Two Nutcrackers
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST · Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) · Rahway, NJ
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Two Nutcrackers December 13 at 2:00 pm Main Stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center FREE Admission Click HERE for tickets 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 the vibrant jazz reimagining of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s The Nutcracker Suite. This festive concert celebrates the magic of the season through the rich traditions of both classical and jazz music, offering audiences two distinct musical journeys inspired by the same timeless story. The concert opens with the NJYS Youth Orchestra, performing works by Coleridge-Taylor, Rachmaninoff, Humperdinck, and more. NJYS Youth Orchestra Oliver Hagen, Conductor NJYS Jazz Orchestra Shamie Royston, Director NJYS Youth Symphony Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Music Director & Conductor This concert is part of the Wharton Arts Free Concert Series at UCPAC, offering six free performances that celebrate music, culture, and community throughout the season. Supported by funding through the NJEDA‘s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
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