Since 1931, the historic Park Theatre has showcased artistic individuals within the community as well as emerging artists and international performers. The Park Theatre will strive to continue its tradition of enriching the lives of its patrons with the multifaceted world of the arts, and inspire others to get involved.
Recently, the Park Theatre had fallen into disuse and disrepair.
Over the past year, a group of committed volunteers/donors have worked tirelessly, turning the Park back again into a viable arts venue. Cleaning, repairing, repainting, replacing carpeting, upgrading lighting . . . and restoring the Park, while lining up many performances and events which will make the Park a financially self-sustaining venue, looking towards the future, and honoring its past.
At the beginning of March, there was a ribbon cutting attended by Union City commissioners, with a grand opening of the art gallery (Gallery at the Park) and the majestic mezzanine lobby which has been turned into a lounge and second performance space. There was an open house, tours of the theatre and musical performances in the new lounge. The main theatre was scheduled to have opened a month later and exciting performances were slated through the Spring.
Just a few days after the opening, COVID-19 shut the country down.
Once it was feasible, the volunteers returned, and working now with masks and distancing, continue preparing and improving the theatre, for eventual re-opening, while lining up many productions, performances and events. The Passion Play's costumes and props were preserved and organized with plans to resume its annual performance. Go, My Child. a new large cast biblical musical will be a new addition to the Park. The Park Theatre will be the home of the new annual New Jersey Independent Film Festival. Frankenstein, a long running Off-Broadway musical, is scheduled to play regular school matinees at the Park. Many other performances, acts and events are lined up, to have a great season and make it a self-sustaining arts venue, once it is safe to do so for the performers and audience.
While at this time, performances in the 1300+ seat theatre will have to wait, the Gallery at the Park, finally re-opened in October, with COVID guidelines being followed. The gallery features the exhibition which opened in March, of paintings by Cara London. Future exhibitions are planned, including work from artists from the local community.
Recently, the Park Theatre had fallen into disuse and disrepair.
Over the past year, a group of committed volunteers/donors have worked tirelessly, turning the Park back again into a viable arts venue. Cleaning, repairing, repainting, replacing carpeting, upgrading lighting . . . and restoring the Park, while lining up many performances and events which will make the Park a financially self-sustaining venue, looking towards the future, and honoring its past.
At the beginning of March, there was a ribbon cutting attended by Union City commissioners, with a grand opening of the art gallery (Gallery at the Park) and the majestic mezzanine lobby which has been turned into a lounge and second performance space. There was an open house, tours of the theatre and musical performances in the new lounge. The main theatre was scheduled to have opened a month later and exciting performances were slated through the Spring.
Just a few days after the opening, COVID-19 shut the country down.
Once it was feasible, the volunteers returned, and working now with masks and distancing, continue preparing and improving the theatre, for eventual re-opening, while lining up many productions, performances and events. The Passion Play's costumes and props were preserved and organized with plans to resume its annual performance. Go, My Child. a new large cast biblical musical will be a new addition to the Park. The Park Theatre will be the home of the new annual New Jersey Independent Film Festival. Frankenstein, a long running Off-Broadway musical, is scheduled to play regular school matinees at the Park. Many other performances, acts and events are lined up, to have a great season and make it a self-sustaining arts venue, once it is safe to do so for the performers and audience.
While at this time, performances in the 1300+ seat theatre will have to wait, the Gallery at the Park, finally re-opened in October, with COVID guidelines being followed. The gallery features the exhibition which opened in March, of paintings by Cara London. Future exhibitions are planned, including work from artists from the local community.
FREE CONCERT!
Virtual Program
Saturday, July 24 (2 PM) Ellsworth Park
A Concert of Musical Theatre Songs by Eric B. Sirota
Featuring "A Good Day", a new musical about music, memory, an old flame and Alzheimer's.
Also songs from Frankenstein, Go My Child and Your Name On My Lips
Virtual Program
Saturday, July 24 (2 PM) Ellsworth Park
A Concert of Musical Theatre Songs by Eric B. Sirota
Featuring "A Good Day", a new musical about music, memory, an old flame and Alzheimer's.
Also songs from Frankenstein, Go My Child and Your Name On My Lips
The Gallery at the Park has re-opened!!
We are open by appointment, as well as the following times:
(Please check back for new dates or contact us for an appointment.)
For everyone’s protection, visitors must call ahead or email us:
(201) 565-3630
gallery@ParkTheatreNJ.org
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During the pandemic, Gallery at the Park's artist-in-residence, Cara London taught free virtual adult beginner's sketch classes.
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FRANKENSTEIN (musical)
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Friday matinees at 11 AM
Group tickets $20 - contact: producer@TheFrankensteinMusical.com
New Jersey Independent Film Festival (NJIFF)
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *** May 21-23, 2021
For details see here: http://parktheatrenj.org/shows--events.html
NJIFF is a new annual festival in Union City, showcasing independent films from all around the globe. The festival's program also features a special section focusing on Latin American cinema, honoring the heritage of the area's Hispanic population. The Park Theatre will organize the event in partnership with Cinematory.
For more information: http://www.newjerseyfilmfestival.com/
Go, My Child (musical)
coming in 2021
Leaving one’s parents, infertility and the search for truth, set against a background of xenophobia; 3000 years ago, but particularly relevant today, where “fear of the other” easily translates into hatred. Set in ancient Mesopotamia, Go, My Child is an original account of the early lives of biblical Abraham and Sarah.
Park Theatre
560 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 430-5067
info@ParkTheatreNJ.org
We are open by appointment, as well as the following times:
(Please check back for new dates or contact us for an appointment.)
For everyone’s protection, visitors must call ahead or email us:
(201) 565-3630
gallery@ParkTheatreNJ.org
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During the pandemic, Gallery at the Park's artist-in-residence, Cara London taught free virtual adult beginner's sketch classes.
------------------
FRANKENSTEIN (musical)
Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Friday matinees at 11 AM
Group tickets $20 - contact: producer@TheFrankensteinMusical.com
New Jersey Independent Film Festival (NJIFF)
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID *** May 21-23, 2021
For details see here: http://parktheatrenj.org/shows--events.html
NJIFF is a new annual festival in Union City, showcasing independent films from all around the globe. The festival's program also features a special section focusing on Latin American cinema, honoring the heritage of the area's Hispanic population. The Park Theatre will organize the event in partnership with Cinematory.
For more information: http://www.newjerseyfilmfestival.com/
Go, My Child (musical)
coming in 2021
Leaving one’s parents, infertility and the search for truth, set against a background of xenophobia; 3000 years ago, but particularly relevant today, where “fear of the other” easily translates into hatred. Set in ancient Mesopotamia, Go, My Child is an original account of the early lives of biblical Abraham and Sarah.
Park Theatre
560 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 430-5067
info@ParkTheatreNJ.org
