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Bristol Riverside Theatre

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Bringing quality theatre and musical theatre to Bristol, located on the Delaware River midway between Philadelphia and Trenton.

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    Bristol Riverside Theatre

    120 Radcliffe Street
    Bristol, PA 19007

    Phone: 215-785-6664   |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Details

    Access Information: Accessible entrance is located to the left of the front doors. Limited accessible parking is available in the lot during non-banking hours.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Infrared assistive listening devices are available at least 15 minutes prior to show at concession stand.

    Wheelchair Access: Limited wheelchair seating is available with as much advanced notice as possible and are based on availability.

  • • Current Events

      05/08/12- 06/03/12

      Rent Bristol Riverside Theatre Rent Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre May 8-June 3, 2012 "Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?” - Excerpt from RENT It won the Tony, the Drama Desk, and the Pulitzer. It remains one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Playwright and composer Jonathan Larson set out to bring musical theatre to the MTV generation and he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Adapted from Puccini’s La Boheme, this is the smash hit that brought you “La Vie...

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/16/12- 06/17/12	One Man Stars Wars Trilogy Bristol Riverside Theatre One Man Stars Wars Trilogy Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 May the force be with you and transport you into the world of the Jedi. Writer and actor Charles Ross will sing, fly, and battle every aspect of Lucasfilms' famous trilogy, with appearances by some of your favorite characters!  One Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All Star Wars elements property of Lucas Film Ltd. All rights reserved.
      06/21/12- 07/01/12	Hooray for Hollywood Bristol Riverside Theatre Hooray for Hollywood Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 21-July 1, 2012 Relive the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as Keith Baker and the BRT Band perform music from Tinsel Town’s greatest musicals and movies. From the popular classic Mary Poppins to the energetic rhythms of Fame, the music from the silver screen will have you singing along.
      06/28/12- 08/03/12	Bound for Broadway Music Revue Bristol Riverside Theatre Bound for Broadway Music Revue Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 28-August 3, 2012 Join all your favorite Theatre Art Center teens as they team up to present a revue of famous Broadway tunes!
      06/30/12- 07/06/12	Wizard of Oz Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Wizard of Oz Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 30-July 6, 2012 Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. This is a show that is for everyone young and old.
      07/07/12- 07/13/12	Disney's Winnie the Pooh Bristol Riverside Theatre Disney's Winnie the Pooh Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 7-July 13, 2012 Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect first pick for young audiences.
      07/14/12- 07/20/12	Music Man Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Music Man Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 14-July 20, 2012 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Wonderful songs and fast moving. Perfect for all audiences...
      07/19/12- 07/29/12	Love is Here to Stay Bristol Riverside Theatre Love is Here to Stay Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 19-July 29, 2012 An evening of music by George Gershwin. The music of George Gershwin spanned both popular and classical genres and his beautiful melodies are widely recognized. Paired with his lyricist brother, Ira, the Gershwins wrote some of the great love songs of the 1930s like "Fascinating Rhythm," "’S Wonderful," "A Foggy Day" and "But Not for Me." You won’t want to miss this exciting tribute to one of America’s most...
      07/21/12- 07/27/12	Snow White Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Snow White Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 21-July 27, 2012 Snow White is always cheerful and kind, even though her cruel stepmother wishes the innocent maiden ill when the Magic Mirror reveals Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The wicked queen tries to do away with Snow White, but she narrowly escapes through the terrifying forest and finds comfort among the gentle wild creatures that live there. Even after she has found a new home with her new friends, her wicked stepmother finds a way to send her into an enchanted sleep. Fortunately, a...
      08/03/12- 08/05/12	Say Goodnight Gracie Bristol Riverside Theatre Say Goodnight Gracie Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 3-August 5, 2012 By Rupert Holmes. Spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarian. George Burns, who spanned over 90 years of American entertainment history, is now alive and kicking — and singing and dancing! Alan Safier brings George Burns to life in this tender, funny, lifeaffirming Tony nominated play based on the real love story of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen. Starring Alan Safier;...
      08/04/12- 08/10/12	Rugrats Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Rugrats Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 4-August 10, 2012 Nickelodeon’s classic hit animated series about life from a baby’s point of view. The Rugrats are Tommy, our one-year-old hero, and his friends, Chuckie, Phil & Lil and his cousin Angelica. Whenever adults are around, the Rugrats act like real babies, but when they’re alone they drop the façade and talk to each other with the vocabulary of five-year-olds. As Tommy and his pals wobble through life, supported by legs not yet used for walking, they show us the world...
      08/09/12- 08/11/12	Spring Awakening: The Musical Bristol Riverside Theatre Spring Awakening: The Musical Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 9-August 11, 2012 It’s Germany, 1891. A world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. Teenagers are entering puberty and questioning homosexuality, sex and life as they become adults. When one of the characters becomes pregnant, the young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together for their child. Spring Awakening won 8 Tony awards as well as the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical. While this show has been edited with author approval for younger audiences, parental...
      08/16/12- 08/26/12	Runaway Broadway Bristol Riverside Theatre Runaway Broadway Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 16-August 26, 2012 Enjoy an evening of classic Broadway hits with a special tribute to Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim. Herman is best known for shows like Hello Dolly, Mame, and La Cage Aux Folles. Sondheim is the winner of more Tony Awards than any other composer for such musicals as A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd. Beat the August heat as you enjoy these Broadway favorites!

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/08/12- 06/03/12

    Rent Bristol Riverside Theatre Rent Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre May 8-June 3, 2012 "Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?” - Excerpt from RENT It won the Tony, the Drama Desk, and the Pulitzer. It remains one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. Playwright and composer Jonathan Larson set out to bring musical theatre to the MTV generation and he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. Adapted from Puccini’s La Boheme, this is the smash hit that brought you “La Vie...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/16/12- 06/17/12	One Man Stars Wars Trilogy Bristol Riverside Theatre One Man Stars Wars Trilogy Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 May the force be with you and transport you into the world of the Jedi. Writer and actor Charles Ross will sing, fly, and battle every aspect of Lucasfilms' famous trilogy, with appearances by some of your favorite characters!  One Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All Star Wars elements property of Lucas Film Ltd. All rights reserved.
    06/21/12- 07/01/12	Hooray for Hollywood Bristol Riverside Theatre Hooray for Hollywood Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 21-July 1, 2012 Relive the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as Keith Baker and the BRT Band perform music from Tinsel Town’s greatest musicals and movies. From the popular classic Mary Poppins to the energetic rhythms of Fame, the music from the silver screen will have you singing along.
    06/28/12- 08/03/12	Bound for Broadway Music Revue Bristol Riverside Theatre Bound for Broadway Music Revue Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 28-August 3, 2012 Join all your favorite Theatre Art Center teens as they team up to present a revue of famous Broadway tunes!
    06/30/12- 07/06/12	Wizard of Oz Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Wizard of Oz Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 30-July 6, 2012 Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. This is a show that is for everyone young and old.
    07/07/12- 07/13/12	Disney's Winnie the Pooh Bristol Riverside Theatre Disney's Winnie the Pooh Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 7-July 13, 2012 Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect first pick for young audiences.
    07/14/12- 07/20/12	Music Man Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Music Man Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 14-July 20, 2012 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Wonderful songs and fast moving. Perfect for all audiences...
    07/19/12- 07/29/12	Love is Here to Stay Bristol Riverside Theatre Love is Here to Stay Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 19-July 29, 2012 An evening of music by George Gershwin. The music of George Gershwin spanned both popular and classical genres and his beautiful melodies are widely recognized. Paired with his lyricist brother, Ira, the Gershwins wrote some of the great love songs of the 1930s like "Fascinating Rhythm," "’S Wonderful," "A Foggy Day" and "But Not for Me." You won’t want to miss this exciting tribute to one of America’s most...
    07/21/12- 07/27/12	Snow White Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Snow White Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 21-July 27, 2012 Snow White is always cheerful and kind, even though her cruel stepmother wishes the innocent maiden ill when the Magic Mirror reveals Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The wicked queen tries to do away with Snow White, but she narrowly escapes through the terrifying forest and finds comfort among the gentle wild creatures that live there. Even after she has found a new home with her new friends, her wicked stepmother finds a way to send her into an enchanted sleep. Fortunately, a...
    08/03/12- 08/05/12	Say Goodnight Gracie Bristol Riverside Theatre Say Goodnight Gracie Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 3-August 5, 2012 By Rupert Holmes. Spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s favorite and funniest centenarian. George Burns, who spanned over 90 years of American entertainment history, is now alive and kicking — and singing and dancing! Alan Safier brings George Burns to life in this tender, funny, lifeaffirming Tony nominated play based on the real love story of George Burns and his wife Gracie Allen. Starring Alan Safier;...
    08/04/12- 08/10/12	Rugrats Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre Rugrats Jr. Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 4-August 10, 2012 Nickelodeon’s classic hit animated series about life from a baby’s point of view. The Rugrats are Tommy, our one-year-old hero, and his friends, Chuckie, Phil & Lil and his cousin Angelica. Whenever adults are around, the Rugrats act like real babies, but when they’re alone they drop the façade and talk to each other with the vocabulary of five-year-olds. As Tommy and his pals wobble through life, supported by legs not yet used for walking, they show us the world...
    08/09/12- 08/11/12	Spring Awakening: The Musical Bristol Riverside Theatre Spring Awakening: The Musical Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 9-August 11, 2012 It’s Germany, 1891. A world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. Teenagers are entering puberty and questioning homosexuality, sex and life as they become adults. When one of the characters becomes pregnant, the young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together for their child. Spring Awakening won 8 Tony awards as well as the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical. While this show has been edited with author approval for younger audiences, parental...
    08/16/12- 08/26/12	Runaway Broadway Bristol Riverside Theatre Runaway Broadway Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 16-August 26, 2012 Enjoy an evening of classic Broadway hits with a special tribute to Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim. Herman is best known for shows like Hello Dolly, Mame, and La Cage Aux Folles. Sondheim is the winner of more Tony Awards than any other composer for such musicals as A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd. Beat the August heat as you enjoy these Broadway favorites!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/20/12- 04/22/12	Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/20/12- 04/08/12	Steel Magnolias Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/29/12- 03/04/12	Defending the Caveman Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/25/12- 02/26/12	Pinkalicious, The Musical Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/31/12- 02/19/12	A Raw Space Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/08/12	Eric Preminger Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/05/12- 05/24/12	Thirsty Thursdays at Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/06/11- 01/15/12	Tovah Feldshuh in Gypsy Bristol Riverside Theatre
    11/11/11- 11/13/11	Pam Peterson in Who Am I Again? A Tuneful Guide to Mastering Change Bristol Riverside Theatre
    11/02/11- 11/06/11	My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm In Therapy! Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/27/11- 12/29/11	Thirsty Thursdays at Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/11/11- 10/30/11	Barrymore Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/23/11- 09/25/11	Chita Rivera in My Broadway Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/17/11	25th Anniversary Season Gala Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/16/11- 09/18/11	Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/09/11- 09/10/11	Don McCloskey Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/13/11- 08/14/11	Broadway Bound Music Revue Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/12/11	A Year with Frog and Toad Kids Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/11/11- 08/21/11	Lights Up On Broadway: An Evening of Broadway Favorites Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/06/11	A Year with Frog and Toad Kids Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/05/11	Fame Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/30/11	Fame Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/29/11	Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/23/11	Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/22/11- 07/23/11	The Sweetest Sounds - An Evening with Richard Rodgers and Friends Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/22/11	Phantom Toll Booth Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/20/11- 07/23/11	The Sweetest Sounds - An Evening with Richard Rodgers and Friends Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/17/11- 07/24/11	The Sweetest Sounds - An Evening with Richard Rodgers and Friends Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/16/11	Phantom Toll Booth Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/15/11	The Stinky Cheese Man Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/14/11- 07/16/11	The Sweetest Sounds - An Evening with Richard Rodgers and Friends Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/09/11	The Stinky Cheese Man Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/08/11	Annie Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/02/11	Annie Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    06/16/11- 06/26/11	Great Balls Of Fire: A Legacy of the Fifties Bristol Riverside Theatre
    06/03/11	Will Power Poetry Slam at Bristol Riverside Theater Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/26/11	StarPower 2011 FINALS Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/16/11	Janey Miller's World Tour Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/07/11	Mother/Daughter Tea Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/03/11- 05/22/11	Little Women Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/28/11	A Raw Space Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/15/11- 04/03/11	The Eyes of Babylon Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/19/11	Will Power's In Motion, In Transition Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/11/11	Singles Night at Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/29/11	Puppetmaking at the Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/25/11- 02/13/11	The Little Prince Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/18/10	Lunch with Santa Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/11/10- 12/22/10	Home for the Holidays: BRT's 8th Annual Winter Musicale Bristol Riverside Theatre
    11/16/10- 12/05/10	Old Wicked Songs Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/15/10	Singles Night at Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/04/10	America Rising: Betty Thorpe Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/28/10- 10/17/10	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/16/10- 09/03/10	Funsavers Packages: Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/14/10- 08/15/10	Broadway Bound Musical Revue Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/12/10- 08/22/10	Broadway Rocks Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/07/10- 08/13/10	101 Dalmatians Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/31/10- 08/06/10	Damn Yankees Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/30/10	Big Bad Musical Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/17/10- 07/23/10	Rumpelstiltskin Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/15/10- 07/25/10	Journeys of the Night Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/10/10- 07/16/10	Dora the Explorer Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/03/10- 07/09/10	Flat Stanley Bristol Riverside Theatre
    06/17/10- 06/27/10	Too Darn Hot: An Evening with Cole Porter and Friends Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/17/10	Crossing Brooklyn Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/04/10- 05/23/10	Closer Than Ever Bristol Riverside Theatre
    04/25/10	Jewish Theatre Festival Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/28/10	Honey Brown Eyes Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/16/10- 04/04/10	UP! Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/21/10	Low Hanging Stars Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/13/10	Snow White and the Little People Bristol Riverside Theatre
    02/12/10	Singles Night at Bristol Riverside Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    01/26/10- 02/14/10	The Foreigner Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/09/09- 12/12/09	Tiny Tim's Christmas Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/03/09- 12/20/09	Winter Musicale Bristol Riverside Theatre
    11/03/09- 11/22/09	I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/11/09	I Am A Superhero Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/09/09- 10/10/09	That's What Kids Do Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/03/09	Cinderella's Birthday Party Bristol Riverside Theatre
    10/03/09	Cinderella's Birthday Party performed by Hedgerow Theatre Bristol Riverside Theatre
    09/15/09- 10/04/09	The Philly Fan Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/28/09- 08/29/09	Rent Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/15/09- 08/16/09	Broadway Bound Musical Review Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/13/09- 08/23/09	Broadway Starlight Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/08/09- 08/14/09	Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/02/09	4th Annual Cool Jazz Weekend Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/01/09- 08/07/09	The Drowsy Chaperone, Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    08/01/09	BRT's 4th Annual Cool Jazz Weekend: The Eric Mintel Quartet Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/31/09	BRT's 4th Annual Cool Jazz Weekend: Warren Oree & The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/25/09- 07/31/09	Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/18/09- 07/24/09	Dear Edwina, Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/16/09- 07/26/09	Woodstock at 40 Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/11/09- 07/17/09	Steps (That's What Kids Do 2) Bristol Riverside Theatre
    07/04/09- 07/10/09	Disney's High School Musical, Jr. Bristol Riverside Theatre
    06/30/09- 07/05/09	Amazing World of Magic Bristol Riverside Theatre
    06/18/09- 06/28/09	It Was A Very Good Year Bristol Riverside Theatre
    05/12/09- 05/31/09	Altar Boyz Bristol Riverside Theatre
    03/24/09- 04/12/09	Defiance Bristol Riverside Theatre
    12/31/69	The Philly Fan Bristol Riverside Theatre