Who Are You, A Tribute to The Who, features Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch, formerly of April Wine and The Guess Who, bringing decades of genuine classic rock pedigree to this tribute honoring The Who’s legendary catalog at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas – Popcorn & Pajamas
Get into the holiday spirit with Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas! Whether you’re an adult who watched it when it first aired on television back in 1977 or a child seeing it for the very first time, this gentle and heartwarming Jim Henson special is bound to be a holiday favorite, screened at the Hamilton Stage.
Santa’s Circus
Make the holidays merry and magical! Bring your family and friends to see Santa’s Circus, a brand-new spectacular Christmas themed circus production. From breathtaking stunts to amazing skills, you’ll enjoy magic and illusions, comedy, and holiday surprises in a night of family fun for all ages at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
Two Nutcrackers – New Jersey Youth Symphony
Experience a holiday tradition like you’ve never heard before! Two Nutcrackers brings together two unforgettable interpretations of the beloved classic, featuring the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite alongside Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s vibrant jazz reimagining, performed by the New Jersey Youth Symphony at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
Spyro Gyra
WBGO presents All That Jazz concert series, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers, featuring the return of 13-time Grammy nominated band Spyro Gyra, back by popular demand! This series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ, held at the Hamilton Stage.
America250 – Harmony Across Cultures – Plainfield Symphony Orchestra joined by NJYS Youth Orchestra
Wharton Arts is pleased to present Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, joined by NJYS Youth Orchestra, for a festive celebration of America250, featuring beloved American classics and works exploring heritage and unity, presented as an evening companion performance to the afternoon’s America250 concert at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
America250 – Harmony Across Cultures – New Jersey Youth Symphony & Special Guests
Under the baton of Helen H. Cha-Pyo, the New Jersey Youth Symphony joins acclaimed guest artists, dancers, and musicians from diverse traditions to explore themes of heritage, identity, and unity through vibrant works by Leonard Bernstein, Raul Abbad, John Chance Barnes, Edmar Castaneda, Reena Esmail, and Charles Ives, presented by Wharton Arts as part of the America250 celebration at UCPAC’s Main Stage.
Brian McKnight in Concert
As one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today, UCPAC is excited to welcome back Brian McKnight to the Main Stage. Known for his smooth vocals and hit ballads across a career spanning decades, McKnight brings his signature R&B sound to Rahway, NJ for an evening celebrating his enduring catalog.
Coco – Popcorn & Pajamas
Bursting with dazzling animation, lively characters, and unforgettable songs, including the Oscar-winning Remember Me, Coco is a vibrant and deeply moving tale that not only celebrates Mexican culture but also the enduring power of memory, which keeps our loved ones alive in our hearts throughout generations. Screened at the Hamilton Stage as part of UCPAC’s Popcorn & Pajamas family film series.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – United European Ballet Company
Classical Arts Entertainment presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a stunning Broadway-style ballet production performed by the United European Ballet Company. This enchanting show brings one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales to life with beautiful choreography, expressive storytelling, hand-painted scenic designs, and bright, detailed costumes created by European designers.
Flight Night – An Evening of Drink Flights and Tasty Bites
Join UCPAC for its third annual Flight Night Fundraiser, An Evening of Drink Flights and Tasty Bites, benefiting the Union County Performing Arts Center. Held at the Hamilton Stage, this fundraising event pairs curated drink flights with tasty bites in support of UCPAC’s ongoing programming and mission.
I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce
I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce is a play depicting the life and battles of the most groundbreaking and impactful comedian of all time, Lenny Bruce, written by and starring Ronnie Marmo and directed by Tony Award winning stage actor, film, and television star Joe Mantegna. The production brings Bruce’s fearless legacy of pushing free speech and comedic boundaries to UCPAC’s Main Stage.
