By RYAN SKAITH
The Ruby Theatre in St. Joseph has announced the upcoming “Princess Tea Party,” an immersive experience designed to bring fairytale royalty to life for local families.
The event features appearances by the Ice Princesses and the Beauty Princess, offering a structured afternoon of interactive performances and traditional tea service at the historic venue.
The experience centers around a formal tea service where guests will be served a variety of refreshments, including tea sandwiches, fruit, and cheese, followed by a selection of sweets like cupcakes and brownies. To maintain the “royal” atmosphere, the theater will provide authentic china tea sets for all attendees, with apple juice available as a “tea” alternative for younger guests.
Beyond the dining experience, the event includes a series of live activities. Attendees will participate in singing and dancing sessions, as well as a dedicated story time hosted by the princesses. A highlight of the afternoon is a formal coronation ceremony, during which every child in attendance will be presented with a rhinestone tiara to keep.
Organizers emphasize that the event is designed for intimacy, allowing for individual photo opportunities and one-on-one time between the characters and the children. Because of the seated nature of the tea party, the theater is requesting that groups who wish to sit together notify the business office in advance of the event date.
Tickets for the Princess Tea Party are priced at $38. The theater noted that everyone in attendance, including adults, must purchase a ticket, and all children must be accompanied by a guardian. Interested parties must secure their spots by the Jan. 16 deadline. Tickets can be purchased through the Ruby Theatre’s website, by calling 816-232-1778.
The Ruby Theatre is located at 615 S. 10th Street. The event takes place at 1:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 17th.
