Scavenger Hunt In New Hope Goes In Search Of "Anastasia"

NEW HOPE, PA — The Bucks County Playhouse (through Watson Adventures) is hosting a special Anastasia scavenger hunt on Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m.

Participants will learn more about the history behind the Playhouse's new production of "Anastasia: The Musical" while discovering the hidden treasures of the town of New Hope. Guided by an app, participants will uncover the mysteries, answer questions, and earn points for valuable prizes.

The Scavenger hunt is being held in celebration of Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Anastasia: The Musical” on stage at the iconic New Hope theatre through January 5.

The hunt will launch from the Courtyard of the Bucks County Playhouse. Teams will have up to 90 minutes to complete the tasks at their own pace. Participants are encouraged to take photos and video of the hunt and share them on social media and with the Playhouse. All participants are expected to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as the hunt is held outdoors.

Players must be at least 13 years old to participate. Every team must have an adult over the age of 21. The Grand Prize Winner receives a prize package that includes dinner and a show at Bucks County Playhouse. Other prizes will be awarded.

From the Tony Award-winning creators of the “Ragtime,” the show transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

"Anastasia” features a book by 4-time Tony winner, Terrence McNally, and a lush score by the Tony Award-winners Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The Playhouse production features choreography by Al Blackstone and direction by Eric Rosen.

The cast includes Lyda Jade Harlan (“Scouts” Off-Broadway and “Maggie” at Goodspeed) who makes her Bucks County Playhouse debut as Anya, Mason Reeves (National Tour of “Disney’s Frozen,” and BCP’s “Guys and Dolls”) as Dmitry, Erik Lochtefeld (Broadway’s “King Kong”) as Vlad, Roe Hartrampf (Broadway’s “Diana” and BCP’s “Noises Off”) as Gleb, Kate Marilley (National Tour of “Beetlejuice”) as Countess Lily, and Christine Toy Johnson (Broadway’s “The Music Man” and National tours of “Come From Away”, “Flower Drum Song”) as Dowager Empress.

Tickets to “Anastasia” start at $39. The production is sponsored by Capital Health. Opening Night is sponsored by Oldestone Steakhouse in New Hope. The Audience Services Sponsor for Anastasia” is BLBB Advisors. The 2024 Season is sponsored by Bank of America.

Tickets for both the Scavenger Hunt and “Anastasia: The Musical” may be purchased now via the Bucks County Playhouse box office by calling (215) 862-2121, or online at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org.