(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet presents "Swan Lake Act II" and More at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Friday, October 17, 2025. It's an incredible evening of contemporary and classical works, including the iconic second act of "Swan Lake." Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Set against Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful score, “Swan Lake” transports audiences into the mesmerizing world of Odette, the swan princess, as she reveals her true form to Prince Siegfried. From the famous “Dance of the Cygnets” to the poignant and renowned romantic pas de deux, this fairytale scene promises to leave audiences of all ages spellbound.
Also featured will be Lar Lubovitch’s “Something About Night,” a mesmerizing dreamlike quintet danced to male choral songs by Franz Schubert. After its lauded company premiere at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in Fall 2024, American Repertory Ballet is delighted to bring this impassioned and evocative work to UCPAC.
Tickets range from $36-$56 and are available for purchase online. Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is located at1601 Irving Street in Rahway, New Jersey.
With a distinctive reputation for innovation and individuality, American Repertory Ballet is recognized as one of the state’s premier performing arts organizations. Presenting classical repertory alongside new and existing contemporary work, ARB is a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center while also performing in major venues across New Jersey and beyond for an annual audience of more than 30,000.
Founded in 1954 as the Princeton Ballet Society, ARB has been designated a “Major Arts Institution'' by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and has been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the Council. The company is a core partner of The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other major foundations and leaders in the field as a prominent force in the field of dance.
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating the Main Stage, built in 1928 and listed in both the State and National Register of Historic Places, at 1601 Irving St., and the modern and intimate Hamilton Stage, at 360 Hamilton St., in the heart of Rahway, New Jersey’s Arts District. Established as a Film Palace in 1928, the Main Stage’s tradition of showcasing beloved films continues today with UCPAC’s Third Thursdays 35mm & Classic Film Series.
