SANTA EXPLAINS: The classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor for five shows December 8-10.

Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic ’Twas the Night Before Christmas comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre on December 8-10.

Show times are Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, at 1 and 4 p.m. Children are invited to have their picture taken with Santa after the show. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

The excitement of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” is the focus of this musical, geared to the entire family. Santa’s annual visit features singing reindeer, sugar plums, and a mouse that will definitely be stirring. Audiences will join the Moore family, neighbors, and townspeople, circa 1822, as they wait and watch for the highly-anticipated midnight visitor. 

In addition, Kelsey Theatre is returning as a partner with the U.S. Marine Corps for the annual “Toys for Tots” campaign. During all five performances, as well as other shows at Kelsey during the holiday season, patrons can donate a new, unwrapped toy in the lobby.

Tickets are $16 for adults, and $14 for children/students and seniors. Visit kelseytheatre.org or call (609) 570-3333.