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Tom Chiola left acting behind for law school back in the mid-70’s but now, after 15 years as a Circuit Court Judge, he is making the most of his second chance. Some of his credits include Mr. Ellis in BoHo’s Icarus, Donald in Bailiwick Chicago’s Fucking Men, Bender in Under A Rainbow Flag for Pride Films and Plays and Roger in Fairways, the Musical. His film credits include Contagion and A Heart Felt. He is also a member of the Board of Season of Concern and Pride Films and Plays.

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Theater To Go Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE At Kelsey Theatre


Catch the musical comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, presented by Theater To Go.

Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College Presents THE FANTASTICKS


 Kelsey Theatre continues its outstanding series of 2023 productions with Theater to Go’s presentation of “The Fantasticks.” The show runs weekends from Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 12. Kelsey Theatre is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road on the Mercer County Community College campus in West Windsor. 

Photos: Get a First Look at Open Space Arts' Inaugural Production of THE KRAMER PROJECT


Open Space Arts is presenting their inaugural production of THE KRAMER PROJECT directed and adapted by David Zak from Larry Kramer’s (THE NORMAL HEART) watershed speech “The Tragedy of Today’s Gays”. The production runs July 22 - July 31 at Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted. Press Opening Friday, July 22 at 7PM.  Get a first look at photos here!

Kelsey Theatre Presents The Musical OLIVER!, July 8 - July 17 At Mercer County Community College


Yardley Players presents “Oliver!” weekends July 8 through July 17, 2022 at Kelsey Theatre located on the Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.

Open Space Arts to Present World Premiere of THE KRAMER PROJECT


Open Space Arts announced its inaugural production of THE KRAMER PROJECT directed and adapted by David Zak from Larry Kramer’s (THE NORMAL HEART) watershed speech “The Tragedy of Today’s Gays”. The production runs July 22 - July 31 at Center.

Trenton City Museum Presents Concert: Swinging Into Spring With Tom Chiola and Friends


Favorite songs from Broadway, the blues, and more are in store for music lovers as Tom Chiola and Friends perform Swingin' Into Spring at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion Friday, May 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Trenton City Museum to Present Vocalist Tom Chiola and Pianist George Sinkler


Live jazz will return to the colorful and welcoming backdrop of the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion as vocalist Tom Chiola and pianist George Sinkler perform in concert Saturday, August 21, at 7 p.m.

Kelsey Theatre Stages JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT


The ultimate story of sibling rivalry, betrayal, immense courage, and redemption comes to the stage of Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) with the Yardley Players' production of a?oeJoseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat,a?? Nov. 8-17.

FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS Plays Kelsey Feb. 15 To 24


What happens in Vegas is downright hilarious! The Yardley Players present the laugh-out-loud comedy "Four Weddings and an Elvis" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre in February. Dates and show times are Fridays, Feb. 15 and 22 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 16 and 23 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Feb. 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.

Photo Flash: Kelsey Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


Join Belle as she takes on the world - and the Beast! The Yardley Players present the beloved Disney musical 'Beauty and the Beast' at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this tale as old as time are: Fridays, Nov. 2 and 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Nov. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. (A special daytime show for groups will be presented Monday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m.)

Photo Flash: Pride Films and Plays Presents HURRICANE DAMAGE


In HURRICANE DAMAGE, a world-premiere dramedy by Kevin Brofsky, long-time partners Dennis and Oscar are veterans of the 1970's New York gay scene now living on Florida's Gulf Coast. When they're visited by their old friend Norman, a photographer who has remained single, bittersweet memories of their glory days in Manhattan return. 

Cast Announced for World Premiere of HURRICANE DAMAGE


Casting is complete for HURRICANE DAMAGE, a world-premiere dramedy by the New York-based playwright Kevin Brofsky that will be the fourth entry in Pride Films and Plays' five-show PAC Pride Fest. HURRICANE DAMAGE, opening on August 3 after previews on August 1 and 2, concerns two long-time partners, veterans of the 1970's gay scene in New York, living on Florida's Gulf Coast. Dennis and Oscar are visited by an old friend of those days, a photographer named Norman who has remained single and brings back bittersweet memories of their glory days in Manhattan.  The couple will be played by company member Charles A. Berglund as Dennis and Danne W. Taylor as Oscar.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Kelsey Theatre for Yardley Players' WIZARD OF OZ


The whole family will be off to see the Wizard as The Yardley Players present the "The Wizard of Oz" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Evening performances of this exciting stage adaptation are: Friday, July 13, and Saturdays, July 14 and 21 at 8 p.m. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22.

Get on Board for Laughs as Theater To Go Presents TWENTIETH CENTURY


It's time to travel back to the 1930s for a rollicking good time on the rails as Theater To Go presents Ken Ludwig's Twentieth Century at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. A train trip from Chicago to New York City has lots riding on it including the future of a legendary producer and his Broadway show. Show times for this comedy classic are Fridays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.

Pride Arts Center to Host Pre-Pride Parade Breakfast and Rally


The Pride Arts Center - located right on the parade route - will celebrate its first Pride Parade with a free light breakfast of coffee, snacks, and camaraderie beginning at 10 am on Sunday, June 25 in The Broadway, Pride Arts Center at 4139 N. Broadway.

Pierrot Productions to Bring 'JACQUES BREL' to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre


Ring in the New Year with a musical revue that will delight and surprise you - and even offer up some words of wisdom for the times we live in. Pierrot Productions presents 'Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Todays, Jan. 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Pierrot Productions to Bring 'JACQUES BREL' to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre


Ring in the New Year with a musical revue that will delight and surprise you - and even offer up some words of wisdom for the times we live in. Pierrot Productions presents 'Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris' at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Jan. 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Jan. 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Jan. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Workshop of New Musical A HISTORY OF SUMMER Tonight


Pride Films and Plays presents a special workshop of the gorgeous new musical A HISTORY OF SUMMER, with music and lyrics by Jonathan Monro and book by Adam Mathias.

Pride Films and Plays to Present Workshop of New Musical A HISTORY OF SUMMER


Pride Films and Plays presents a special workshop of the gorgeous new musical A HISTORY OF SUMMER, with music and lyrics by Jonathan Monro and book by Adam Mathias.

PFP to Stage Chicago Premiere of TEN DOLLAR HOUSE


Pride Films & Plays is excited to announce casting for the Chicago premiere of Ten Dollar House by Rick Kinnebrew and Martha Meyer which will be directed by Michael D. Graham, and running at Piccolo Theatre in Evanston from January 7 to 31. The press opening is Saturday, January 9 at 7:30 pm.

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