SOLD OUT – NJ Ballet: The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance Sunday, December 1 2:00 PM NJ Ballet: The Nutcracker, a beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid […]
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.
Come and celebrate the Christmas season with the Shining Stars Christmas Spectacular 2024, featuring the Shining Stars, a talented cast of performers with special needs whose energy and passion light up the stage!
Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas once again bring the holiday spirit to Rahway with classic carols, step dancing & more in a special matinee show!
Join us for a new holiday tradition! Experience the magic of Rahway Dance Theater’s A Rahway Nutcracker starring Daphne Lee, Rahway native and current cast member of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. Don’t miss this incredible performance!
A Christmas to Remember chronicles the life of Stephen McKenzie, his wife Caryn along with their two daughters, Jasmine and Breonna as they prepare for their favorite time of year, Christmas! Everything is going as usual until an unexpected event threatens their way of life as well as test their faith.
A Very Maysa Christmas with Special Guests The String Queens Saturday, December 14 8 PM Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style! Join us for A Very Maysa Christmas […]
Amahl and his mother are dazzled by the three kings on the way to Bethlehem on the first Christmas Eve. Amahl’s mother welcomes the royal sojourners who rest in the small, bare house where love and faith work miracles during the night. Come witness a Christmas miracle (and live animals too)! Presented by New Jersey Opera Theater.
The New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Concert celebrates the great American art form of jazz with young musicians performing works by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, & more.
Join us for UCPAC’s annual holiday tradition – The Muppet Christmas Carol in 35mm! Snap selfies with Santa’s Elves and enjoy a holiday organ concert before the film. Don’t be a Scrooge – come get in the holiday spirit with Kermit and friends!
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 […]
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!
American Theater Group (ATG) presents the premiere staged reading of Pandora Scooter’s Mother’s Day, inspired by Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Night Mother. The reading is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
WBGO presents All That Jazz, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers! This month features smooth jazz musicians Brian Simpson and Jackiem Joyner. This series is a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ.
Let’s do the Time Warp again! Come see The Rocky Horror Picture Show – A Live Movie Experience with the Cosmic Light Cabaret Shadowcast! Please note: This showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be a digital presentation.
WBGO presents All That Jazz, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers! This month features smooth jazz musician and visual artist Marion Meadows. This series is a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ. Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music from the phenomenal Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime. Marion’s art will be displayed and available for purchase at this event!
The Mahoning Drive-In Road Show is rolling into our Main Stage, and you’re invited to join us a night of cinematic nostalgia and thrills! This one-of-a-kind event brings the legendary Mahoning Drive-In Theater experience indoors with an unforgettable double feature of John Carpenter’s The Fog and Don Coscarelli’s cult classic Phantasm in 35mm, along with Virgil and Mark from Mahoning hosting, vendors, and so much more!
Join us as American Theater Group (ATG) presents the premiere reading of Paul Marsh’s new comedy The Waiting Room as part of its free Monday Night Play Reading Series. The cast will feature Broadway’s Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe’s Café – Tony Award nomination; Chicago), Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll and Hyde – Tony nomination; Les Miserables) and Jennifer Smith (Anastasia, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder).
Enjoy a night of live jazz at Hamilton Stage! Grown Groovin’ with saxophonist Anthony E. Nelson Jr., bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Winard Harper. Free in celebration of Black History Month. Proudly presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Rahway.
Artrageous 2025 – Sensory Friendly Theater: The only show where you can witness the fusion of live art, rock concert, inclusion & more in one magical experience!
Miss Grand New Jersey is the state pageant preliminary to Miss Grand USA, the fastest-growing national and international beauty pageant.
Are you a senior in Union County eager to connect with your community, share your unique experiences, and explore your creative side? Register for our three-week workshop Stories of a Lifetime! This creative writing workshop, proudly presented by UCPAC and designed specifically for seniors ages 60 and up, offers you the chance to write and share your own story with the guidance of a professional playwright. The workshop closes with a showcase performance of your work to share with family and friends.
The Juilliard School is world renowned for educating Jazz artists such as Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste and many others. Come hear the new generation of world class musicians swinging their way through the innovative musical style known as Bebop.
American Theater Group proudly presents Purlie, a 1970 musical adaptation of Ossie Davis’s comedic play Purlie Victorious about a traveling preacher who returns to his hometown in Georgia and concocts a scheme to reclaim his church
UCPAC is thrilled to welcome back The Red Hot Chilli Pipers to our Main Stage this St. Paddy’s weekend! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents Tony-Award winning musical, Urinetown! Explore this satirical comedy at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
Back by popular demand! Join us for our Black & White Night 2025, a fun evening of short silent films, accompanied by award-winning organist Ian Fraser on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”. Whether you’re a silent film buff or are experiencing a silent movie for the first time, you’re sure to be amazed and entertained!
Be a superhero to the kids in your life. Bring them to see Disney’s Big Hero 6, a digital presentation of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas film series at Hamilton Stage. Pajamas encouraged! Free popcorn (one per person). Come early and make a craft before the movie!
New Jersey Ballet Once Upon A Time is a family, sensory friendly show taking its audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s greatest stories. Part educational, part dance, the performers will dissect classic tales, providing insight into the movement while giving you a fun and entertaining peek behind the balletic curtain.
McDonald’s Gospelfest 2025 returns to UCPAC on April 5th, with Yolanda Adams, Vashawn Mitchell, Rich Tolbert, Jr., and more!
Fearless – The Taylor Swift Experience is the most authentic Taylor tribute. Starring Taylor lookalike Rikki Lee Wilson, a dedicated Swiftie herself, who prides herself on knowing EVERY song on EVERY album! The show features all your Taylor faves like “Blank Space”, “Love Story”, “You Belong With Me”, and many, many more!
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.
American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with UCPAC present a Free Play Reading Series at Hamilton Stage: King of the Hollywood Fixers by Douglas J. Cohen. In January 1942, MGM “fixers” Eddie Mannix and Howard Strickling converge at the El Rancho Hotel in Las Vegas with the studio’s top star, Clark Gable, after a plane carrying his wife, actress Carole Lombard, goes missing in the nearby mountains. Charged with managing the crisis and getting Gable back to work, the two fixers clash over motives, methods, and morals—while all three fight to survive, reflecting the struggles of Hollywood and the nation amid war and rising fascism.
Experience The Godfather in 35mm at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Third Thursday Film Series. Photo ops, themed drinks, and more!
WBGO presents All That Jazz, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers! This month features smooth jazz pianist Alex Bugnon. This series is a partnership between UCPAC and Smooth Jazz NJ. Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music from the phenomenal Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime.
Be a part of our world! Bring the kids to see Disney’s The Little Mermaid Sing-Along, a digital presentation of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas film series at Hamilton Stage. Pajamas encouraged! Free popcorn (one per person). Come early and make a craft before the movie!
The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute is undoubtedly the Ultimate Beatles Tribute. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of the Beatles’ classics, the The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute will make you think you are back in time rockin’ with John, Paul, George, and Ringo!
Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza sensory friendly show is back again by popular demand in 2025! See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair in this Sensory Friendly Theater (SFT) performance.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.
The Shining Stars Celebrates Broadway at UCPAC’s Main Stage —a dazzling night of song and dance presented by Shining Stars Network.
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!
Celebrate cinema at UCPAC Film Fest 2025 with a lineup of films, panel discussions, and unforgettable experiences in a historic venue.
Join us May 16 for the Opening Ceremony of the second annual UCPAC Film Fest with feature presentation Singin’ in the Rain in Rahway, NJ.
Experience Verdi’s most treasured masterpiece La traviata, a tragic opera about a courtesan who falls in love and tries to leave her life behind. Although written in 1853, its themes of the hypocrisy of upper-class society, and the impossibility of escaping one’s social class and fate, all the while searching for true love, still resonate with audiences today.
Come see Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, a Sensory Friendly Theater digital movie screening at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
UCPAC welcomes back Center for Dance Education, celebrating their 29th year of presenting their Dance Collage Minis featuring their youngest talented dancers.
“When I Grow Up” is a dance show presented by the students and staff at Harmony Dance Center in Union, NJ.
The Willows is a humorous, heart-filled story about mothers and daughters, unexpected friendships, and learning to listen to—and love—the people in our lives we may not agree with. Directed by Chris O’Connor.
Joan Osborne breathes new life to Bob Dylan’s classics in 2025 with special guests and songs from her acclaimed Dylanology Live album.
WBGO & Smooth Jazz NJ present Jeff Lorber and Alexander Zonjic! Enjoy cocktails and live piano in the WBGO Piano Lounge before the show!
Join The Wannabes Dance Troupe and The Hive Dance Studio at UCPAC for a vibrant showcase celebrating community, music, and dance talent.
Witness the creative, passionate, entertaining performances crafted by Strauss Performing Arts’ devoted teachers and performed by talented children!
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.
Come celebrate Soul Xpressiion’s students as they showcase their dance and musical selections. This year’s “Express Yourself” Annual Production will highlight different types of celebrations. We look forward to having you enjoy every moment with us!
This Juneteenth, join us for Dreamgirls in 35mm (rated PG-13). Enjoy themed drinks, photo ops, and more surprises all evening. When the movies over, we’re telling you, we’re not going – and neither are you! Immediately after the film, come up on stage and dance to your favorite Motown and R&B tunes!
Juneteenth – The Soundtrack of Freedom will showcase a vibrant community choir, talented soloists, powerful poetry, dynamic dance, and, returning by popular demand, the electrifying Junior Mack Band.
Don’t miss Best of the Eagles playing the “Hotel California” album in its entirety, plus Eagles and solo hits!
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.
Dance, Dance, Dance Ltd. is thrilled to present their 41st student showcase – an event you won’t want to miss. So grab your tickets before it’s too late, join the celebration, and start Dancing Through Life!
Bring your kids to see The Mitchells vs. the Machines, a digital presentation of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas film series at Hamilton Stage. Pajamas are encouraged and free popcorn provided!
The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to a night of classic Freestyle music featuring TKA, Judy Torres, and Soave! Free Admission! This event was originally scheduled to take place in Warinanco Park, but will now take place at UCPAC’s Main Stage due to weather.
CAU Community Players is a theater troupe of all abilities advancing community inclusion through the arts. CAU Community Players strives for excellence while promoting acceptance, understanding, and equality for all members. Each year the troupe collaborates to stage an exciting performance like no other.
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Camp Youth Cast (Ages 8-12) in Beetlejuice JR!
CAU Community Players is a theater troupe of all abilities advancing community inclusion through the arts. CAU Community Players strives for excellence while promoting acceptance, understanding, and equality for all members. Each year the troupe collaborates to stage an exciting performance like no other.
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Theater Camp Teen Cast (Ages 13-18) in Beetlejuice JR!
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Camp Youth Cast (Ages 8-12) in Beetlejuice JR!
CAU Community Players is a theater troupe of all abilities advancing community inclusion through the arts. CAU Community Players strives for excellence while promoting acceptance, understanding, and equality for all members. Each year the troupe collaborates to stage an exciting performance like no other.
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Theater Camp Teen Cast (Ages 13-18) in Beetlejuice JR!
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Camp Youth Cast (Ages 8-12) in Beetlejuice JR!
It’s our show now, kid. Theatrical Artists Prep and UCPAC are proud to present our Summer Theater Camp Teen Cast (Ages 13-18) in Beetlejuice JR!
There’s an upcoming secret event coming to Rahway that is really cool (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) in a very cool, secret location. It’s going to be funny, too. Really funny – and FUN! Find out more.
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, outside UCPAC’s Main Stage! Don’t miss MJ Live – the #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in the World, performing the King of Pop’s biggest hits including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and so many more!
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present We May Be Right – Billy Joel Tribute, outside UCPAC’s Main Stage! Don’t miss this fun free show!
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present Frankie Negrón, outside UCPAC’s Main Stage! New Jersey native and Grammy nominated performer Frankie Negrón brings his modern salsa sounds to Rahway – don’t miss it!
UCPAC and Rahway Dance Theatre (RDT) proudly present the 2025 Summer Dance Intensive performance, the culmination of our summer camp program! Our students, ages 9 to 18, will perform genres like Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, West African Dance, World Styles, and Theater Dance, showcasing what they’ve learned in their Summer Dance Intensive.
Register your child today for Summer 2025 Visual Arts Camp with renowned New Jersey scenic artist Bernard Jackson. Each child will receive a learning kit consisting of a pallet knife, easel, apron, and more to build their own scenic board!
See HOT 97’s DJ Funk Flex and DJ Nick Scalici spinning outside UCPAC’s Main Stage during the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series! Free show!
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.
UCPAC marks Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of “La Bamba,” starring Lou Diamond Phillips, in 35mm. After the movie, join us on UCPAC’s Main Stage after “La Bamba” for a dance party featuring Valens’ music and other Latin rock and pop hits by the artists he inspired!
Get ready for some legendary laughs at the Urban Legends of Comedy Tour! This powerhouse lineup features comedy heavyweights Talent, Ed Lover, and Joe Clair, alongside rising stars Julio Diaz, Ambur James, GI Douglas, and Just Ray, with the legendary Miss Jones hosting the night!
Come see Disney’s “Encanto,” a sensory friendly movie experience at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
Tito Puente Jr. reveres the magnificent, lasting impact his legendary father had on our musical lives. “People who don’t know anything about Latin music know my father and people always, always smile when they say my father’s name,” he confides. “That is a very special gift I have been given.” Save the date to come share in the musical gifts of Tito Puente Jr. during Hispanic Heritage Month – tickets will be on sale soon!
Noche Flamenca is an award-winning company of dancers, singers, and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form. Conceived and directed by artistic director Martín Santangelo, who choreographed the show with Bessie Award-winning principal dancer Soledad Barrio, “Searching for Goya” brings to life the extraordinary art of Francisco de Goya through the language of flamenco.
Flight Night: A Night of Drink Flights & Tasty Bites Under Museum of the Moon to benefit Union County Performing Arts Center! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event – get tickets today!
In honor of Museum of the Moon landing at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage, the New Jersey Symphony presents a captivating evening of orchestral music celebrating our celestial neighbor.
Like the Moon Theater in “Sing”, UCPAC’s Main Stage is a historic theater where families have enjoyed entertainment together since the 1920s. Come make new memories with your loved ones or relive your own when UCPAC’s Main Stage becomes the Moon Theater for one night only! Come sing karaoke in our cafe and enjoy other immersive surprises during this very special digital presentation of “Sing!”
Join us for a free guided tour of the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibit exclusively for Seniors (age 55+) at UCPAC’s historic Main Stage theater on October 7!
Come celebrate the magic and wonder of the moon! UCPAC is excited to host the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibition.
Join us for free guided tours of the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibit exclusively for Seniors (age 55+) at UCPAC’s historic Main Stage theater on October 8!
Are you a senior (age 55+) in New Jersey eager to connect with your community, share your experiences, and explore your creative side? You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) proudly presents a unique one-day workshop titled “Stories of a Lifetime Under the Moon.”
Come celebrate the magic and wonder of the moon! UCPAC is excited to host the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibition. Free timed entry tickets are available for Wednesday, October 8.
Inspired by the ethereal beauty of Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon, Chinese Culture Arts Association’s Dance · Moon is a poetic tribute to the moon’s quiet majesty and its timeless presence — transcending generations, cultures, and words.
Heroes for Ghosts takes you on a trip to “The Dark Side of the Moon” and beyond, masterfully recreating Pink Floyd’s signature style, blending rich instrumentation, evocative vocals, and mesmerizing light shows.
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends is a fun musical based on the books “Rosie Revere, Engineer;” “Iggy Peck, Architect;” and “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty, which spotlight the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math)!
Come celebrate the magic and wonder of the moon! UCPAC is excited to host the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibition. Free timed entry tickets are available for October 14!
After 6 weeks of preparation, our Legacy Arts Club seniors are excited to share their stories on stage, performed by professional actors.
Come celebrate the magic and wonder of the moon! UCPAC is excited to host the world-renowned Museum of the Moon exhibition. Free timed entry tickets are available for October 15!
American Repertory Ballet, one of New Jersey’s premier performing arts organizations, presents an incredible evening of contemporary and classical works, including the iconic second act of “Swan Lake.”
Experience the power of symphonic music under the glow of Museum of the Moon. Wharton Arts’ New Jersey Youth Symphony, led by Helen Cha-Pyo, and UCPAC present “Lunar Rising: A Symphony in Light and Sound.”
Dvorak’s “Rusalka” is a tragic lyrical fairy tale of a water nymph who longs to become human when she falls in love with a prince she finds bathing in her lake. Desperate, and against her father’s advice, Rusalka seeks out the witch Jezibaba to make her wish come true, but the reality is very different than her dreams.
It’s not goodbye, it’s just goodnightI On the last day of the Festival join us for story time featuring classic books that feature the moon, under the moon!
UCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of Hotel Transylvania is adapted for children & adults with autism & other sensory sensitivities.
Theatrical Artist’s Prep (TAP) is thrilled to present 13: The Musical, the electrifying Broadway hit from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown.
Who you gonna call this Halloween Eve? “Ghostbusters,” of course! Kick off your Halloween weekend with this 1984 comedy classic in 35mm, starring Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver. With a costume contest, themed cocktails, photo op, and more!
There’s an upcoming secret event coming to Rahway that’s really cool (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) in a very cool, not so secret location. Want to know who’s performing?
WBGO presents All That Jazz concert series, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers! This month features 13-time Grammy nominated band Spyro Gyra, returning by popular demand! This series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ.
Purple Swans: Let the Heart Dance is an all-new production offering a dazzling blend of classical and indigenous Chinese dance with global traditions. All net proceeds from this event will be donated to the Mental Health Association in New Jersey to support those seeking mental health assistance.
Long live Black Sabbath! Long live Ozzy! Celebrate their music and incredible legacy with New Jersey’s beloved Black Sabbath tribute band, Sabbra Cadabra with Death Metallic, presented in partnership with Crossroads!
Join us for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” the groundbreaking 1998 cartoon/live-action comedy classic that blends noir-style intrigue with cartoon chaos! Enjoy themed drinks, a fun photo op, and other surprises at this 35mm presentation of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” – part of the I. Joseph Hyatt Classic Film Series.
Adventure awaits! Bring the kids to see Paddington, a digital presentation of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas film series at Hamilton Stage. Pajamas encouraged! Free popcorn (one per person). Come early and make a craft before the movie!
NJ Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” – A Sensory Friendly Performance is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Funded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
UCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of “Happy Feet” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
Come and celebrate the Christmas season with the Shining Stars, a talented cast of performers with special needs whose energy and passion light up the stage. The Shining Stars, who have played to large audiences at UCPAC, Paper Mill Playhouse and Broadway, will once again sing and dance to your holiday favorites!
By popular demand, UCPAC welcomes back Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas concert for a special holiday matinee performance! In their Celtic Christmas performance, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.
American Theater Group (ATG) in partnership with Union County Performing Arts Center’s Free Play Reading Series resumes with “The Unwitting Magician,” a unique theatrical and magical one-night-only experience!
The New Jersey Youth Symphony, a program of Wharton Arts, proudly presents their Youth Orchestra & Philharmonia, performing works by Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Bizet, and Sousa.
Take a musical journey through the cosmos this holiday season with Holst’s “The Planets,” performed by Wharton Arts’ New Jersey Youth Symphony conducted by Helen H. Cha-Pyo. Accompanied by stunning NASA imagery, this family-friendly concert blends the wonder of space with the spirit of the season for an unforgettable celebration of music and stars.
Developed by The American Opera Project and performed by New Jersey Opera Theater, “The Christmas Spider” spins a shimmering tale about love and togetherness during the holiday season.
Join us for our inaugural Karaoke Night in the Fazioli Room at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage! Free!
Join us once again for UCPAC’s annual holiday tradition: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” in 35mm!Come enjoy this classic film on our big screen and be sure to come early to snap “elfie” selfies with Santa’s friends and maybe a surprise special guest (or two)! To get you even more into the holiday spirit, an organ concert of festive favorites, played on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer,” starts at 6:30 PM.
Do you still hear the jingle of the bells? Bring the kids to see The Polar Express, a digital presentation of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas film series at Hamilton Stage. Pajamas encouraged! Free popcorn (one per person). Come early and make a craft before the movie!
By popular demand, second show added! All aboard The Polar Express! Come to the movies in your coziest PJs for a magical morning the whole family will love—complete with holiday crafts and a heartwarming journey to the North Pole.
Center for Dance Education (CDE) proudly presents their 23rd annual Nutcracker Suite, a time-honored family tradition.
The Outsiders Wednesday, January 14 10 AM – 11: 30 AM Free for Seniors Age 55+ Registration Required Seniors ages 55+ are invited to are invited to join area teachers […]
Don’t break out heart – join us for “The Godfather Part II” in 35mm at UCPAC’s Main Stage! With themed cocktails, a “Kiss of Death” photo op, and other surprises.
Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable. Step into the world of “Swan Lake” – a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
Come have fun and make memories your family will cherish at Popcorn & Pajamas! This month, we’re featuring 2011’s “Winnie the Pooh,” starring everyone’s favorite willy nilly silly ole bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Wear your PJs and make a craft to take home!
There’s an upcoming secret event coming to Rahway that’s really cool (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) in a very cool, not-so-secret location. It’s Don’t Tell Comedy!
Make UCPAC’s Main Stage your last stop on the Rahway Soup Stroll and show us your stack of 3 or more cups to win a free 35mm movie pass! Warm up with free soup and an organ concert played on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer.”
Senior citizens (55+) and teachers with their students are invited to a free digital presentation of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, a powerful 1962 drama based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel.
Join us for a special Love Song Karaoke Night in honor of Valentine’s Day. Whether your jam is “I Will Always Love You” or “Love Stinks,” come belt it out with us!
This Valentine’s Day, by popular demand, Will Downing returns to UCPAC’s Main Stage! Don’t miss this sweet show!
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is pleased to celebrate Black History Month and the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States with a free performance titled, “Madame Selika 1878: Songbird in the White House,’ directed by WQXR’s Terrance McKnight with performances by soprano Candice Hoyes, tenor Justin E. Bell and pianist Kyle Walker.
Travel back in time to 1920s New Orleans for this modern-day classic! Disney’s “The Princess & The Frog” tells the story of Tiana, a hardworking young woman with big dreams of opening her own restaurant. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Prince Naveen, who has been transformed into a frog by the scheming witch doctor Dr. Facilier. A magical mishap turns Tiana into a frog as well, sending the mismatched duo deep into the Louisiana bayou to try to break the spell.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of “The Song Remains the Same,” internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin — the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page himself — returns to UCPAC’s Main Stage with a special concert celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack!
Mayor Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council invite you to attend this year’s State of the City event. Connect with city leadership, celebrate our community’s achievements, and see what’s ahead for Rahway!
In celebration of Black History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Mayor Giacobbe and the City of Rahway, and Union County Performing Arts Center present a free performance of “Stick Fly,” written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Danielle M. Watt. Register Today!
The Mahoning Drive-In Road Show returns on Saturday, February 28 with a 1970s 35mm “Original/Rip-Off” Drive-In double feature of “The Exorcist” (1973) and “Beyond the Door” (1974)!
Lalah Hathway is still performing, and she arrives in Rahway, NJ on March 6, 2026. Get tickets today for this can’t miss concert featuring Hathaway’s best songs and new material from Vantablack.
Families will love watching their favorite characters from the classic book & TV series explore the atmosphere on Mercury, Venus, and Mars on an epic interplanetary field trip. Guided by Ms. Frizzle, the class must pull together to find their way across the galaxy while learning as much about teamwork as they do about the solar system.
Miss Grand New Jersey is the state pageant preliminary to Miss Grand USA, the fastest-growing national and international beauty pageant.
Join us for an intimate evening of conversation, connection, and inspiration with two authors whose powerful stories explore resilience, personal growth, and the courage to transform our lives.
Set in nineteenth-century France, “Les Misérables” is a sweeping epic of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and featuring one of the most iconic scores in musical theatre history, this School Edition captures all the passion and grandeur of the world’s longest-running musical in a streamlined production running just over two hours.
American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with UCPAC, presents one of the most romantic shows of all time, Lerner and Loewe’s “My Fair Lady.” Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved musical features an unforgettable score including “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”
UCPAC invites children in grades Pre-K – 3 and their teachers, parents, and guardians to celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us for story time with classic books about women who changed the world read by community leaders.
Put on your PJs, grab some popcorn, and get ready to giggle at 2017’s “The LEGO Batman Movie”, a fast-paced, hilarious animated adventure that puts a mischievous spin on the Dark Knight.
Theatrical Artist’s Prep (T.A.P.) and UCPAC’s summer camp program is an amazing opportunity for children and youth ages 8-17. Learn about the new camp experiences available in 2026 and meet members of the T.A.P. team at our summer camp open house!
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come to “Cabaret,” the best movie musical of all time (Forbes) at UCPAC’s Main Stage! Join us for this 35mm screening of the 1972 classic film that won eight Academy Awards, including Best Director (Bob Fosse), Best Actress (Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles), and Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey as the Master of Ceremonies).
UCPAC’s Sensory Friendly Theatre movie screening of “Zootopia” is a digital presentation specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities.