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CLASSIC FILM SERIES: THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The Last Picture Show is a 1971 coming-of-age drama directed and co-written by the late Peter Bogdanovich, adapted from the semi-autobiographical 1966 novel The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry. Set in a small town in north Texas from November 1951 to October 1952, it is a story of two high-school seniors and long-time friends, […]

$8

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Over the course of a career spanning 30 years, actor/comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” has solidified his status as one of the world’s premier performers on the stage, in film and on television. Currently starring in and executive producing the CBS Television hit comedy “The Neighborhood,” Cedric is simultaneously co-starring in the hit TBS comedy “The […]

Sensory Friendly Theatre: ARTRAGEOUS

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Brought to you by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Sensory Friendly Theatre (SFT) is a series of live performances specially designed and adapted for children with autism and similar sensory sensitivity. Artrageous is a troupe of 11 artists, singers, dancers and musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico. Their high energy […]

$8

ARTRAGEOUS

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Artrageous is a troupe of 11 artists, singers, dancers and musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico. Their high energy performance is a combination of fine art, live music, singing, dancing, humour, and interaction in a frenzy of movement and colour with a message of the arts being an integral and valuable part […]

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis – Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It, Anyway?) & Hypnotist Asad Mecci

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Colin Mochrie, the star of the long-running Whose Line Is It, Anyway?, joins forces with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, for the return of their hit show HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. The live show combines hypnosis and improv for a unique comedy experience! “When we tried this for the first time onstage, I was absolutely petrified. […]

TANGO SHALOM

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The long-awaited Joel Zwick (Director, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) comedy dance film extravaganza! When a female Tango dancer (Karina Smirnoff) asks a Rabbi (Jos Laniado) to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem – due to his Orthodox beliefs he’s not allowed to touch her! The prize money is much needed for both, […]

Legally Blonde: The Musical

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The Union County Vocational Technical School’s Academy for Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde: The Musical. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances […]

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: PETER PAN (1924)

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Ingeniously capturing the mysteries and wonder of childhood, J.M. Barrie’s timeless play became one of the most popular films of the 1920s. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy (Mary Brian) and her brothers (Philippe De Lacy, Jack Murphy) to fly with him to Never Never land. […]

GIANMARCO CUARTETO ACUSTICO USA 2022

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Gian Marco Javier Zignago Alcóver is a Peruvian singer-songwriter and actor. He has won the Latin Grammy Award for the Best Singer-Songwriter Album three times. First in 2005 for his album Resucitar, in 2011 for his album Días Nuevos, and in 2012 for his album 20 Años.

$59 – $99

Sensory Friendly Theatre: PETE THE CAT

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Brought to you by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Rahway, Sensory Friendly Theatre (SFT) is a series of live performances specially designed and adapted for children with autism and similar sensory sensitivity. For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute […]

$8

JEREMY JORDAN & ASHLEY SPENCER

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Jeremy Jordan will soon join the cast of the acclaimed Off Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors in the lead role of Seymour. He most recently starred on Broadway opposite Kerry Washington in the provocative new play, American Son, reprising his role in the recent Netflix film adaptation. He’ll star as Casablanca Records founder […]

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: AMERICAN GRAFFITI

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

PLEASE NOTE: Due to expected rain, the car show outside the theatre is unfortunately cancelled.  American Graffiti is a 1973 Academy Award nominated coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by George Lucas, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, written by Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz and Lucas, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard (billed as Ronny Howard), Paul Le […]

Sensory Friendly Theatre: New Jersey Ballet’s Cinderella

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Brought to you by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Sensory Friendly Theatre (SFT) is a series of live performances specially designed and adapted for children with autism and similar sensory sensitivity. One of New Jersey Ballet’s most popular productions for children, Cinderella is a two-act romp through the well-known fairy tale in which […]

$8

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW: PAINT THIS TOWN TOUR 2022 & MOLLY TUTTLE

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Old Crow Medicine Show is a two-time Grammy Award-winning juggernaut whose triumphs include induction into the Grand Ole Opry and double-platinum certification for their iconic hit single “Wagon Wheel.” Their new album, Paint This Town, featuring their latest single “Honey Chile”, will be released on April 22, 2022 on ATO Records. Award-winning guitarist and songwriter […]

Satinder Sartaaj Live in Concert

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Satinder Sartaaj, a multi-gifted artist, artist, songwriter, singer, composer and poet. Today Dr.Satinder Sartaaj possesses an unprecedented list of achievements and remains in the fore front of his craft, a true inspiration. As an artist he excites, enlightens, leads and embraces his fans with insights into life’s meaning and deepest feelings. Ancestral values are seen […]

Motor City Moments

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Featuring the music of Motor City legends The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, and more, “Motor City Moments” is an upbeat and exciting tribute to the Motor City sound you know and love! This one-of-a-kind revue features audience and cast interaction, exceptional costumes, and amazing vocal talent. […]

EDDIE B. TEACHERS ONLY COMEDY TOUR

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Eddie B. is back with the Teachers Only Comedy Tour 21-22! If you thought he couldn’t get any funnier then you’re in for a real treat! His jokes are even more raw than before. Did you think the pandemic would’ve calmed him down? Wait until you see him this time!!

KATHY MATTEA & SUZY BOGGUSS: TOGETHER AT LAST

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss have each carved out careers in popular music with country and Americana chart hits spanning two decades. Suzy’s “Outbound Plane”, “Aces”, and “Someday Soon” are among the many songs beloved by country music fans around the world, as are “Where’ve You Been?”, “455 Rocket”, and “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen […]

AN EVENING WITH DARLENE LOVE

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award winner Darlene Love brings her hits to UCPAC! Come hear classics like “He’s a Rebel,” “The Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “Wait ‘Til My Bobby Comes Home,” and “He’s Sure the Boy for Me.” The much-loved documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom, which prominently featured Love, among other famous […]

The Wannabes & The Hive Dance Studio Presents: Open House Volume 3

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Open House Volume 3 is the third installment of The Wannabes and The Hive Dance Studio’s dance showcase. Featuring dance acts from all over the tri-state area. After almost 3 years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Open House is back and better than ever!

$25

Dance Dance Dance Ltd’s 38th Annual Student Showcase

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Dance Dance Dance Ltd’s 38th Annual Student Showcase. All DK Dance Company, All Saturday classes and Thursday 3:30 Baby Take A Bow.

$30

Brilliant Earth Pictures’ The Passion of Joan – Premiere Screening

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

BRILLIANT EARTH PICTURES invites you to the premiere screening of their latest feature film, The Passion of Joan. Written and directed by Salvatore Lumetta, and inspired by Carl Theodore Dryer’s silent masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc, the film is a modern retelling of the Joan of Arc story set in a not too distant dystopian […]

$10

SEASONS OF THE EAST

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

AATMA Performing Arts presents its 13th annual company showcase, “Seasons of the East”.  The spectacular show takes audiences on a journey through the various festivities observed and emotions felt during the five seasons in India. Over 250 students and company dancers will take the stage in this unforgettable dance showcase.

Film Noir Summer: The Maltese Falcon

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ORGAN CONCERT ON OUR “BIGGEST LITTLE WURLITZER” ONE HALF-HOUR BEFORE THE MOVIE BEGINS! Cited by Panorama du Film Noir Américain as the first major film noir, The Maltese Falcon stars Humphrey Bogart as private investigator Same Spade and Mary Astor as his femme fatale client. Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet, in his film debut, co-star. Based on author Dashiell […]

InSpira Others

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

InSpira is proud to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Season!  InSpira Others

$30

HEAD OVER HEELS

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The Union County Board of County Commissioners proudly partners with the City of Rahway to present a live performance of the Broadway hit musical HEAD OVER HEELS. The performance is part of a series of events hosted by the Commissioner Board in recognition of Pride Month. HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy […]

FREE

TAJ MAHAL QUARTET

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

“When I began, soul was something people had. It wasn’t a style of music,” Taj Mahal says. No matter where we come from, we are all part of the same circle. We all want to dance, to get out of our heads, and tap into ourselves. When delivered by the Taj Mahal Quartet, the blues […]

Film Noir Hitchcock Weekend: Strangers on a Train

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ORGAN CONCERT ON OUR “BIGGEST LITTLE WURLITZER” ONE HALF-HOUR BEFORE THE MOVIE BEGINS! Produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1951’s Strangers on a Train is a psychological thriller film noir starring Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker. Based on author Patricia Highsmith’s novel of the same name, the film tells the story of two strangers who […]

Film Noir Hitchcock Weekend: North by Northwest

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ORGAN CONCERT ON OUR “BIGGEST LITTLE WURLITZER” ONE HALF-HOUR BEFORE THE MOVIE BEGINS! North by Northwest is a 1959 American spy thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason.. The screenplay was by Ernest Lehman, who wanted to write “the Hitchcock picture to end all Hitchcock pictures”. North by […]

Film Noir Hitchcock Weekend: Psycho

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ORGAN CONCERT ON OUR “BIGGEST LITTLE WURLITZER” ONE HALF-HOUR BEFORE THE MOVIE BEGINS! Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous film, 1960’s Psycho, stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam. Perkins plays Norman Bates, caretaker of the Bates Hotel, where Leigh’s character Marion Crane, makes the unfortunate choice of staying the night. The film’s infamous […]

Film Noir Summer: Double Indemnity

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ORGAN CONCERT ON OUR “BIGGEST LITTLE WURLITZER” ONE HALF-HOUR BEFORE THE MOVIE BEGINS! Directed by Billy Wilder and co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler (who has an uncredited cameo in the film), Double Indemnity is a 1944 American crime film noir based on James M. Cain’s 1943 novel of the same name, which appeared as an eight-part […]

Bored Teachers Summer Break Comedy Tour

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The biggest entertainment platform for teachers in the world—Bored Teachers—presents its first-ever comedy tour with all your favorite teacher-comedians from the BT videos and beyond! Their hilarious skits have amassed HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the stage for a night of laughter you DO NOT […]

Pareja Abierta

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

LLEGA A NEW JERSEY!! LA OBRA TEATRAL QUE ESTUVO DE GIRA POR TODA LA REPUBLICA PERUANA. ¿Quieres pasar una noche distinta? Entonces ven al teatro! 🎭 Junto a 2 grandes Actores: Yvonne Frayssinet y Marcelo Oxenford 👏👏”Pareja Abierta” es una comedia pícara, divertida e irreverente de principio a fin y  te hará reír más de […]

DIONNE WARWICK

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She was discovered by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961,and went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles (“Don’t Make Me Over,” Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “A House is Not a […]

A Path to Redemption

UCPAC Loft Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

A riveting play about a woman who goes through many trials during her life after her spouse leaves her but ultimately finds her redemption. You will cry, and you will laugh, but most of all, you will rejoice at the end. Join us for this must-see performance by actress Crystal Watford Nuchurch, as you’ve never seen her […]

$35

THE MACHINE performing Pink Floyd

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of […]

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (1928)

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

In partnership with the Garden State Organ Society Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 silent comedy film starring Buster Keaton. Released by United Artists, the film is the final product of Keaton’s independent production team and set of gag writers. The film, named after Arthur Collins’s popular 1911 recording of the 1910 song “Steamboat Bill”, also […]

DANNY CREED at The Loft

UCPAC Loft Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Join musician Danny Creed for an entertaining evening of stories and song. Featuring award-winning pianist Tracy Stark, Danny will perform classics by Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Billy Joel, and many more. Don’t miss this night of music and laughter!       See all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events

$15

NJACT PERRY AWARDS

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

The New Jersey Association of Community Theaters is excited to gather once again in person to celebrate the accomplishments of our Member Theaters.  Join us as we honor this past 2021-2022 season and celebrate a successful return to the live performance stage. 5:30pm Cocktail Hour | 7:00pm Awards Ceremony $35 until August 14th @ Midnight; $40 […]

MY NAME IS NOT MOM

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

You love them on YouTube, now come see them live on stage in Rahway, NJ! My Name is NOT Mom is a hilarious journey through motherhood with internet sensations Tiffany Jenkins (Juggling the Jenkins), Meredith Masony (That’s Inappropriate) and Dena Blizzard (One Funny Mother). After helping millions of fans get through the pandemic, this comic trio […]

Reelin’ in the Years and Mile Marker Zero

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Reelin’ in the Years – CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN Comprised of world class touring and recording session musicians that reads like a who’s who in the music industry, including bandleader and drummer Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney), Reelin’ in the Years celebrates the timeless music of Steely Dan. Featuring Joey Eppard (from […]

ProgStock 2022

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

ProgStock 2022 is the sixth edition of an annual, 3-day, volunteer-run event whose mission is to shine light on what we consider to be one of the most exciting and creative genres of rock music, Progressive Rock. Held at the beautiful and historic Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ, ProgStock is held every year […]

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Saturday, October 15, 20227:30 PM Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster is a 2021 documentary about the life and career of English actor Boris Karloff, known for his roles in legendary horror movies including 1931’s Frankenstein, in which he famously played the monster. The film features actors […]

$10

JOSH TURNER

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Josh Turner Thursday, October 20, 20227:30 PM MCA Nashville recording artist and Grand Ole Opry member Josh Turner, while a multi-platinum-selling star himself, is a country music fan first and foremost. From the start of his career through chart-topping hits like “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” and “All […]

CELEBRATING DAVID BOWIE: Live in Concert

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Celebrating David Bowie: Live in Concert Thursday, October 27, 2022 8:00 PM Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew (Bowie, NIN, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads), and CdB creator, producer, and featured artist Scrote bring Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, and solo artist Jeffrey Gaines with saxophone great Ron Dziubla (Jon Batiste, Joe Bonamassa), Narada […]

LITTLE RIVER BAND with 7-Piece Orchestra

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Little River Band Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:00 PM The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Reminiscing,” “Cool […]

Classic Film Series: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Classic Film Series: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Sunday, October 30, 20223:00 PM Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film starring Gene Wilder and adapted from the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of a poor child named Charlie […]

SYLWIA GRZESZCZAK

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Sylwia Grzeszczak Saturday, November 5, 20228:00 PM Due to the upcoming anniversary of Poland’s independence, as part of the related celebrations, Christopher Entertainment invites all lovers of good music in an excellent performance of the greatest Polish music scene star Sylwia Grzeszczak is the most popular, talented Polish singer, pianist, composer and songwriter. She made her […]

$68 – $75

BLACK VIOLIN: GIVE THANKS HOLIDAY TOUR

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Black Violin Give Thanks Holiday Tour Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:00 PM Black Violin Give Thanks Holiday Tour is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season celebrations! Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. […]

Sensory Friendly Theatre: Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Sensory Friendly Theatre: Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza Sunday, November 13, 2022 1:00 PM   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: Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza! Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members […]

$8

CLASSIC FILM SERIES: “The Freshman” (1925) starring Harold Lloyd with Live Musical Accompaniment by Ben Model

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Classic Film Series: “The Freshman” (1925) starring Harold Lloyd with Live Musical Accompaniment by Ben Model Sunday, November 20, 2022 3:00 PM About The Freshman starring Harold Lloyd: In hopes of making some friends, Harold Lamb (Harold Lloyd) attends college at Tate University. But when the students notice his eccentric personality, he becomes the joke […]

Sensory Friendly Theatre: New Jersey Ballet: The Nutcracker

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Sensory Friendly Theatre: New Jersey Ballet: The Nutcracker Wednesday, November 30, 2022 6:00 PM Sensory Friendly Theatre: NJ Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of […]

$8

Moving Youth Dance Company Presents: THE NUTCRACKER

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Moving Youth Dance Company Presents: THE NUTCRACKER Sunday, December 4, 2022 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM A holiday favorite, Moving Youth Dance Company’s THE NUTCRACKER tells the magical story of a young girl’s journey to a magical land on Christmas Eve. The Nutcracker Prince battles toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, they travel through a whirlwind […]

Shining Stars: Christmas Spectacular

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Shining Stars: Christmas Spectacular Friday, December 9, 2022 7:00 PM The Shining Stars, a talented group of special needs performers, make their return to the UCPAC Main Stage in the 2022 edition of the “Shining Stars Christmas Spectacular” featuring the greatest hits of the Holiday season. Anyone who has watched the Shining Stars perform knows […]

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Saturday, December 10, 2022 8:00 PM An annual holiday tradition, the ever lovable and charismatic Father Alphonse Stevenson returns to conduct the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea for their magical concert of carols and seasonal favorites. There’s simply no better way to start the holiday season […]

$25 – $30

NJ Youth Symphony: Danzon, Tango, and Bugler’s Holiday!

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

NJ Youth Symphony: Danzon, Tango, and Bugler’s Holiday! Sunday, December 11, 2022 4:00 PM NJ Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Conductor Special Guest Artist: Romantic guitarist and multi-platinum award-winning artist Francis Goya with over 8 million records sold worldwide Tim Egan, soprano saxophone; and Carolina Jaurena & Juan Alessandrini, tango dancers Featuring works by Astor […]

SCARED SCRIPTLESS with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless Friday, December 16, 2022 8:00 PM Armed with only their wits, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stage and they’re…Scared Scriptless. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless as improv comedy masterminds Colin & Brad must make up original scenes, […]

Classic Film Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Classic Film Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol Friday, December 23, 2022 8:00 PM The Muppet Christmas Carol stars Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppet gang, along with […]

$8

35MM FILM SERIES: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

35MM FILM SERIES: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Friday, January 6th, 2023 8:00 PM “You know, you’re kinda pretty for a stuntman.” Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is […]

$8

Fabulous Feet Youth Dance Ensemble: 28th Annual Nutcracker Suite

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Fabulous Feet Youth Dance Ensemble: 28th Annual Nutcracker Suite Sunday, January 8, 2023 5:00 PM   Ms. Doreen’s Fabulous Feet Dance Arts Studio proudly presents their 28th Annual Nutcracker Suite! […]

Center for Dance Education Presents: The Nutcracker Suite

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Center for Dance Education Presents: The Nutcracker Sunday, January 15, 20221:00 PM & 5:00PM   Center for Dance Education (CDE) is thrilled to perform their 20th annual Nutcracker Suite.  CDE’s […]

Langston and Beethoven – Black & Proud

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR YOUR FREE TICKETS.Created by WQXR’s Terrance McKnight, Langston and Beethoven – Black and Proud is a pairing of the poetry of Langston Hughes with music by Beethoven, two commanding talents separated by a hundred years’ time and vastly different worlds of experience, yet each found inspiration and the spark of creativity in the universality of the other’s art form. With Terrance McKnight, speaker; Chauncey Packer, tenor; David Norville, oboe; and Kyle Walker, piano.

GET THE LED OUT

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Get The Led Out Friday, February 3, 2023 8:00 PM Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of […]

35MM FILM SERIES: DO THE RIGHT THING

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

DO THE RIGHT THING Saturday, February 11, 2023 7:30 PM “Are we gonna live together? Together are we gonna live?” Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American comedy-drama film […]

MANDY PATINKIN In Concert

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Mandy Patinkin In Concert Saturday, February 18, 2023 8:00 PM Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed […]

UCPAC’S CARTOON CAVALCADE

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Join us for a night of nostalgia and laughter for children of all ages! Come to the UCPAC Cartoon Cavalcade and see cartoon shorts featuring Popeye, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Superman, Betty Boop, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and more on our big screen, along with live action shorts from The Little Rascals and The Three Stooges. Whether you’re reliving your own childhood memories, or making new ones with your children or grandchildren, this is a fun and unique experience sure to be enjoyed by all!

HAMZA NAMIRA LIVE IN NJ

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

With over 8 million followers on social media and 700 million plays on YouTube, Hamza Namira is one of the top Arab indie-pop stars and has had unprecedented success. This is sure to be an unforgettable performance. Get your tickets today! Brought to you by Rogue Virtue.

APA PRESENTS CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Academy for Performing Arts at UCVTS presents… CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION March 17th, 2023 at 7PM March 18th, 2023 at 7PM & March 19th at 2PM In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine […]

GAELIC STORM & THE HIGH KINGS THE MIGHTY TOUR 2023

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Gaelic Storm & The High Kings – The Mighty Tour 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:30 PM What is Gaelic Storm? They’re a chart topping Celtic band with 7 Billboard […]

POSTPONED: THE GOLDEN GALS LIVE!

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been postponed and will be rescheduled in 2024.  Ticket holders may keep their tickets or contact our Box Office for a refund or credit towards another UCPAC presented performance.

LAURIE BERKNER LIVE! THE GREATEST HITS SOLO TOUR

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Laurie Berkner Live! The Greatest Hits Solo Tour Sunday, April 2, 2023 3:00 PM Bring the family to see “the queen of kids’ music”, Princeton, NJ native Laurie Berkner Live! […]

SHABBOS!!!

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Shabbos!!! April 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Oigfarchapend productions presents: Shabbos!!! This upcoming Chol hamoed Pesach on April 10th, the third day of Chol hamoed. To purchase accessible seating- call […]

MARIO AGUILAR

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

MARIO AGUILAR Friday, April 14, 20238:30 PM | 7:30 PM Doors Mario Aguilar llega por primera vez a New Jersey! No te pierdas su show Ser loca no es facil […]

RAAJA by RaGa

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Raaja by RaGa Sunday, April 23, 20234:30 PM Presented by Eppo, this first of its kind US Concert tour of Ranjani-Gayatri is a celebration of Isaignani Ilayaraaja. Each concert will […]

CECIL B. DeMILLE’S THE KING OF KINGS

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings is a 1927 American silent epic film produced and directed by DeMille. It depicts the last weeks of Jesus before his crucifixion and stars H. B. Warner in the lead role. Many of the film’s intertitles are quotes (or paraphrases) from Scripture, often with chapter and verse accompanying. Come enjoy free popcorn, and Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings with organ accompaniment on our big screen this Easter season.

SAJJAD ALI LIVE

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

SAJJAD ALI LIVE May 5th, 2023 at 7PM Anny Khan presents Sajjad Ali Live! Sajjad Ali is a famous Pakistani pop and rock singer. To purchase accessible seating- call the […]

DIRTY DEEDS – THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE

DIRTY DEEDS – THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE A benefit for Hot Rods & Harleys Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8PM Dirty Deeds – The AC/DC Experience recreates the sound of AC/DC […]

SENSORY FRIENDLY THEATRE: NJ BALLET’S PRINCESS AURORA’S WEDDING

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Guided by a storyteller, the audience will take an engaging trip through the classic fairy tale of The Sleeping Beauty, set to the beautiful score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with the dancers of NJ Ballet bringing the characters to life during this special sensory friendly performance.

SHINING STARS WORLD TOUR 2023

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Shining Stars World Tour 2023 Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7PM The Shining Stars are back at UCPAC! Join this talented group of special needs performers as they sing and […]

SCHOOL OF ROCK

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

School of Rock (Rated PG-13) Thursday, May 18, 2023 7 PM – School of Rock Clark House Band Concert 8 PM – Feature Film “Now, you played hard in here, […]

TUSK FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, the late Christine McVie, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years.

NEW DATE: A CONCERT FOR EMILY

UCPAC Main Stage 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ, United States

A Concert for Emily Sunday, September 17, 20236 PM A Celebration of Life Featured Performers: 1,000 Angels From Heaven Voices (Liberty Church) Calvary Worship (Calvary Chapel) The Spiritu Et Veritas […]

RHYTHM AND BLUES BY THE BROOK 2023

Join UCPAC at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield for Rhythm and Blues By The Brook 2023! This free event features music from Chrisette Michele & more!

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LIVE AT THE ARTS PARK 2023

Live at the Arts Park 2023! Enjoy free music from local NJ bands across the street from UCPAC’s Main Stage, Saturdays from 6-8 PM this summer!