ONE NIGHT ONLY: Lou DiPietro, playwright, left, and Louis Josephson, composer, of the new musical “It’s Never Too Late,” which will be presented as a one-night-only staged reading at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, at the Kelsey Theatre.

Kelsey Theatre, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC), will host a one-night-only staged reading — complete with a nine-piece orchestra — of the new musical It’s Never Too Late, presented by Theater to Go on February 20 at 7:30 p.m.

East Windsor resident Lou DiPietro began writing this play at the age of 90 and now, at 94, is excited to share his work with an audience.

With music by Louis Josephson, the musical tells the story of the effect that a brief encounter between two former lovers has on the lives of seven people. Each character struggles to keep their life afloat as they deal with the twists and turns their lives have taken. The show encourages audiences to embrace change and find their true selves, regardless of their age or circumstances.

“I’m thrilled to bring this musical to life in such a dynamic way,” said DiPietro. “The themes of resilience and second chances resonate deeply with so many people, and I believe this event will inspire everyone who attends.”

DiPietro is the father of Joe DiPietro, best known for the musical Memphis, for which he won Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, and for writing the book and lyrics of the international hit musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

Kelsey Theatre is on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Tickets are $10. Visit kelseytheatre.org.