The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections. The band has been featured in joint concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony Pops, the Colorado Pops Orchestra, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Come enjoy “America’s Big Band” at this free performance!

May the 4th Be with You Celebration – UCPAC Open House Saturday, May 4 1 PM Join us for our May the 4th Be with You Celebration – an Open […]

The Doo Wop Project, the dynamic, rave-reviewed celebration of a beloved music genre, has a brand new “DOO!” Starring the 5 engaging, charismatic and dashing Broadway stars from smash hits like Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale, Beautiful, and Motown: The Musical with their all-star band, this exciting new show (with a brand new setlist) features fresh renditions of classic Doo Wop hits, as well as “doo-wopified” versions of contemporary hits!

Back by popular demand! Comedian Eddie B gives an uncensored, raw, & hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life, from the point of view of an actual teacher!

El Daheeh Presented by Rogue Virtue Saturday, May 18 8 PM Experience El Daheeh live for the first time in North America. El Daheeh is known for his comedic sketches […]

Center for Dance Education’s 28th Annual Dance Collage for their youngest dancers! Styles of dance represented include Basics of Ballet, Jazz Tap, plus dances performed by their Level 5 Dancers.

resented by The Wannabes Dance Troupe and The Hive Dance Studio, located on Cherry Street in Rahway, Open House Dance Showcase Volume 5 spotlights individuals from our New Jersey/New York dance community and showcases The Hive’s youth dance program. We hope to bring together our community in celebration of dance!

Harmony Dance Center 10 Year Celebration: celebrating a decade of learning, laughs, and friendships through the art of dance!

Brandy’s Dance Unique has been a center of dance education for almost 40 years. This end of year recital is a showcase of their talented students, children ages 2 and up, in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop.

InSpira Performing Arts presents Footsteps Toward Purpose Friday, June 14 7 PM Experience the magic of InSpira Performing Arts 2023-2024 Dance Recital Footsteps Toward Purpose!  Join us on a journey […]

Center for Dance Education presents their 28th Annual Dance Collage! Styles of dance represented include Classical Ballet, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop.

Celebrate 40 Years of Fabulous with Dance Dance Dance!

Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of all your favorite Talking Heads classics like “Once in a Lifetime”, “Psycho Killer”, “Take Me to the River”, and selections from their respective solo careers. Cool Cool Cool will be Jerry and Adrian’s special guest. Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: REMAIN IN LIGHT is a must-see performance!

Don’t miss Victoria Ruffo, Angélica Aragón, Ana Patricia Rojo, Paola Rojas, María Patricia Castañeda, Dulce and Lupita Jones on stage! A spectacular work!
The protagonists of this staging make it clear that the legacy of a lioness, like that of a woman, is built daily.

Mexico Beyond Mariachi, Trekking Mexico Saturday, October 12 3 PM Mexico Beyond Mariachi Trekking Mexico takes the audience on a fascinating musical expedition through Mexico’s culture, blending education with vibrant dance and folklore. Tickets are general admission and cost $6 each. This performance will last approximately 50 minutes. Rahway Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the […]

My One and Only – Ma Eli Ghayro Saturday, November 9 8 PM “When it rains, it pours” fits Im Hussein’s situation nowadays. Many problems came her way all at once. Divorce was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Life has not been the same for her ever since. She still struggles to resume […]

Talent Harris, The Gangsta Capone, Rob Stapleton, and Mark Viera are The NY Kings in a comedy concert you don’t want to miss! You’ve heard them on Hot 97 and WBLS Power 95! You’ve seen them on Def Comedy Jam (HBO) and Bad Boyz of Comedy (Showtime) and on Comedy Central, now see them live!

American Theater Group (ATG) is pleased to present the premiere reading of Erik Kahn’s new play Moses in Berlin as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. Moses in Berlin opens in an upscale apartment building in 1933 Berlin, where a group of young friends play a game. As the game progresses, the players face decisions with life-or-death consequences.

KWANZAA CELEBRATION Saturday, December 21st, 2024 12pm – 4pm Presented by the Rahway Social Justice Commission and the NAACP Rahway Branch Admission is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome! Pre-Registration for this event is closed. Any remaining tickets will be available at noon the day of the event at the registration […]

Center For Dance Education presents The Nutcracker Suite, a time-honored tradition in ballet. This stunning performance is suitable for all ages. Join us for this post-holiday celebration!

Experience an unforgettable fun filled evening with Dr. Annu Kapoor playing Antakshari, a game based on Bollywood songs and your talent. This highly anticipated evening promises to be a night filled with soulful melodies and bollywood music. A musical evening full of nostalgia, fun, and some crazy Antakshari vibes.

Join us for the Oldies But Goodies Mother’s Day Concert benefiting families in Greater Union County, with The Intruders, The Legendary Bluenotes, The Dramatics Tribute, The Temptations Revue, Blue Magic Revue & The Chi-lites Review!

“When I Grow Up” is a dance show presented by the students and staff at Harmony Dance Center in Union, NJ.

Brandy’s Dance Unique 2025: 40 Years of Magic is a celebration of 40 magical years of dance on Staten Island! Brandy’s dancers are proud to showcase what they have learned throughout the year.

29th Annual Dance Collage presented by Center for Dance Education, featuring professionally choreographed pieces performed by their talented dancers in Ballet/Pointe, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, & Hip Hop.

Join InSpira as they honor the 2024–2025 school year with a powerful showcase of their dancers’ growth, resilience, and dedication. This recital is the culmination of months of hard work and passion, and promises to leave you inspired.

The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers are proud to honor the legacy of lifelong Board Member, author, historian, and film enthusiast I. Joseph “Irv” Hyatt with the renaming of its beloved classic film series.