Amy Kaissar

FIRES IN THE MIRROR Announced At Bristol Riverside Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA,  19007) opens their newly-renovated theatre with Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror, directed by  BRT's Amy Kaissar, showing from February 4 to 23.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Enters A New Era With A Grand Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Following months of renovations, Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes audiences back to experience a beautiful theatre auditorium, which will be renamed the John Martinson Theatre.  

 Bristol Riverside Theatre to Reopen With FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

 Bristol Riverside Theatre will celebrate its grand reopening on February 3, 2025. Following months of renovations, the historic theatre welcomes audiences back. Learn how to attend.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards December 5th Standings; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

The mainstage season at Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe  Street, Bristol, PA 19007) kicks off with the iconic Charles Ludlam comedy-camp-suspense-satire play The  Mystery of Irma Vep. The title is a nod to the 1915 French movie serial Les Vampires. Ludlam's cult  classic premieres on the BRT mainstage October 3 to 22.

Bristol Riverside Theatre to Present A COMEDY OF TENORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2022

Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street) will bring the laughter to Bucks County with a hilarious follow-up to Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me A Tenor. One hotel suite, three tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Brings Mind-Blowing I AND YOU To Audiences January 25-February 13
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2022

Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the year with the local premiere of Lauren Gunderson's mind-blowing I and You. The show runs January 25-February 13.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Will Present MURDER FOR TWO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2021

Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street) kicks off its 35th Anniversary Season with the hilarious two-person musical murder myster Murder for Two, written by Joe Kinosian (Book and Music) and Kellen Blair (Book and Lyrics).

Bristol Riverside Theatre to Return to the Stage with In-Person Shows for 35th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2021

The curtain will rise again starting with the two-person madcap musical Murder for Two from September 21st to October 10th. Next up, look for Skeleton Crew by award-winning playwright Dominique Morrisseau from November 2nd to November 21st.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Brings The Harmonies Of The Doo Wop Project To Summer Music Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2021

Tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, Bristol Riverside Theatre is ready to heat up the end of summer with The Doo Wop Project.

Flager & Associates, PC Subsidizes Tickets To BRT For Bristol Township Residents
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2021

Prominent local law firm Flager & Associates, PC is subsidizing tickets for Bristol Township residents to attend Bristol Riverside Theatre's 2021-2022 mainstage season.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Takes Audiences Way Back with 70s FLASHBACK
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2021

The Bucks County theatre is finally bringing 70's Flashback to town for audiences as part of its outdoor William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest. 70s Flashback will take audiences back in time with the soundtrack of a generation.

THE VICTIMS OR: WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT? to Get Virtual Reading This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2021

Independent producer Adam Kern will present a reading of Ken Kaissar's Play The Victims Or: What do you want me to do about it?, which will have a virtual reading on Thursday June 24th 2021 at 8:00 PM EST on Zoom.  

Grammy Winners Take 6 Kick-Off William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest In Bucks County
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

Bristol Riverside Theatre moves outside for the summer season with help from one of the biggest a cappella sensations in music history! Ten-time Grammy Award Winner Take 6 will kick-off the three month-long William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest. Bristol Riverside Theatre, with help from sponsor William Penn Bank, will present six outdoor summer shows that will be held at Bristol Township's brand-new outdoor amphitheatre.

Cleveland Play House Presents 'Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical!'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2021

Cleveland Play House uses humor and wit to celebrate body positivity at Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical! on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 pm

Bristol Riverside Theatre Welcomes Entire Staff Back From Furlough to Prepare for June Reopening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021

Bristol Riverside Theatre will welcome its entire staff back from the necessary COVID-19 furlough. The company plans to welcome audience members back for live performances this June. BRT has been dark since March when the COVID pandemic forced them to shut down their production of Cabaret.

William Penn Bank and Bristol Riverside Theatre Announce New Partnership
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021

Bristol Riverside Theatre announced that their popular summer concert festival will be sponsored exclusively by William Penn Bank through 2023.