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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE at Kelsey Theatre

Dates: 4/3/2026 - 4/12/2026 New Musical

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Kelsey Theatre

Theater To Go
Lawrenceville, NJ
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Phone: 6095703333

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

A World Premiere Musical
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE

Book & Lyrics by Lou DiPietro
Music & Orchestrations by Louis Josephson
Directed by Ruth Markoe
Musical Direction by Louis Josephson

West Windsor, NJ — Theater To Go is thrilled to announce the world premiere limited engagement of the new musical It’s Never Too Late, with book and lyrics by Lou DiPietro and music by Louis Josephson. Following last season’s acclaimed staged reading, the fully staged production will run April 3–12, 2026, at the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor, New Jersey.

A poignant and uplifting new work, It’s Never Too Late celebrates the power of hope, reinvention, and second chances. The story explores the ripple effect of a brief encounter between two former lovers and how it profoundly alters the lives of seven interconnected characters. Each struggles to stay afloat while confronting the unexpected turns their lives have taken. With a rich tapestry of characters and a moving, melodic score, the musical invites audiences to embrace change and rediscover their authentic selves—at any age.

What makes It’s Never Too Late especially compelling is the unlikely partnership at its heart. Written by Lou DiPietro in his 90s and set to music by composer Louis Josephson, more than sixty years younger, the musical is the product of a collaboration that spans generations. Their creative partnership brings together lived experience and fresh musical voice, resulting in a story that resonates across ages and speaks to audiences navigating change at any stage of life. This unlikely collaboration creates a musical that bridges generations.

Lou DiPietro began writing It’s Never Too Late in his 90th year. Now 94, he is delighted to share this deeply personal work with audiences and to prove—through story and song—that it is never too late to follow one’s dreams.

“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 show will inspire everyone who experiences it.”

Watch an interview with Lou DiPietro about the play:
https://youtu.be/fZk5yUmlj7o

About Director Ruth Markoe and Theater To Go

Director and Producer Ruth Markoe is the founder and artistic force behind Theater To Go. Since establishing the company in 1992, she has directed and produced dozens of productions spanning intimate dramas, large-scale musicals, original works, and interactive theater. She is especially recognized for her commitment to developing new material and supporting playwrights and composers throughout the creative process.

Through her long-standing relationship with Kelsey Theatre, Markoe has created opportunities for Theater To Go to premiere new works, present staged readings, and build collaborations that connect professional artists with local audiences. Under her leadership, the company has become a respected incubator for new theatrical voices and original storytelling.

Founded in 1992, Theater To Go has spent more than three decades bringing professional-quality theater to audiences throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. A resident company at Kelsey Theatre, it produces full-length plays, original works, staged readings, and interactive events. Theater To Go is also the producer of the acclaimed play Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge by Mark Violi and is widely known for its popular murder mysteries and interactive comedy theater. The company remains dedicated to nurturing new voices and engaging audiences through inventive, accessible storytelling.

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EVENT DETAILS

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE
A World Premiere Musical

Presented by Theater To Go

Venue: Kelsey Theatre  at  Mercer County Community College
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

Performance Dates & Times:

  • Fridays, April 3 & April 10 at 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM
  • Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM

Tickets: Ticket Prices: $24–$26
Tickets are available online through the Kelsey Theatre website (http://kelseytheatre.org) only via Purple Pass or through the Kelsey Theatre box office.
Box Office: 609-570-3333

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE at Kelsey Theatre Schedule

Performance Dates & Times:

Fridays, April 3 & April 10 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM
Tickets: Ticket Prices: $24–$26

Cast and Creative Team for IT'S NEVER TOO LATE at Kelsey Theatre

Cast

Phil Zipkin
Phil Zipkin
Matt
Phil Zipkin: Phil is super excited to be apart of the INTL premiere. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he has performed in various National Tours, Off Broadway and in Regional productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Annie, A Chorus Line, and Good News. He has also worked with esteemed composer/lyrics such as Maltby & Shire, William Finn & George Forrest & Robert Wright to name a few. He also sang on Barry Manilow's 1st Holiday album in LA and sang with Barbara Cook at Carnegie Hall. For the last 10 years, Phil has actively been performing various one man shows at senior communities in the Tri-State and Philadelphia area, bringing the joy of music to all the beautiful residents.
Charlotte Caldejon
Charlotte Caldejon
Young June
Charlotte Caldejon is a senior Musical Theatre major at Rider University. Her recent theatre credits include A Chorus Line (Revival Productions), RENT (Plays in the Park), In the Heights (Live Arts), and Eden Goes Home (The Chain Theatre). She has also performed at 54 Below, and her film work has been featured at the Chelsea and Alexandria Film Festivals. More at www.charlottecaldejon.com.
Brenna Peerbolt
Brenna Peerbolt
Young Barbara
Brenna is excited to be a part of this wonderful new show! Some of her recent credits include: Babes In Toyland at Woodstock Playhouse, A Comedy of Terrors (Lucy/Others) at Millbrook Playhouse, The Wedding Binder (a world premiere) at Seven Angels Theatre, It’s A Wonderful Life (Mary Bailey), Murder On The Orient Express (Mary Debenham), The Taming Of The Shrew (Bianca) and Doubt: A Parable at Cumberland Theatre. She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s musical theatre program. www.brennapeerbolt.com
Reba Holley
Reba Holley
Susan
Reba Holley is delighted to join the cast of It’s Never Too Late alongside such a talented ensemble. A familiar face on local stages, Reba’s favorite credits include Radio Gals (America), Arsenic and Old Lace (Abby), Broadway Bound (Blanche), and Company (Sarah). Equally at home in the orchestra pit, she frequently performs as a horn player for area productions. Offstage, Reba lives in Pennington NJ with her husband, and is the proud mother of three and "Mimi" to her four beloved grandchildren.
Libby Kane
Libby Kane
Julie (Bunny)
Libby Kane is a seasoned musical theatre performer and is excited to be part of this original musical. Past favorite roles include The Witch in Into the Woods, Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly, and Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty.
Cassaundra Reed
Cassaundra Reed
June
Cassaundra Reed (June) is thrilled to be making her Theater to Go debut in It’s Never Too Late! A Brooklyn-based actor/singer/dancer, she has performed and choreographed throughout NYC. Recent highlights include the title role in Sweet Charity and serving as Assistant Director/Choreographer for Man of La Mancha (Rockaway Theatre Company). Favorite stage credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Maggie), God of Carnage (Annette Raleigh), Rent (Alexi Darling/Mimi’s mom), and Cabaret (Texas), as well as choreography for Spamalot, Urinetown, The Prom, Cinderella, and Into the Woods. She is incredibly grateful to be sharing the stage with such a talented cast. Love to Haydn, Margot, and Shubbie.
Neil Devlin
Neil Devlin
Young Adam
Neil is overjoyed to be returning to this piece after appearing in last year’s workshop presentation! Credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), Camelot (King Arthur), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), My Fair Lady (Freddy), Urinetown (Cladwell), …Spelling Bee (Leaf), Sunday in the Park… (Jules). Originated roles: Ink & Paint (Guy) The Last Piece (Andrew), One Way (Sven), On the Brink of a Lovely Song (Oscar Hammerstein II), Fully ReCOOPERated (Tate), Valentino’s Tango (Norman). Neil is a proud graduate of Manhattan School of Music’s Musical Theatre Program. Thank you to this wonderful team onstage and off, Renee & Joe at About Artists Agency, family, friends, educators, mom, and God. IG: @neil_devlin, neildevlinactor.com.
Jim Petro
Jim Petro
Adam
Jim Petro is a performer with a resume that has spanned decades. With more than 120 productions to his name, both on stage and behind the scenes, he has spent more time in the theater than out of it. He has been recognized for his portrayals of Leo Bloom in The Producers, Bobby in Company, and Cosmo in Singin' in the Rain. In addition to his stage work, Jim is also a voiceover artist, lending his voice to projects for Toniebox, Penguin Books and other organizations.

Creative Team

Lou DiPietro
Lou DiPietro
Book & Lyrics
New Jersey native Lou DiPietro began his career as baseball player in theMinors, afterwards going on to serve in the Army and then to work infinance and banking. Upon retirement he followed his creative dreams bydoing solo singing gigs and forming a chorus which performed around thestate. In 2014, the chorus performed his first musical Our Town in front ofan audience. A year later, the chorus performed the first draft of It’s NeverToo Late for an audience. The show’s second draft, with music by thehighly talented Louis Josephson, was performed as a reading with professional actors. Lou is 95 years old, married to his wife Jean for 72 years. They have 4 children, one of whom is Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro.
Louis Josephson
Louis Josephson
Composer/ Musical Director/ Conductor
Louis is an award-winning, Juilliard-trained composer.Theater: Relapse: A New Musical (Off-Broadway fall 2023), ButterflyProductions' Dolhinov (Reading winter 2025). Film: Ravel (Lincoln Center Film Society in May 2025). Concert Music: The United States Air Force Band, The Juilliard Orchestra,Sylvan Winds, Sirius Quartet, The All-National Honors Concert Band,Tribeca New Music, and the National Association of Music Educators. He is a composer in the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop andpublished by Wingert-Jones Publications, Inc., a division of J.W. Pepper &Son, Inc. www.louisjosephson.com @thelouisjosephson
Ruth Markoe
Ruth Markoe
Director /Producer
Founder a nd Artistic Director of Theater To Go, Ruth is a longtime director & performer in the region. She recently appeared as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit., and recent Kelsey directing credits include Gaslight Fiddler on the Roof, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; A Love Song for Miss Lydia; The Fantasticks; Other Desert Cities; Roebling, The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge; Dial “M” for Murder (BroadwayWorld NJ Awards first runner-up for Best Play & Best Director); and To Kill a Mockingbird (Kelsey Awards for Outstanding Director & Outstanding Play Production). Other Kelsey credits include: Cabaret, A Raisin in the Sun, Twentieth Century & Room Service. She directed Noises Off! at BucksCounty Playhouse & Riding the Comet at NY Theater Summerfest. Favoriteroles include Martha (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf), Golde (Fiddler onthe Roof), Dr. Prentice (Beyond Therapy) and was nominated for an NJACTPerry Award for her role as Yente in Fiddler on the Roof.
Shawn Simmons
Shawn Simmons
Scenic Designer
Shawn Simmons - Scenic Designer: is an NJACT Perry Award Winner with 7 nominations, and 1 win. He is a Production Assistant and a Scenic Designer at Kelsey Theatre. Past Designs include: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (MTM), Oklahoma & Disney’s Tarzan (Bear Tavern), and the NJ premieres of Groundhog Day: the Musical and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Playful Theatre). Shawn also appears on stage at times and was most recently seen on stage as Prof Plum (Clue the Musical), Fred/Healer (Groundhog day: The Musical); & Roger Davis (RENT). He has performed in multiple professional operas at the Trenton War Memorial.

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West Windsor, NJ 08550

Phone: 6095703333

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