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Union County's Sensory Friendly Theatre Series Welcomes The Winter Season With 'The Adventures Of Frosty'

Take a break from the chilly weather and enjoy a special production of FROSTY, featuring the beloved character Frosty the Snowman, at UCPAC.

Union County’s Sensory Friendly Theatre series welcomes the winter season with the adventures of Frosty. Inspired by the beloved holiday song “Frosty the Snowman,” this new musical will come to the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway this Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 pm.

All tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased through the Union County Performing Arts Center at ucpac.org or by calling the Box Office at 732-499-8226.

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“The sensory-friendly performances are designed help families with sensory, social, and learning disabilities to experience the performing arts in a safe, judgment-free environment,” said Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak. “The Freeholder Board is proud to continue supporting this series.”

In this exciting winter tale, a young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, the snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and the discovery that the real magic of the holidays is love. The show is filled with songs and dances that you’ll remember long after you leave the theatre!

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The Sensory Friendly Theatre series, presented by the Freeholder Board, began in 2012 as an initiative of Freeholder Alexander Mirabella. It is designed according to guidelines that help reduce disturbances for individuals who experience heightened sensory sensitivity.

More details: http://ucnj.org/union-countys-sensory-friendly-theatre-series-welcomes-the-winter-season/

Photo: Terrance Jackson portrays Frosty the Snowman in a special Sensory Friendly Theatre production of FROSTY.

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