Community Corner
"Meet Me in St. Louis" Is Full of Music and Magic at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre July 18-27
It’s time for the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and the Smith family couldn’t be more excited. Journey back in time with the Yardley Players as they present “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this charming musical are Fridays, July 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, July 19 and 26 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. An Opening Night Reception with the cast and crew follows the show on July 18.
St. Louis is a proud American town at the start of a new century brimming with possibilities. The Smith family children have plenty of their own possibilities brewing as well. Romance swirls around young Esther Smith and her neighbor, John Truitt, while Rose is instantly smitten by her elder brother’s handsome friend, Douglas Moore. But wait. Mr. Smith is having financial worries that may mean a sudden move to New York City and an end to the good times and the only home the family has ever known.
Based on the 1944 film of the same name, "Meet Me in St. Louis” is full of good feeling and memorable music, featuring such classics as "Trolley Song," the song made famous by Judy Garland, “Skip to My Lou,” “The Boy Next Door” and the title song.Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students/children. Tickets are available online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theater.