The Union Colony Civic Center (UCCC) announced the lineup for its fall 2024-25 season, with music, comedy, Broadway shows and entertainment across genres. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7, at ucstars.com and through the UCCC box office, 701 10th Ave., by calling 970.356.5000.
Coming to the UCCC Fall 2024 Through Spring 2025
With a full season of shows offered fall through spring, the UCCC will bring a wide selection of entertainment to audiences, from comedy and Broadway shows to Grammy-winning artists, holiday concerts and family shows. Here’s a look at who’s coming to the UCCC this season:
Rick Springfield – tickets on sale now! Friday, August 30, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | $58-98
Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has been known for creating some of the finest power-pop hits of the ’80s as a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician, selling 25 million albums and scoring 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody” and “Human Touch.”
Leslie Jones – Friday, September 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | $38-78
Get ready for the razor-sharp wit and fearless comedy of Leslie Jones, a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on “Saturday Night Live.” Honored as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Jones recently wrapped production on season two of the HBO Max series, “Our Flag Means Death.” In 2023, Jones kicked off a new era of “The Daily Show” as the program’s first guest host. She starred opposite Eddie Murphy in “Coming 2 America,” for which she won an MTV Movie Award and was nominated for a People’s Choice Award.
Ashley McBryde – Friday, October 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | $58-98
Grammy-award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars—and it shows. McBryde has gained critical acclaim as an authentic and unflinching voice as she’s earned six Grammy nominations and garnered honors from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music. McBryde’s latest album, “The Devil I Know,” is available now, featuring chart-climbing lead single, “Light on in The Kitchen.” McBryde is currently playing shows through Summer 2024 with The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat.
Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure – Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7 p.m. | $15-20
Sugar Skull is coming back to the UCCC! This Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of 12-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos. Don’t miss it!
A.J. Croce Presents: Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary – tickets on sale now! Sunday, October 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | $43-73
After 50 years and more than 50 million records sold, Jim Croce’s legacy as an iconic singer/songwriter is firmly cemented. A.J. Croce, a Billboard charting singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer, brings Jim’s classic songs to the UCCC stage with his Croce Plays Croce Anniversary Tour. After a seven-year, sold-out tour celebrating his father’s music, A.J. returns this year in celebration of two of Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973s “Life and Times,” and his final release, “I Got a Name,” in addition to songs from “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Croce Play Croce.
Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of America (abridged): Election Edition – Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. | $25-45
Vote early, laugh often! “The Complete History of America (abridged) – Election Edition” is the only cure for America’s aches and campaigns! Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds and provides the requisite historical context guaranteed to confuse any voter and make you the life of your next party—whatever party! From Valley Forge to fake news, from manifest destiny to Mar-A-Lago, from Alexander Hamilton the patriot to Hamilton the musical, the three cultural guerillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take you on a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7 p.m. | $38-58
Even in our futuristic age of AI chatbots and virtual realities, nothing compares with the thrill of hearing classic genres of music performed live by a group of exceptional singers and musicians who’ve mastered the ability to move an audience. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Life in the Past Lane World Tour blends modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits with the original styles that put American popular music on the map: ragtime, swing, big band, country/western, doo-wop and soul. Postmodern Jukebox is equal parts time-traveling musical variety show and career-launching talent platform, featuring a cast of performers from their wildly popular YouTube channel.
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play! – tickets on sale now! Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6 p.m. | $47-77
In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play,” presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals, including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from “SuperKitties” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel”—but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” find out who is behind this and help save the playdate?
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis – Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7 p.m. | $53-93
The holiday tradition continues! “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Dear Evan Hansen – Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | $53-93
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, “Dear Evan Hansen” is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look—from the point of view of both the parents and young people—at our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives. Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for: the chance to fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny and powerful musical about how even though it can be hard, we can find each other—and ourselves—along the way.
Stand Up and Away! With Brian Regan – Thursday, January 30, 2025, 7 p.m. | $48-68
Delivering his signature brand of clever comedy, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country, with Vanity Fair calling Brian “the funniest stand-up alive” and Entertainment Weekly calling him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian co-stars in three seasons of Peter Farrelly’s TV series, “Loudermilk.” He’s premiered two Netflix stand-up specials and stars in his own Netflix series, “Stand Up and Away! With Brian Regan.” He’s a regular on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” made a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film, “Top Five,” and he’s a guest on two episodes of Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” now streaming on Netflix. Grab your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of fun!
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE! – Saturday, February 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | $33-53
“Syncopated Ladies: LIVE!” is an electrifying concert celebrating sisterhood and the power of tap dance. Founded by Emmy Award nominated choreographer, Chloé Arnold, their dynamic performance blends fierce footwork with pop concert production. With over 100 million online views and praise from celebrities like Beyoncé and Whoopi Goldberg, they inspire audiences to pursue their dreams with courage and determination. Don’t miss this innovative, high-energy experience!
Mean Girls – Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7 p.m. | $53-93
Direct from Broadway, “Mean Girls” is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (“Legally Blonde”) and original director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (“The Book of Mormon”). The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, “’Mean Girls’ “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery,” USA Today says. “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: Get your tickets now!”
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – Friday, March 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m. | $43-83
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “Respect” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.
New this year at UCCC: Expanded concessions that can be taken into the concert hall. Additional season performances will be announced in the coming months. Visit ucstars.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Connect with the UCCC at facebook.com/unioncolonyciviccenter.