Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre continues its holiday offerings with what has become a Kelsey tradition, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Based on the classic poem that Clement Moore penned as a Christmas present for his children, the show embraces the anticipation and joy of the long-awaited midnight visit by a very special guest. This musical adaptation features Santa, his eight tiny reindeer, some talented sugar plums, and the cutest mouse in New York City. The Moore family and their neighbors will create a magical winter wonderland circa 1822 New York for audiences of all ages to enjoy.
Shows will be held Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors, students and children. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
The theater is also an official drop-off site for the Marine’s Toys for Tots annual holiday drive. Patrons are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped toy in the box located in the Kelsey Theatre lobby. Donations will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 12.
Two more holiday events are coming to Kelsey Theatre in December. Forte Dramatic Productions presents the holiday variety show, A Very Kelsey Christmas on Dec. 10 and 11. Closing out the season is The Nutcracker, an abridged family version presented by New Jersey Youth Ballet, on Dec. 16 to 18.
Tickets for all shows may be purchased by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333 or online. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available next to the theater.
The Moore children, from left, Nicholas Benedetti and Logan Ambs in the shared role of Christopher Moore, and Hayden Clark as William Moore, are ready for Santa Claus! Also pictured is Ken Ambs, back row left, as Clement Moore.,
