West Windsor, N.J.  – Discover the joys of the season close to home as Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) hosts a magical collection of movies, singalongs, musicals, classic Christmas plays and free concerts from November 19 through December 21, 2022. Theatergoers, friends and family are sure to enjoy this cornucopia of holiday cheer!

“White Christmas Movie Sing-Along”
Sat., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.  

The holiday season officially gets rolling with a wondrous “White Christmas Movie Sing-Along” presented by Theater-to-Go. Enjoy family time at Kelsey Theatre and watch this beloved movie musical on the big screen! Packed with audience participation activities, families will be guided by hosts to sing and play along with the movie. Come early for holiday treats and be a part of the "Ugly Christmas Sweater" contest! Admission is $22 for adults and $20 for children, students and senior citizens.

“A Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail”
Sat., Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy this exciting Christmas adventure full of delightful tunes brought to life by Kelsey Kids and MP Onstage. The tale begins when a very special friend and relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago when Eeyore when the old gray donkey who lives by himself in the thistle corner of Hundred-Acre Wood was absolutely miserable. It seems that he had lost his tail! Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet gather all their friends and organize a search. The holiday theme concerns caring, sharing and the importance of cultivating friends. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children, students and senior citizens.

“'Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Fri., Dec. 2 at 9:45 a.m and  7 p.m. 
Sat., Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 5 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

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 Kelsey Theatre stage live in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones. Gather the whole family for this joyous holiday tradition, and take a picture with Santa on the way out. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children, students and senior citizens.

“The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”
Fri., Dec. 9  at 7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

MTM Players brings the trial of the century to the Kelsey Theatre! A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge appears to have reverted to his old ways. Amidst plenty of mayhem and laughter, Scrooge indignantly files suit against Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The charges: breaking and entering, kidnapping, attempted murder and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. With Scrooge representing himself (to save a pound), and London’s charismatically clever barrister, Solomon Rothschild representing the ghosts, what will become of the spirit of Christmas? The classic Dickens’ characters return to take the witness stand in Mark Brown’s courtroom farce. Admission is $22 for adults and $20 for children, students and senior citizens.

“MCCC Winter Faculty Recital and Scholarship Concert”
Tues., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

MCCC’s talented faculty hit the Kelsey stage singing many of your all-time favorites. (Donations will be accepted that support MCCC students!)

“Free MCCC Winter Jazz Concert”
Wed., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Live Streaming Available

The MCCC Jazz Band, directed by Scott Hornick, will present the jazzy sounds of the season when professional musicians from the tri-state jazz scene perform along with MCCC’s jazz ensemble of up-and-coming jazz students and vocalists! Admission is free. 

“Nutcracker”
Fri., Dec. 16 at  7 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The NJ Dance Connection playfully presents the story of Young Clara who sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present – a Nutcracker – when she is suddenly confronted by the menacing Mouse King! Her Nutcracker prince comes alive, saves her and whisks her away to the Land of The Sweets where Snow Queen and King, snow fairies, dancing sugar plums and toy soldiers all await her. This classic ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, is abridged and fully narrated. Family and friends of all ages can celebrate the magic of holiday season together at this delightful Kelsey Kids performance. Admission is $16 for adults and $14 for children, students and senior citizens.

“Free MCCC Symphonic Band Winter Concert”
Wed., Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Live Streaming Available

Celebrating its 43rd season, the MCCC Symphonic Band will round off the holiday series at Kelsey Theatre. Directed by Dr. Lou Woodruff, the 45-member ensemble will present classics by Vivaldi, Sousa and Strauss, a variety of pops and seasonal favorites and will host a traditional holiday sing-along. Admission is free. Reservations are required. 

Tickets

Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. For free live streaming links, please check KelseyTheatre.org approximately one week prior to show date. 

Kelsey Theatre 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 that masks are recommended but not required while in the theatre.

 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

“At Kelsey Theatre, we have pledged to take active steps in creating true diversity, equity and inclusion in our productions through systemic policy change and individual accountability -- aiming to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, nationalities, creeds, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and abilities.” –The Kelsey Team

Kelsey Theatre 

Current News

MCCC Home Page

 

Theatre goers of all ages can capture the spirit of the holiday season when Kelsey Theatre kicks off its 2022 holiday performance series from November 19 through December 21, 2022.  Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.  For tickets call  the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333 or visit mccc.kelsey.edu. Above: The cast of  “A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail. ” From left to right: Katherine Hanratty as Eeyore (gray ears); Utsav Vishnoi as Little Bunny (black ears); Jacqueline Silva as Kanga (brown ears); Haley Schmalbach as Rabbit (long ears); Lauren Friedman as Piglet (pink ears); Keanu Lamarre as Christopher Robin (back center); Mike Lovett as Winnie-the-Pooh (front center holding honey jar); Jenna Moschella as Tigger (tiger ears); Chris Schmalbach as Owl (round glasses); Sierra Friedman as Young Bunny (white ears). (Photo courtesy of MP Onstage) 

 

The NJ Dance Connection will present its family version of “The Nutcracker Ballet ” on Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre stage Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at 7 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 17  at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy of The Dance Connection)

 

Frolicking mice and soldiers. (Photo courtesy of The Dance Connection)

 

 

A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge appears to have reverted to his old ways in “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge.” This family comedy will be presented at Kelsey Theatre by MTM Players Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at  2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Pictured above standing from left to right: Michael Gilbert as Scrooge, Pat Rounds as Fred/Christmas Future, Tom Bessellieu as The Judge, Sean Robbins as Mr. Connell/the bailiff, Marc Suznovich as Marley/Bob Cratchit and Chris Arena as Solomon Rothschild! Seated from left: Laura Dalston as Mrs. Cratchit/Sara Wainwright/Mrs. Dilber/Translator and Angela Robb as Fan/Belle/Christmas Past. (Photo courtesy of MTM Players)

 

The MCCC Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Lou Woodruff, will round off the Kelsey Theatre holiday series on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. The 45 member ensemble will present classics by Vivaldi, Sousa and Strauss, a variety of pops and seasonal favorites, and will host a traditional holiday sing-along.  Reservations are required. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Lou Woodruff)