“Simply put, ‘The Apple Boys’ is a constant delight...With ‘The Apple Boys,’ the Playhouse hits genuine paydirt.” By Neal Zoren, May 7, 2025
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The Apple Boys
Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, PA · 1h 30m
Opened May 2, 2025 · Closed May 25, 2025 · Ran for less than a month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
1 Rave
3 Positive
A musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, where Jack Chapman III, the grandson of Johnny Appleseed, rallies a colorful cast of characters — including the founder of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs and the world’s strongest man — to save his family’s struggling apple orchard, forming a barbershop quartet along the way.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
4 reviews1 Rave
3 Positive
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“It's certainly highly enjoyable and lots of fun...a sure fire evening's entertainment that can make an audience happy.” By Marakay Rogers, May 21, 2025
“A boisterous show that will leave you cheering for the underdogs and celebrating the joys of friendship.” By Debra Wallace, May 10, 2025
“It is not perfect...but it is very promising and succeeds in leaving you happy at its conclusion.” By Allen Neuner, May 8, 2025
