Please note: Kelsey Theatre has stadium style seating. Only the handicapped seats are on floor level. All other seats are at least 1 step up or down!
Call the box office at 609-570-3333 to arrange for handicapped seating.
Book, music and lyrics by Bruce Craig Millerook
Produced by The Kelsey Players
Directed by Diane Wargo
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1.5 hrs
Intermission: None.
Friday, December 6, 2019 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 4 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4 PM
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A STORY OF FAMILY, INSPIRATION AND A VISIT FROM THE JOLLY OLD ELF HIMSELF!
It just doesn’t feel like a Kelsey Theatre Christmas until you’ve taken the family to see The Kelsey Players’ classic ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. A favorite of young fans for more than 20 years, this playful holiday tale presents the excitement and wonder of the longawaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, originally know as “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” This charming Christmas musical is complete with a cheerful Santa, tap dancing reindeer, singing and dancing sugarplums, and precoucius little children dreaming hopeful dreams. The most famous Christmas poem in history is bought to the stage in this fun and enchanting musical perfect for the whole family (even the littlest ones).
Score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Produced by The NJ Dance Connection
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1.5 hrs
Intermission: None
Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 4 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 1 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 4 PM
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THE CLASSIC BALLET ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL, A BRAVE PRINCE, AND ONE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EVE
In this holiday favorite brought to you each year by Kelsey Theatre and Dance Connection, young ballerinas dance a narrated and abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet. Through music and dance, they tell the story of young Clara, who sneaks downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present from Uncle Drosselmeyer – a Nutcracker. Alone with her toy, she is suddenly confronted by the menacing Mouse King! Saved by her sweet Nutcracker Prince, she is whisked away to the Land of The Sweets. Awaiting her are the Snow Queen and her king, along with snow fairies, dancing sugar plums and toy soldiers.
Families and friends of all ages can celebrate the holiday season together at this annual Dance Connection performance and have a chance to meet and greet the performers after the show.
For more details about Tchaikofsky’s Nutcracker Ballet see Wikipedia.
Produced by Theatreworks/USA
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1 hr
Intermission: None
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2 PM
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 4 PM
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. This fun new musical is based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlight the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
Produced by Tomato Patch & The Kelsey Players
Directed by Elizabeth Rzasa
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1.5 hrs
Intermission: None
Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7 PM
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1 PM
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 4 PM
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 1 PM
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 4 PM
Kelsey Theatre and members of its Tomato Patch Visual & Performing Arts Workshops proudly present this enchanting Disney classic.
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Produced by ArtsPower
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1 hr
Intermission: None
Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 4 PM
Every barnyard has its bully! But two of the barnyard’s chickens, Marge and Lola, will not stand idly by. This fun and instructive musical by ArtsPower portrays the colorful story of these two barnyard chickens on a mission to win the barnyard talent contest first prize of two tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks, led by Mac who loves to play the bully. Can Marge and Lola face their challengers, against all odds, and win the talent contest?
Produced by Virginia Rep On Tour
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1 hr
Intermission: None
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 2 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 4 PM
Hoist the sails you landlubbers and swab the deck! It’s time to venture out into the tropical seas. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this wonderful musical by Virginia Rep on Tour, takes viewers on an unforgettable pirate voyage as they follow their favorite swashbucklers through treachery and turmoil. Parents, grandparents, and children of all ages are sure to get swept up in the hunt for gold and this young boy’s quest for adventure.
Produced by The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Content Rating: G
Total Runtime: 1 hr
Intermission: None
Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 2 PM>
Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 4 PM
Leap into to the exquisite Land of Narnia!
The Traveling Lantern Theatre is making its Kelsey Theatre debut with this delightful musical. In a mysterious old house, children find a musty, magical wardrobe containing a secret entrance that leads them into a fantastic world. More than just a delicious story of make-believe, C.S. Lewis'
Narnia is a land where a malicious Witch and a beautiful and dear Lion touch the hearts and influence the choices of all who enter.
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