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SUMMARY:THE SOUND OF BEBOP - JAZZ FROM JUILLIARD
DESCRIPTION:The Sound of Bebop\nJazz from Juilliard\nSaturday\, March 1\nWhen: 5:30 PM\nAt Hamilton Stage\nTickets: $35.00(Plus Fees)\n \nAbout The Sound of Bebop\nThe Sound of Bebop\, performed by Juilliard’s Duke Ellington Ensemble\, and part of the Jazz from Juilliard concert series\, is a production of The Juilliard School\, which 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. Introduced by Thelonious Monk\, Kenny Clarke\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker in the 1940’s\, the rhythmic and harmonic innovations they pioneered continue to inspire musicians to this day. This show will blow you away. \nDuke Ellington Ensemble\nBen Wolfe\, Ensemble Coach \nPatrick Hill\, Alto Saxophone\nDabin Ryu\, Piano\nDerek Duleba\, Guitar\nGuillermo Lopez\, Bass\nJerome Gillespie\, Drums \nThese professional musicians are members of Juilliard’s Artist Diploma program\, coached by bassist/composer Ben Wolfe\, and will present the music of Bud Powell\, Charlie Parker\, Thelonious Monk\, and Elmo Hope at our March 1st show. \nWBGO’s Lezlie Harrison recently sat down with Wynton Marsalis\, and two members of Juilliard’s Artist Diploma program\, Dabin Ryu and Patrick Hill\, to talk about the upcoming concert.\nListen Here  \nDon’t miss your chance to see this incredible ensemble in this intimate setting. Free onsite parking. \nSetlist \nCarvin’ The Rock – Elmo Hope\nTour De Force – Dizzy Gillespie\nDe Dah – Elmo Hope\nTempus Fugit – Bud Powell\nIf You Could See Me Now – Tadd Dameron\nKlactoveedsedstene – Charlie Parker\nThe Scene Is Clean – Tadd Dameron\nHallucinations – Bud Powell\nGroovin’ High – Dizzy Gillespie\nKoko – Charlie Parker \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount\n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/the-sound-of-bebop/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:PURLIE
DESCRIPTION:Purlie\nPresented by American Theater Group in Partnership with UCPAC\nAt Hamilton Stage\nFINAL PERFORMANCES! \nDon’t miss the show BroadwayWorld.com calls “A must see!”\nFriday\, March 21\n7 PM\nSaturday\, March 22\n2 PM and 7:30 PM (Late Show Changed from 7 PM)\nSunday\, March 23\n2 PM\nTickets: $65 (Plus Fees)\n \nAmerican Theater Group in partnership with UCPAC proudly presents Purlie\, a 1970 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. Nominated for five Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, Best Direction and Best Choreography\, the original Broadway production received Tony Awards for Best Performance by a Leading Actor (Cleavon Little as Purlie) and Best Performance by a Featured Actress (Melba Moore as Lutiebelle). Written by Ossie Davis\, Philip Rose\, and Peter Udell. Music by Gary Geld\, with lyrics by Peter Udell. The production will be directed by Kenny Ingram. \nWatch UCPAC’s podcast The Art of Performance featuring Director Kenny Ingram and the incredible cast of Purlie:\n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/purlie/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage
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SUMMARY:THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
DESCRIPTION:The Red Hot Chilli Pipers\nFriday\, March 14\n8 PM\nBagpipers who Rock!\nTickets: $29-$49 (Plus Fees)\n \nUCPAC is thrilled to welcome back The Red Hot Chilli Pipers to our Main Stage this St. Patrick’s weekend! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot\, it carries its own health warning! \nIt’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. \nIt’s the Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers\, guitarists\, keyboards\, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping. \nSince they walked away with the top prize on the primetime TV talent show\, “When Will I Be Famous” in the U.K. in 2007\, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers haven’t stopped for a breath\, other than to inflate their bagpipes! Formed in 2002\, The Chillis have fast become a global phenomenon\, taking their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound to the masses with their unique fusion of rocked up Bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. Their trademarked sound is a unique fusion of traditional pipe tunes – like “The Flowers of Scotland”\, “The Hills of Argyll”\, and “Amazing Grace” (done Chilli-style\, of course!) — and contemporary anthems like Queen’s “We Will Rock You”\, “Clocks” by Coldplay\, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol\, “Let Me Entertain You” by Robbie Williams\, and a fantastic rock medley of “Deep Purple”\, “Smoke on the Water”\, and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”. \nThe Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel-good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. Here’s what some of them had to say: \n\n“These are my boys!” exclaimed Sir Paul McCartney after rocking out to a Chilli performance.\n“Awesome!” said film star Ewen McGregor after he guested on drums with the Chillis\n“Gotta get me some of that Red Hot Chilli Pipers! I WANT some!” tweeted actor Samuel Jackson after seeing the band perform on NBC in the summer of 2012\n\nThere has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Feel the Chilli heat: It’s time to come closer to the fire! \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/the-red-hot-chilli-pipers/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL\nPresented by The Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS \nFriday\, March 21 & Saturday\, March 22  7 PM\nSunday\, March 23 2 PM\nAt UCPAC’s Main Stage\nOn Sale Now!\nTickets: $15 – $20 (Plus Fees)\n \nThe Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents Urinetown: The Musical!\nJoin us for a satirical comedy set in a dystopian future where a water shortage forces citizens to pay to use public toilets controlled by the corrupt Urine Good Company. When idealistic Bobby Strong leads a rebellion against the oppressive system\, he falls for Hope Cladwell\, the daughter of the company’s ruthless CEO. As the revolution unfolds\, the musical humorously critiques capitalism\, corporate greed\, and even theatre conventions\, blending dark comedy with unexpected twists. \nMeet the Cast \nThe Academy for Performing Arts (APA) in Scotch Plains\, NJ\, is a prestigious high school within the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (UCVTS) that provides a dynamic and immersive education in theatre\, dance\, and technical arts. Combining a strong academic foundation with professional-level artistic training\, APA nurtures students’ creativity\, discipline\, and passion for performance. Through a curriculum that includes acting\, voice\, movement\, stagecraft\, and production\, students develop the skills needed for success in college and the performing arts industry. \nMore About the Musical\nUrinetown: The Musical premiered at the New York International Fringe Festival in 1999 before making its Off-Broadway debut in 2001 and transferring to Broadway later that year. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and a book by Greg Kotis\, the show cleverly critiques capitalism\, corporate greed\, bureaucracy\, and even musical theatre conventions. \nSet in a dystopian future where a water shortage forces citizens to pay to use public toilets controlled by the corrupt Urine Good Company\, Urinetown follows a rebellion led by the idealistic Bobby Strong against the oppressive system. The show’s self-aware humor\, absurdist elements\, and sharp social commentary made it a critical and commercial success. \nDuring its Broadway run\, Urinetown won three Tony Awards in 2002\, including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. It has since become a popular production for regional and school theatres\, praised for its witty satire\, engaging music\, and thought-provoking themes. \n \n \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/urinetown-the-musical/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Musical Theater
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SUMMARY:BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 2025 - A FILM PRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:UCPAC’S Black & White Night – A Silent Film Extravaganza\nThursday\, March 27\n7 PM\nTickets: $13 (Plus Fees)\nDay of Show: $18 (Plus Fees) \nBack 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! Just added! The complete Laurel & Hardy film The Battle of the Century\, rediscovered in 2015 and rarely screened since! \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n\n\nHarold Lloyd: Hot Water\nLaurel & Hardy: Putting Pants on Phillip\nLaurel & Hardy: The Battle of the Century – the complete film!\nFelix the Cat (Cartoon Short): Felix Feasts\n\n\n\n\n\nWear black and white (or grey) and pose for a photo in our black and white movie set! Sip on themed cocktails while enjoying your free popcorn (one per customer). Black & White Night 2025 is fun for all ages. \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/black-white-night-2025/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:35mm Classic Film Series
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SUMMARY:DISNEY'S BIG HERO 6 - POPCORN & PAJAMAS FILM SERIES (A DIGITAL PRESENTATION)
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Big Hero 6 – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series\nAt UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage\nCome in your PJs! FREE Popcorn (one per person)\nFriday\, March 28\nDoors: 6 PM – Before the movie\, have a seat at our craft table and make something fun to take home!\nFilm: 7 PM\nTickets: $10 (All-In Pricing)\n\nUCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series is a digital presentation. Learn more about Popcorn & Pajamas\n“We didn’t set out to be superheroes. But sometimes life doesn’t go the way you planned.” \nBe a superhero to the kids in your life. Bring them to see Disney’s Big Hero 6\, a movie they\, and you\, will love! \n“Michael O’Sullivan of The Washington Post gave the film 3.5/4 stars\, writing that “The real appeal of Big Hero 6 isn’t its action. It’s the central character’s heart.” Maricar Estrella of Fort Worth Star-Telegram gave the film 5 stars\, saying it ‘offers something for everyone: action\, camaraderie\, superheroes and villains. But mostly\, Baymax offers a compassionate and healing voice for those suffering\, and a hug that can be felt through the screen.’…Kofi Outlaw of Screen Rant gave the film 4 out of 5 stars or ‘excellent’\, explaining that ‘Big Hero 6 combines Disney wonder and charm with Marvel awe and action to deliver a film that exhibits the best of both studios.'” — Wikipedia \n \n \n \n Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/disneys-big-hero-6-popcorn-pajamas-film-series/
LOCATION:Hamilton Stage\, 360 Hamilton St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hamilton Stage,Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
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SUMMARY:NEW JERSEY BALLET ONCE UPON A TIME - SFT
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Ballet\nOnce Upon A Time\nSensory Friendly Theater\nSunday\, March 30\n2 PM\nTickets: $8.00 (All In Pricing)\nNew Jersey Ballet Once Upon A Time is a family 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. \nSensory Friendly theater\, music\, and dance performances are specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Learn more about UCPAC’s Sensory-Friendly Theatre performances \n \nComing with a group of 10 or more? Request a Group Sale Discount \n \n \n  Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! \nSee all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events
URL:https://ucpac.org/event/nj-ballet-once-upon-a-time-sft/
LOCATION:UCPAC Main Stage\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Theater
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