Travel Through the Looking Glass With Kelsey Theatre for ‘Kelsey’s Adventures in Wonderland’ During the 2026-27 Season
Kelsey begins a new season of wondrous adventures with the special event “Wonderland” Sept. 18-27
9/21/2026
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Fans of live theater are in for a season of wondrous adventures for the 2026-27 season, beginning with the high-energy musical “Wonderland,” Aug. 18-27 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
Presented by Playful Theatre Productions, “Wonderland” kicks off the Kelsey Theatre season with a trip through the looking glass via a high-energy, pop-rock musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When a grown-up Alice falls into a vibrant, topsy-turvy world, she must rediscover her confidence and take control of her story. Bursting with spectacle, humor, and heart, it’s a dazzling journey of self-discovery.
Performances of “Wonderland” are Friday, Sept. 18 and 25 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Matinees are Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. All tickets are $30. While appropriate for children ages 8 and up, “Wonderland” is primarily geared for an adult audience.
The Kelsey Theatre, a community resource for the arts in central New Jersey for 54 years, features the work of 10 resident semi-professional theater companies in addition to a student company for the 2026-27 season. The upcoming season features something for every theater lover, from comedies to dramas—classics to contemporary—including a selection of musicals to suit every taste. Keeping prices affordable is part of Kelsey’s mission, with no ticket price more than $35—with savings of up to 45% on season packages.
All musicals feature live orchestras, which in the upcoming season include Little Women, Evil Dead, 1776: The Musical, Disney’s Descendants, Little Shop of Horrors, Hundred Days, Anastasia, Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, Footloose, Once on This Island, and a special musical to be announced—but will not disappoint!
In addition, Kelsey Theatre will feature a variety of comedies, dramas, and holiday shows, including Midnight at the New Dawn, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Man Who Came to Dinner, If You Speak Love, Holes, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile, Dancing at Lughnasa, Once on this Island, and a tribute to Elton John’s album “Blue Moves” by the Reock & Roll Revue.
Interactive movie events include Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, White Christmas, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Princess Bride, Disney’s Moana.
Tickets are $28 per event or $100 for all four, and may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333.
Kelsey Theatre is located on the MCCC campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor Township. The theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theatre. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.
For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website at www.KelseyTheatre.org or call the box office for a brochure.
At Kelsey Theatre, we have pledged to take active steps in creating true diversity, equity and inclusion in our productions through systemic policy change and individual accountability -- aiming to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, nationalities, creeds, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and abilities.” –The Kelsey Team
Located on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, the Kelsey Theatre has announced a full slate of productions for the 2026-27 season, including musicals, comedies, dramas, and interactive movie events.