West Windsor, N.J. - The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to the stage by The Kelsey Players in a fun and enchanting musical, ”'Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Bring the whole family — even the littlest ones – for this joyous holiday tradition at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre. 
 
Performances will take place Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 at  1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.


 
In the true spirit of giving, Kelsey Theatre is participating in the Toys for Tots drive. Unwrapped new toys may be dropped off in the theatre's lobby through Dec. 13. 
 
About the musical:
 
It is 1822 and Clement Moore who is a professor at Columbia University, always writes a poem and reads it to his family on Christmas Eve. However, this year he is feeling pressure because his youngest daughter, Charity, is sick; she might die. As he experiences writer’s block, a Christmas mouse named Diana appears to him and two dancing gumdrops – and they (and the audience) help him to write “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” — a magical poem with dancing reindeer and dancing snowflakes delighting all who behold with a very happy ending.
 
The cast includes: Santa of the North Pole as himself; Ken Ambs of Newtown, Pennsylvania, as Clement Moore; Ben Cole of Hamilton as William Moore; Diane Wargo of Ewing as Eliza Moore; Ayla Delvalle of Trenton as Margaret Moore; Cameron McCormick of Newtown, Pennsylvania and Mia Godfrey of Robbinsville as Charity Moore; and John P. Costello of Hamilton Square as Mr. Kringle. The production is directed by Diane Wargo. 
 
The ensemble includes: The Bentley Family – Marla Iezzo  of Hamilton;  Luddy Iezzo  of Hamilton; Kate Kopera of Hamilton; Campbell Tormey of Ewing; Jayden Anderson of Ewing; The Marshall Family – Chandler Miller of Trenton:, Cameron Miller of Trenton; Laila Boccella of Langhorne, PA; Dhasani Scaife of Trenton; Sha’ni Parker of Trenton; The Whittleby Family – Serenity Boffa of Langhorne, Pennsylvania; Sanai Brown of Trenton; Nayla Hill of Trenton; Kate Mazzoni of Cranbury; Eva McGowen of Warminster, Pennsylvania; Brielle Rowell of Trenton; The McGuilicutty Family – Carlos Gonzalez-Najera of Burlington; Cathy Coryat of Cream Ridge; Aimee Clark of Lawrenceville; Justin Casler of Hamilton; Jamai Brown of Trenton.
 
The staff includes: M. Kitty Getlik – Producer/Lighting Designer of Hamilton; Diane Wargo – Director of Ewing; Pat Masterson – Music Director of Lambertville;  Chelsea Wargo – Choreographer of Ewing; Kate Pinner – Costumer of Allentown; Bernie McGowen – Sound Designer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Virginia May McGowen – Stage Manager of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Danielle Miller-Winrow – Assistant Stage Manager of Trenton; Jana Graham – Second Assistant of Hamilton.
 
The crew includes: Riley McGowen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Juliana Gonzalez-Najera of Burlington; Kira Casler of Hamilton; Caitlin and Danielle Treacy of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.

Tickets

Tickets are $10 for children, students and senior citizens, and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333 or ordered directly at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35232.

Kelsey Theatre is located on the MCCC campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor Township. The theater is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available next to the building. Assisted listening devices are available upon request. For a complete listing of events, visit the Kelsey website at www.KelseyTheatre.org.

Please note: For everyone’s protection proof of vaccination or of a negative Covid test no older than 48 hours is required at the door and masks must be worn during the performances.

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Santa from the North Pole as himself in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" playing Friday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 at  1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre located on the college's West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

 Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children, students and seniors. A special Toys for Tots gift collection will take place at the theatre through Dec. 13.  Tickets may be purchased for each performance or the entire 2021-2022 season may be purchased online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35232 or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. (Photo credit: MCCC)