Twas the Night Before Christmas at Kelsey Theatre
Dates: 12/6/2024 - 12/9/2024
📍 Theatre: Kelsey Theatre
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At Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre, the holiday classic Twas the Night Before Christmas comes alive with a delightful musical adaptation. Audiences will join the Moore family and their neighbors as they await the arrival of Santa Claus, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Leonard Calabrese as Kris Kringle and Christopher Guear as Clement Moore. The performances will be held from December 6-9, showcasing the magic of the season with singing reindeer and festive characters. Additionally, attendees can support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign by bringing new, unwrapped toys to donate in the theatre lobby.
Cast and Creative Team for Twas the Night Before Christmas at Kelsey Theatre
Cast
Leonard Calabrese
Kris Kringle
Christopher Guear
Clement Moore
Kalika Mason
Mrs. Bentley
Ariel Defreitas
Anna Bentley
Sakiyyah Burwell-Darden
Mrs. McGuilicutty
Kori Bethea
Clara McGuilicutty
Leanna Collins
Jane Marshall
Nadia D’Agostino
Michelle Bentley
Aniiya Darden
Sarah Whittleby
Hope Ghaffoor
Julia Marshall
Sayla Gordon
Louisa Whittleby
Barbara Grayson
Mrs. Marshall
Zuraiya Holliman-York
Eleanor McGuilicutty
Ashley Kerr
Bella Bentley
Jenna Lamot
Josephine Marshall
Aaron Mason
Mr. Whittleby II
Brooklyn McKinney
Amelia Whittleby
Cameron Miller
Mr. McGuilicutty
Chandler Miller
Eliza Moore
Nee’Jon Pack
Joseph McGuilicutty
Frankie Pendleton
Victor Bentley
Hailee Poli
Victoria Whittleby
Brielle Rowell
Lydia McGuilicutty
Emma Sansotta
Jessie Whittleby
Jani Skye Hamilton
Charlotte Bentley
Jacob Vega
Mr. Whittleby
Jennifer Wahlberg
Gabrielle Whittleby
A’Maziin Williams
Caroline McGuilicutty
Diane Dash-Thompson
Ensemble
Robert Drigant
Jeremiah Marshall
Jared Drigant
Mr. Marshall
Paul Zych
Mr. Bentley
Zendaya Holliman
Charity Moore
Grace Ghaffoor
Julianna Marshall
Abby Dalal
Margaret Moore
Creative Team
M. Kitty Getlik
Producer
Danielle Miller-Winrow
Director
Chandler Miller
Assistant Director
Pat Masterson
Musical Director
Laura Ghaffoor
Choreographer
Laura Walter
Stage Manager
Jennifer Boutrous
Production Stage Manager
M. Kitty Getlik
Lighting Designer
Louisa Murey
Costume Designer
Sheron Williams
Costume Designer
John Maurer
Set Designer
Michael Almstedt
Set Maintenance
Amy Bessellieu
Scenic Artist/Props
Zhi Sharpe
Prop Wrangler
News About Twas the Night Before Christmas at Kelsey Theatre
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS To Play MCCC's Kelsey Theatre In December
November 26, 2025 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, Dec. 5-7.
MATINEE MASTERPIECES to Headline Kelsey Theatre Offerings For 2025-26 Season
August 14, 2025 Fans of live theater can enjoy added matinee performances all year long, as the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College will present a series of 'Matinee Masterpieces' for the entire 2025-26 season.
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is Coming to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
December 02, 2024 Lots will be stirring at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre when the Kelsey Players brings the holiday classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Presents 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
December 02, 2022 Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre continues to bring merriment to area families in December with “'Twas the Night Before Christmas.” This musical adaption of the famous poem runs Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 through Monday, Dec. 5. and is sure to delight.
Kelsey Theatre at MCCC Celebrates Holiday Season 2022 With Movies, Special Events, Sing-Alongs, Musicals, and Free Concerts
November 15, 2022 Discover the joys of the season close to home as Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC) hosts a magical collection of movies, singalongs, musicals, classic Christmas plays and free concerts from November 19 through December 21, 2022. Theatergoers, friends and family are sure to enjoy this cornucopia of holiday cheer!
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL to Bring Christmas Cheer to Mercer County Community College
December 04, 2021 The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to the stage by The Kelsey Players in a fun and enchanting musical, Twas the Night Before Christmas. Bring the whole family for this joyous holiday tradition at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.About the Theatre
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What shows have played recently at Kelsey Theatre?
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE (04/03/26-04/12/26)
It’s Never Too Late (04/03/26-04/12/26)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (03/20/26-03/29/26)
Midnight at the New Dawn (10/16/25-10/18/25)
The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas (11/29/24-12/01/24)
Steel Magnolias (10/04/24-10/13/24)
Rigoletto (07/26/24-07/26/24)
Summer Opera Festival (07/26/24-07/28/24)
OTHER DESERT CITIES (05/26/23-06/04/23)
It’s Never Too Late (04/03/26-04/12/26)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (03/20/26-03/29/26)
Midnight at the New Dawn (10/16/25-10/18/25)
The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas (11/29/24-12/01/24)
Steel Magnolias (10/04/24-10/13/24)
Rigoletto (07/26/24-07/26/24)
Summer Opera Festival (07/26/24-07/28/24)
OTHER DESERT CITIES (05/26/23-06/04/23)
What shows are coming up next at Kelsey Theatre?
Company (07/31/26-08/11/26)
Wonderland (09/18/26-09/27/26)
Little Women (10/02/26-10/11/26)
Evil Dead The Musical (10/23/26-11/01/26)
1776 (11/06/26-11/15/26)
Once On This Island (07/30/27-08/08/27)
Wonderland (09/18/26-09/27/26)
Little Women (10/02/26-10/11/26)
Evil Dead The Musical (10/23/26-11/01/26)
1776 (11/06/26-11/15/26)
Once On This Island (07/30/27-08/08/27)
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