go.
Love,
Linda

What do I love about Bucks County? Why the Playhouse of course. This magical place, takes me on a journey where I can forget about my problems and tribulations. The Theatre is located right on the waterfront. This location even makes it more magical and a calming experience for all those who are ready to step inside and enjoy this wonderful place.
Bucks County Playhouse finds many talented people to perform in their wonderful productions. Sometimes, they even feature well known actors and actresses. Their performances are on par with Broadway shows in New York. If you want to be swept away and forget it all for awhile, Bucks County Playhouse won’t let you down. Experience it for yourself.

Dear Bucks County,
I love the way your river smells…a little like dirt, a little like rocks, a little funky, and a little fresh. I love the way your river feels cool and clean as I step on the slippery stones. I love the way it quietly passes by your beautiful river towns. I’ve been walking your streets, hiking your trails, swimming in your river, camping in your woods, and biking your path my whole life. Thank you, Bucks County.

Dear Bucks County,

The thing I love so much about most about you is the unique and very special town of New Hope. I can first remember visiting this cultural landmark as a young child and taking a mule barge ride on the canal. I was amazed and in awe of the mules as they pulled the barges from the towpath. I loved walking across the bridge to Lambertville and stopping to watch the Delaware river below flow by. Sometimes you would see some wildlife such as ducks, or turtles sunbathing on the bridge supports. Spotting logs and branches going with the flow was fun too.
As I became a teenager, I loved discovering shops, such as Now and Then and Zoli and frequenting them as often as I could. Sadly they are gone, but others remain such as Love Saves the Day and Farley’s Bookshop. During college, I worked one summer at Cornucopia, a gift store, no longer there. The next summer I did an internship at an art gallery there, gaining credits for my degree in art history. I fondly remember seeing Pirates of Penzance at the Bucks County Playhouse, a New Hope cultural institution.

As the years went by, I relished extraordinary meals at Martine’s, Mother’s, the Logan Inn and Carla’s just to name a few. Havana is a beloved favorite as my future husband (unbeknownst to me at the time) and I savored our first date there. Once breweries started to pop up in New Hope I delighted to visit them to sample their various suds. I finally took a ride on the New Hope Railroad a few years ago and that was a wonderful experience, passing by history and learning even more about the region.

All my life, I’ve had a significant place in my heart for New Hope, Bucks county. I return, again and again and always find something new yet still try to enjoy the things that have been there for so many years and survived. New Hope has had the ability to reinvent itself regularly to keep its inherent offbeat charm and uncommon distinctiveness. It continues to welcome in new visitors to enjoy its exceptional appeal!

With much love,
Jocelynn Wiernicki

Bucks County has breathtaking scenery and quaint towns rich with historical significance. It is everything you could ever want – unique shops, museums, parks and restaurants. From vibrant night life to small town charm. Bucks County is all those things and more. Bucks County is home.

Dear Bucks County, Pennsylvania,

As I stand along the riverbank of the Delaware, looking across from my vantage point in Lambertville, New Jersey, I yearn to walk across, nay, sprint across that two-lane bridge, one of your venerable twelve, that both connects us and separates us, two distinct states set apart by a single span.

I relish visiting the quaint shops and studios lining the narrow streets of New Hope, Peddler’s Village, and Washington Crossing, to name a few.

I immerse myself in the theatrical productions of the Bucks County Playhouse, closing my eyes and imagining sitting in a more expensive Broadway theatre, yet not being disappointed. Afterwards, consider partaking in a unique dining experience at Martine’s, Stella’s, or the Playhouse Deck Restaurant and Bar.

I would love to reside in one of your many lodgings, one, two, or even three nights. But the other side of the river beckons my return to Monday morning domestic chores, to school, to work, and to family and friends.

We are not that far apart to rekindle a further ongoing love relationship because I will never tire of yearning to walk or sprint across that two-land bridge that both connects and separates us.

It is now Autumn. Let us continue to reconnect in Winter, Spring, and Summer. and again in Autumn. A love like ours should not be one season but an entire year.

Someone from the opposite bank of the Delaware River,

Huntingdon County, New Jersey