Sat. July 5, 2025 at 3-6pm

Enjoy an afternoon of great performances by Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, 30 award-winning youth musicians and dancers from six states and three countries, and other local performers! Come also to have a chance to purchase artworks by local artists and bid in exciting online auctions of art, music legend memorabilia, and more!  

100% of all proceeds benefit Sprout U School of the Arts (under the Greenhouse Arts Incubator, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Tax-ID 86-3799911), a performing arts school in the city of Trenton, NJ teaching an arts-integrated curriculum from preschool to high school.

 The concert is organized by Harmony123, a global nonprofit organization using music and art to bring joy, unite people, and inspire positive changes. For more event information, click https://www.harmony123.org/concert25.html. 

Buy tickets here for $20, enjoy yourself, and support a good cause! 

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

Fri. July 11 & 18, 2025 at 8pm                                                                              

Sat. July 12 & 19 at 2pm only                                                                                                               

Sun. July 13 & 20 at 2pm

The Yardley Players

The heartwarming musical based on the Judy Garland movie. It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family's mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written especially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Boy Next Door," "The Trolley Song," and "Whenever I’m with You. G

Buy Meet Me in St. Louis tickets here $26/$24

Make sure you are on purplepass.com before you pay - don't pay more than $27.50 for a Meet Me In St. Louis ticket!

THE BALLAD OF MULAN

Fri. Aug. 1, 2025 at 7pm                                                                                                    

Sat. Aug. 2 at 1pm & 4pm                                                                                                 

Sun. Aug. 3 at 1pm & 4pm

Huaxia Chinese School at Plainsboro

The Ancient Chinese tale of Mulan is brought to life in a unique multi-disciplinary performance by Huaxia Chinese School at Plainsboro.  This drama is enhanced by poetry, music, songs, dances, and of course Chinese martial arts to create a stunning performance, narrated in Chinese and English. According to legend, Mulan took her aged father's place in the conscription for the army by disguising herself as a man. She becomes a formidable warrior as she fights and saves China.  When the Emperor ultimately honors her for her long and distinguished military service, she declines the position of high office he offers, and returns home to her beloved family.   $16/$14 G

This program is made possible, in part, by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Commissioners and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Make sure you are on purplepass.com before you pay - don't pay more than $17.50 for a Ballad of Mulan ticket!

SUMMER OPERA FESTIVAL

NEW JERSEY LYRIC OPERA - $26.50 PER TICKET $75 FOR ALL 3

CARMEN - OPENING NIGHT!

Thur. Aug. 7th, 2025 at 7:30pm

Experience this story of unstoppable passion and sizzling drama with alluring melodies including the famous Habanera. 

Sung in French with English subtitles

CARMEN

Fri.. Aug. 8, 2025 at 7:30pm 

Experience this story of unstoppable passion and sizzling drama with alluring melodies including the famous Habanera. 

Sung in French with English subtitles

LA BOHEME

Sat. Aug. 9, 2025 at 2pm  

Opera's great love story set in sparkling Paris- come experience the beauty, passion, and enchantment of love for an afternoon remember! Sung in Italian with English subtitles

FESTIVAL NIGHT GALA 

Sat. August 9th 7:30pm 

A live performance immersive with a cinematic backdrop- don't miss this visually-stunning program featuring live on stage performances including opera favorites  paired with rare opera gems. With English subtitles

La Bohème

Sun. Aug. 10, 2025 at 2pm

Opera's great love story set in sparkling Paris- come experience the beauty, passion, and enchantment of love for an afternoon remember! Sung in Italian with English subtitles

2025-2026 SEASON- SUBSCRIPTIONS GO ON SALE SOON!

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL                  Special Event

Fri. Sept. 19 & 26, 2025 at 8pm                                                                                                   

Sat. Sept. 20 & 27 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Sept. 27 at 2pm

Sun. Sept. 21 & 28 at 2pm

Playful Theatre Productions

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! Based on the popular TV series. $30 G

SOUTH PACIFIC

Fri. Oct. 10 & 17, 2025 at 8pm                                                                                                     

Sat. Oct. 11 & 18 at 8pm                                                                                                   

Matinee performances:

Sat. Oct. 11 & 18 at 2pm

Sun. Oct. 12 & 19 at 2pm

THE MTM Players

Spend an Enchanted Evening (or afternoon) with The MTM Players as they whisk you away to The South Pacific with this beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic featuring Bali Hai, Younger Than Springtime, You Have to Be Taught, I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy, and of course Some Enchanted Evening. Based on the anecdotes of a real-life U.S. Navy commander who was stationed on an island, South Pacific follows two intercultural love stories: Nellie, a spunky Navy nurse from Arkansas, and Lieutenant Cable who both find themselves struggling to reconcile their own cultural prejudices with their amorous feelings, all while under the dark cloud of a war that is coming ever closer to their island paradise. $26/$24 PG 10

The Mel Brooks Musical  - YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN           

Fri. Oct. 24 & 31, 2025 at 8pm                                                                                                     

Matinee performances:

Sat. Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 at 2pm

Sun. Oct. 26 & Nov. 2 at 2pm

Maurer Productions OnStage

It’s Alive! From the creators of Broadway‘s record-breaking musical comedy sensation, The Producers, comes a monster of a hit musical based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film masterpiece. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the legend of Frankenstein is the story of the bright young doctor Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) who travels to Transylvania to complete the masterwork of his grandfather by bringing a corpse to life. This electrifying musical stage adaptation of Mel Brooks' brilliantly funny film is a scientifically proven, monstrously good time at the theatre which will leave you in stitches! $26/$24 PG13

DROP DEAD!

Fri. Nov. 7 & 14, 2025 at 8pm                                                                                                                   

Matinee performances:

Sat. Nov. 8 & 15 at 2pm                                                                                                                  

Sun. Nov. 9 & 16 at 2pm

The Yardley Players

When a cast of has-been actors attempt to revive their careers in this full-length comedic murder mystery, "Drop Dead!" directed by "Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage" Victor Le Pewe, side-splitting antics ensue. The set falls apart, props break, and the producer and an actor meet an untimely demise ... but the show must go on. And so it does. Even as the curtain opens for the cast's debut performance, the murders continue and the play goes incredibly wrong. It's up to the remaining thespians to save the show, their careers, solve the mystery and stay alive for curtain calls. $24/$22 PG

WICKED INTERACTIVE MOVIE EVENT & SING-ALONG

Sat. Nov. 15, 2025 at 7pm

Matinee performance:

Sat. Nov. 22 at 2pm

Theater to Go

Wicked, (Part I) the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

But, Theater to Go adds an additional cast member – you!  In a tornado of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Play Along and sing along with the movie.  Come in costume (of course!) and demonstrate your magic on the Trivia Contest.    

SEASONAL ALLERGIES

Fri. Nov. 21 & 28, 2025 at 8pm                                                                                                                 

Sat. Nov. 22 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Nov. 29 at 2pm                                                                                                             

Sun. Nov. 23 & 30 at 2pm

IDC Players (In Death’s Company)

“Seasonal Allergies” is a story about a group of friends in their late 30’s getting together during the holiday season. Julia and Thomas are a successful and quirky couple living in NY with their karate-loving child, Charlie. Julia, a professional chef, loves hosting their friend group for all of the important holidays. Alison, a no-nonsense and very pregnant lawyer and her florist, football-loving husband JD love to come over and eat all of their delicious food. Julia’s brother Pete, a neurotic (yet loveable?) dentist, has not been around lately due to grappling with his recent divorce; yet when he finally decides to make a return to the group, hilarity ensues…especially when he steals a Christmas tree from Julia and Thomas’ neighbor’s yard, who just so happens to be a young widow.   $24/22 PG

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…

Dancing reindeer and Santa sighted at Kelsey Theatre!

Fri. Dec. 5, 2025 at 7pm

Matinee performances:                              

Sat. Dec. 6 at 1pm & 4pm                                                                                                             

Sun. Dec. 7 at 1pm & 4pm

Special daytime show for groups Fri. Dec. 5 & Mon. Dec. 8 at 10:00am

The Kelsey Players

The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones. Bring the whole family for this joyous Kelsey holiday tradition.  Stay and take a photo with Santa! $16/$14 G

Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS – Interactive Movie Event

Sat. Dec. 13, 2025 at 8pm 

Matinee performance

Sat. Dec. 13 at 2pm                                                                        

Theater To Go

Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land.  Enjoy the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night.  Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas town where he decides to fill Santa’s shiny boots and bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween.  Come in costume and Play-Along with this cult classic, with our motivators.  Includes interactive goody bag. $22/$20 PG

WHITE CHRISTMAS INTERACTIVE MOVIE EVENT

Matinee performance:

Sun. Dec. 14, 2025 at 2pm

Theater to Go

Watch the Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, and Rosemary Clooney classic on the big screen!   But, Theater to Go adds an additional cast member – you!  In a blizzard of audience participation activities, you will be guided by our hosts to Play Along and sing along with the movie.  Come early for the Holiday Treats and our Ugly Christmas Sweater contest (of course!).  $22/$20 G

THE NUTCRACKER

The classic magical holiday ballet abridged and fully narrated.

Fri. Dec. 19, 2025 at 7pm                                                              

Matinee performances:

Sat. Dec. 20 at 1pm & 4pm

Sun. Dec. 21 at 1pm & 4pm

Special daytime show for groups Fri. Dec. 19 at 10am

NJ Dance Connection

The adventurous Clara sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present from Uncle Drosselmeyer – a nutcracker, when a menacing Mouse King suddenly confronts her. Saved by her Nutcracker Prince, she is whisked away to the magical Land of The Sweets. Family and friends of all ages can celebrate the holiday season together at this enchanting show, and stay and meet the performers after the show.  $22/$18 G

SHE LOVES ME

Fri. Jan. 2 & 9, 2026 at 8pm                                                                                                                       

Sat. Jan. 3 & 10 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Jan. 3 & 10 at 2pm                                                                                                                   

Sun. Jan. 4 & 11 at 2pm

Off-Centre Stages

If you liked Parfumerie then you will love the musical version of that story, considered by many to be the most charming musical ever!  Amalia and Georg work together at a modest Hungarian parfumerie and dislike each other from the beginning. He thinks she’s stuck up, and she thinks he’s arrogant and mean. But each rapturously writes to a lonely-hearts pen pal when the work day is done, and it doesn’t take long for the audience to see that they’re in love without realizing it. Inevitably, through some of the most iconic songs in the musical theatre canon ("Vanilla Ice Cream," "She Loves Me," "Will He Like Me?"), Georg and Amalia also discover the truth and rejoice in their love for each other at the story’s sweet and musically delightful conclusion.  $26/$24 G

Shaw’s ARMS AND THE MAN

Fri. Jan. 16 & 23, 2026 at 8pm                             

Sat. Jan. 17 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Jan. 24 at 2pm                                                                                                

Sun. Jan. 18 & 25 at 2pm

Shakespeare 70

One of George Bernard Shaw’s most enduringly popular comedies follows a hunted soldier who, seeking refuge in a young lady’s boudoir, starts in motion a series of unlikely comedic events.  His unusual philosophies about life in general open up a world of thought she’s never previously entertained- certainly not with her dashing war-hero fiancée who also arrives unexpectedly.  This early work of Shaw’s is a sparkling examination of romance, sex, love, political maneuverings, war, hope, and chocolate! $24/$22 PG

GASLIGHT

Fri. Jan. 30 & Feb. 6, 2026 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Jan. 31 & Feb. 7 at 2pm                                                                                                                      

Sun. Feb. 1 & 8 at 2pm

Theater to Go

We’ve all heard of gaslighting – well it was originated in the immortal 1944 movie starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer! In this stunning play you’ll be steeped in a world where trust is a fragile illusion, one woman's reality is blurred by the darkness of manipulation. As secrets unravel and shadows deepen, will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Experience the gripping psychological thriller 'Gaslight'—where every whisper holds a secret and every glance reveals a lie. $24/$22 PG13

THE PROM

Fri. Feb. 13 & 20, 2026 at 8pm                             

Sat. Feb. 14 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Feb. 21 at 2pm                                                                                                            

Sun. Feb. 15 & 22 at 2pm

Thank You 5 Productions

Four hilarious, self-absorbed and fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.  $26/$24 PG13

Reock & Roll Revue PRESENTS JETHRO TULL'S AQUALUNG                    

Fri. Feb. 27, 2026 at 8pm

Sat. Feb. 28 at 8pm                                                                        

Matinee performance:

Sun. Mar. 1 at 2pm

The Reock & Roll Revue will return to The Kelsey Theatre for their 23rd show in 18 years with another Classic Rock Album from the greatest era of music the 1970’s.

This year’s show will feature one of the most influential albums of it’s time , the 1971 classic from Jethro Tull, “AQUALUNG”.

Though not a concept per se(says their writer Ian Anderson) The Revue will explore the stories behind each of the albums’ songs with their usual detail ( performance of the music and video biographies) and possibly some more.

The Revue has been selling out performance after performance in their annual shows at The Kelsey.

We can’t thank the Kelsey’s audiences enough for the wonderful weekends the Revue have experienced in the past 18 years. We hope that you can join us.       $30

CLUE LIVE ON STAGE!                                                                                                   

Fri. Mar. 6, 2026 at 8pm                                                                            

Sat. Mar. 14 at 8pm                                                                                                

Matinee performances:

Sat. Mar. 7 & 14 at 2pm

Sun. Mar. 8 & 15 at 2pm

Special daytime performance Wed. Mar. 11 at 10am

Bear Tavern Project

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. $24/$22 PG

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

Fri. Mar. 20 & 27, 2026 at 8pm                                                                               

Sat. Mar. 21 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Mar. 28 at 2pm                                                                                                            

Sun. Mar. 22 & 29 at 2pm

THE MTM Players

Boisterous, ribald and ultimately shattering, The MTM Players bring us the unforgettable story of a mental hospital and its inhabitants. When a brash new inmate arrives, the rigid routine of the ward, headed by the tyrannical Nurse Ratched, is thrown up for grabs. In a world where sanity means conformity and following the rules is the only way to survive, this drama is a powerful exploration of both the beauty and the danger of being an original.! $24/$22 R

ENCANTO – INTERACTIVE MOVIE EVENT

Matinee performance:

Sat. Mar. 21, 2026 at 2pm

Theater to Go

The magic of the magical house in Colombia, Encanto, has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal--every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope. Join Theater To Go in a wild and crazy interactive movie event, complete with costume contest, goody bag and lots of playing along.  Oh – and Shhhhh – we don’t talk about Bruno!

THE 39 STEPS

Fri. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2026 at 8pm                                                                       

Sat. Apr. 25 at 8pm 

Matinee performances:

Sat. May 2 at 2pm                                                                                                   

Sun. Apr. 26 & May 3 at 2pm

Maurer Productions OnStage

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have this fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Only four actors play more than 150 characters in what becomes a feat of herculean hilarity and hair-pin turns in this two-time Tony Award-winning whodunit. Watch carefully as this show is chock-full of Alfred Hitchcock “Easter Eggs” galore. When a chance encounter with an ill-fated beautiful spy sends Richard Hannay into the bullseye of a dangerous international crime ring it will send our audience on a bullet train-fast comic thrill ride full of plot twists, romance, quick-changes, and laughs delivered at a delightfully dizzying pace. $24/$22 PG

SEUSSICAL, The Musical

Fri. Jun. 5 & 12, 2026 at 8pm                                                                   

Matinee performances:

Sat. June 6 & 13 at 2pm                                                                                                                

Sun. June 7 & 14 at 2pm

Theater to Go

"Oh, the thinks you can think' when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in a magical, musical extravaganza! The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Who’s—and a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. $26/$24 G

Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Fri. June 19 & 26, 2026 at 8pm                                                                            

Sat. June 20 at 8pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. June 27 at 2pm                                                                                                           

Sun. June 21 & 28 at 2pm

Shakespeare 70

Twinning is winning in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy of mistaken identity, mayhem, and misunderstandings, two twin brothers and their twin servants are separated from each other and embark on a riotous search to find their other halves. $24/$22 G   

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID

Fri. July 10 & 17, 2026 at 8pm                                                                              

Matinee performances:

Sat. July 11 & 18 at 2pm                                                                                                               

Sun. July 12 & 19 at 2pm

The Yardley Players

Journey with Ariel, a young mermaid longing to explore the human world, as she defies her father, King Triton, to follow her dreams. Alongside her beloved friends Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle, Ariel must face the cunning sea witch Ursula and make the ultimate choice between love and freedom. Filled with unforgettable songs like Part of Your World, Under the Sea, and Kiss the Girl, this enchanting musical is perfect for the whole family. With stunning costumes, captivating choreography, and dazzling sets, this production brings the underwater magic of Disney to life like never before. Don’t miss this timeless tale of courage, love, and self-discovery! $26/$24 G

Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY

Fri. July 31 & Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:30pm                                                                             

Sat. Aug. 1 & 8 at 7:30pm

Matinee performances:

Sat. Aug. 1 & 8 at 1.30pm                                                                                                             

Sun. Aug. 2 & 9 at 1:30pm

Off-Centre Stages

Winner of seven Tony Awards, this fast-paced musical is a witty, sophisticated and deeply honest look at contemporary relationships. Featuring some of Stephen Sondheim's best-known songs, including "Side by Side by Side," "Marry Me a Little," and "Being Alive."  It's Bobby's 35th birthday, and he's still single, trying to find a way to have serious relationship without a serious commitment. But as his friends—all couples at different stages in their marriages—impose their unique perspectives of relationship function and dysfunction on him, Bobby is forced to consider relaxing his determined grip on bachelorhood. $26/$24 PG

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This program is made possible, in part, by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, through funding from the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.”