New Jersey Opera Theater LLC

04/06/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of New Jersey Opera Theater due to the ongoing funding cuts to the arts.

This decision has not come easily, and we are deeply grateful for the incredible community that has supported us throughout our journey. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of our talented performers, dedicated volunteers, hardworking employees, and committed staff who brought our productions to life.

A special thank you goes to the Union County Performing Arts Center for being our home for three wonderful seasons. Your support and partnership meant the world to us.

While this chapter is coming to an end, we are proud of the art we created together and the memories we shared. Thank you for being part of our story.

03/24/2026

Update: Unfortunately, the performance of Siegfried will no longer take place as previously announced.

12/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to see The Christmas Spider!

12/14/2025

What a perfect winter day to come to UCPAC for The Christmas Spider! 2pm! Here is a sneak peek at our program!
https://www.newjerseyopera.net/thechristmasspider

We hope to see you there! For tickets: https://ucpac.org/event/the-christmas-spider-new-jersey-opera-theater/

"On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve, a poor woodcutter and his two children have no gifts, barely enough to eat, and are in danger of losing their home to an impatient landlady. The surprise discovery of a large, but gentle arachnid leads to a seemingly miraculous turn of good fortune for the family,....

12/14/2025

Today at UCPAC! See New Jersey Opera Theater LLC's performance of The Christmas Spider, a shimmering tale about love and togetherness during the harsh cold months of winter.

Doors 1 PM
Show 2 PM

Get last minute tickets at ucpac.org!

12/11/2025

Get your tickets now for Sunday's performance of The Christmas Spider! Dec.14, 2pm

"The Christmas Spider" opera, sung in English, spins a shimmering tale about love and togetherness during the holiday season. Get Tickets

12/11/2025

Inspired by a Ukrainian legend (which resulted in the placing of spider ornaments on Christmas trees for a lucky New Year), THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER is the third operatic collaboration between composer Clint Borzoni and librettist John de los Santos

Read about this collaboration here: http://clintborzoni.com/opera/the-christmas-spider/

"On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve, a poor woodcutter and his two children have no gifts, barely enough to eat, and are in danger of losing their home to an impatient landlady. The surprise discovery of a large, but gentle arachnid leads to a seemingly miraculous turn of good fortune for the family, reinforcing the importance of love and togetherness."

Join us on Dec. 14th at UCPAC! https://ucpac.org/new-jersey-opera-theater/

The Christmas Spider Composed by Clint Borzoni Libretto by john de los Santos On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve, a poor woodcutter and his two children have no gifts, barely enough to eat, and are in danger of losing their home to an impatient landlady. The surprise discovery of a large, but gentle a...

12/10/2025

It's almost time! Join us this Sunday, Dec. 14th at UCPAC for the Christmas Spider. For details and tickets, visit: https://ucpac.org/new-jersey-opera-theater/

12/10/2025

Why do we hang tinsel on our trees?

The answer is hidden in the magic of an old Ukrainian folk tale—the Christmas Spider.

Join us for The Christmas Spider @ UCPAC Dec 14th

Explore the enchanting folklore of the Christmas Spider, a story about how a family of spiders transforms a modest tree into a sparkling wonder, leading to t...

12/05/2025

✨ The holiday season is in full swing at Union County Performing Arts Center! ✨

12/05/2025

Rehearsals are underway for The Christmas Spider! 🕷✨
Join us on December 14 @ the Union County Performing Arts Center for this beautiful Ukrainian folk story brought to life on stage. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to share this magical holiday tale with you! 🎄💫