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 through the performing arts with children and adults. Come celebrate their achievements and show your support for the local arts! To purchase accessible seating, please […]
Join us for an inspirational evening of music, dance, poetry, and more! Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation features Grammy-nominated artist Junior Mack, accompanied by Noe Socha, along with a special performance by the Kingdom Ambassadors Youth Group.
Center for Dance Education presents their 28th Annual Dance Collage! Styles of dance represented include Classical Ballet, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop.
SOLD OUT! As part of their new All That Jazz series at Hamilton Stage, UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz NJ Present: Vincent Ingala – Saxophone Virtuoso. Come early and enjoy a cocktail at the WBGO Piano Lounge, starting at 5 PM.
Celebrate 40 Years of Fabulous with Dance Dance Dance!
Norma, by Vincenzo Bellini, is a poignant tale set as a mesmerizing opera that delves into the complexities of love and infidelity. The heart of the story lies in the tangled web of love and betrayal involving Norma, the high priestess, her wayward lover Pollione, and the innocent novice priestess, Adalgisa. Step into the magic of this opera, and be prepared to be swept away by the haunting melodies and emotional crescendos that bring this timeless tale to life.
Dr. Satinder Sartaaj, the eminent singer and actor from Punjab, India, stands as a luminary figure in the realm of music and entertainment.
UCPAC invites you back to Camp Crystal Lake for Friday the 13th Part II in 35mm. We don’t want to scare you, but we’re going to give it to you straight about our Summer Slasher night. It’s going to slay!
Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical.
This “fetch” musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone.
DIE WALKÜRE by Wagner Saturday, July 27 5 PM A Staged Opera Presented by New Jersey Opera Theater Before there was The Lord of the Rings, there was The Ring Cycle, of which DIE WALKÜRE is a part. A series of four operas by Richard Wagner, The Ring Cycle is based loosely on Norse mythology. […]
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!
As part of their new All That Jazz series at Hamilton Stage, UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz NJ Present Two-Time Grammy Nominee Mindi Abair! Going to the early show? Add on a wine tasting hosted by Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will enjoy a very special wine and music experience!
Join us for UCPAC Film Fest 2024, a one-day event featuring screenings of short films, panel discussions, prizes, and more!
Heino is an iconic German entertainer and singer of popular hits (Schlager) and traditional German folk music. Over his long career, he has sold 55 million albums, and at one time, even outsold the Beatles on the charts in Germany. Don’t miss your last chance to see Heino & Band: Back in America!
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.
Join Americana/Folk musician Steven Keene for a one-night-only performance at Hamilton Stage! A career spanning three decades, Keene has gained recent notoriety and critical praise for his hit song, “This World is Your World.”
Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year, they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who will be able to say that they have worked constantly in their 50-year career in the year 2024. Their energy and joy in concert match their unmatched musicality.
NJ Opera Theater’s Opera Gems concert will be a treasure chest filled with soaring arias, duets, and ensembles by your favorite composers. Selections will include La Donna è Mobile from Rigoletto, The Queen of the Night’s aria from The Magic Flute, Vissi d’arte from Tosca, The Ride of the Valkyries, and much more!
The #1 Disney tribute band The Little Mermen bring Disney’s beloved songs to life with a rockin’ twist in this sensory-friendly show!
Join us for our Silent Movie Day Celebration 2024, saluting this timeless art form enjoyed for generations! We’ll begin the festivities with a screening of the Laurel & Hardy short Habeus Corpus, followed by Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Jr. which includes one of the most famous film stunts of all time! Organ accompaniment for both movies will be performed by Ian Fraser on our “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”. Enjoy free popcorn, themed drinks, and more. Please dress in black, white, and/or gray and get ready for your close up!
Join us for a screening & discussion of the classic Hitchcock film Rear Window exclusively for Union County Seniors (ages 60+) – a presentation of UCPAC Legacy Arts Club.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’”, “People Got To Be Free”, and “Good Lovin’.” Don’t miss The Rascals 2024 People Got To Be Free Tour!
Rick Wakeman Final Solo Tour: Highlights from his career with YES & his solo work, including the premiere of the brand new Yessonata, a 30-minute instrumental work featuring YES themes and melodies, woven into sonata form, as an exclusive gift to fans.
Indulge in an evening of specially selected flights featuring quality wines, craft beers and premium label spirits all paired with delectable light bites! Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and a Wine Pull! Elevate your taste experience at Flight Night and enjoy an unforgettable evening while supporting the arts and UCPAC.
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 […]
The Italian Chicks comedy & variety show is “Spicy, Saucy & Unfiltered”, so leave the kids and bring the cannoli!
Join us for Fritz Lang’s 1927 classic Metropolis, a visually stunning silent film with organ accompaniment by award-winning organist Ian Fraser. Themed drinks and free popcorn!
Come see Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block, “the current reigning queen of American musical theater”, in concert!
Come tour UCPAC’s Main Stage during Four Centuries in a Weekend 2024, presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Tours are free and will be led by local historian, author, and UCPAC Board of Trustees Second Vice President, Irv Hyatt.
One, two, Freddy’s coming for YOU! Join us for @jerseygirltravels and UCPAC’s presentation of A Nightmare on Elm Street in 35mm! Come early and shop our spooky vendors, sip themed drinks throughout the night, and enter for your chance to win a movie poster signed by Heather Langenkamp (Nancy)! Snap selfies at our photo op spot and celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary with us!
My Italy Story by noted NJ playwright and storyteller Joe Gallo is a nostalgic exploration of family, heritage and the ties that bind us, presented by American Theater Group. Spurred by pleas to help reunite his fractured family, a young man quits his job as a New York account executive and travels to Vallata — the tiny Italian town of his ancestors. Not until he returns home, however, does he discover a secret that unlocks his past.
Damien Escobar bears many titles and puts no limits on what more he can achieve, making him one of the most prolific figures hailing from Jamaica, Queens. The Emmy-winning, NAACP Image Award nominee, possesses a nearly two-decade-spanning resume that includes billboard chart-topping albums, sold-out global tours, collaborations with music legends, and more — an inspirational success story that started with Escobar playing his violin on NYC subways. Jazz saxophonist extraordinaire Kim Waters opens.
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Five-time Grammy Winner Robert Cray is all these things – and more. His 1986 breakthrough album Strong Persuader, featuring the hit “Smoking Gun” is the bestselling blues album ever. “Nothing beats playing live,” says Cray of his forthcoming US tour dates. “Audiences inspire me and my band to reach for the top every night.” The Robert Cray Band consists of Richard Cousins (bass guitar), Dover Weinberg (keyboards), George Sluppick (drums) and Robert Cray (vocals/guitar).
Wait a second, let us get this straight. We’re telling you that we’re showing The Lost Boys in 35mm with themed drinks, a costume contest, and an 80s Goth Rave dance party on our stage after the movie — ON HALLOWEEN??!!
Meet Mortimer & Meg Muckelbones and experience Halloween themed magic and illusion the entire family will enjoy! Halloween Hollow is a sensory-friendly theater performance adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
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 […]
Get ready to be swept out of your seat and on to your feet by Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a spectacular showcase! This isn’t just any performance — it’s a journey through two decades of infectious rhythms and dance!
The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s career! Starring internationally acclaimed Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, taking you back to key points of Presley’s musical career with multiple costume changes that will have you guessing what is next!
Come enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas shown in 35mm, photo ops with special guests from Halloween Town, themed drinks, & more!
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!
Who’s Bad 20th Anniversary Tour Michael Jackson Tribute Saturday, November 23 8 PM Who’s Bad 20th Anniversary Tour – the ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute returns to UCPAC by popular demand! Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has been thrilling […]
An annual holiday tradition is back at UCPAC by popular demand! The ever lovable and charismatic Father Alphonse Stevenson returns to conduct the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Holiday Concert. Join us for this magical matinee concert of carols and seasonal favorites.
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 dancers and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. The Nutcracker tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as […]
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 concert, where you’ll be immersed in the sounds of her 11-piece jazz funk soul orchestra. This unforgettable night will feature performances of songs from her […]
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 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!
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!
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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.