originally published: 04/19/2026

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center presents comedian, TikTok and YouTube star, and MMA fighter Preacher Lawson on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He will perform two shows: 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
Preacher Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, “America’s Got Talent” (2017) where he made it to the final round and earned a residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas.
Based on his stellar performance in season 12, in 2019 Lawson was invited to compete on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions,” where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes.
That same year, Lawson’s first stand-up special, “Get to Know Me,” premiered on BET+. He is also known for his appearances on HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” NBC’s “Connecting,” and the Facebook Watch series “World’s Most Amazing Dogs” with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Lawson also gained attention as a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” talking about his fame recognition and first MMA fight.
Tickets range from $36-$63 and are available for purchase online. Hamilton Stage is located at 360 Hamilton Street in Rahway, New Jersey.
Lawson has built a massive following on TikTok (3.5 million followers) and YouTube (over 650,000 subscribers) with his engaging clips of stand-up, MMA training, and even Vegan cooking tips! He continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. Don’t miss your chance to see him live and in person in Rahway at UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage!
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