Shoshana Bean Brings 'Only Smoke' Tour to Rahway on Sept. 18
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Grammy and Tony Award winner Shoshana Bean is bringing her 'Only Smoke' tour to Rahway on Friday, September 18, 2026. The performance takes place at the Union County Performing Arts Center's Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.
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About Shoshana Bean
Bean has established herself as a powerhouse performer across Broadway and in the recording industry. Her Broadway credits include 'The Lost Boys,' 'Hell's Kitchen,' 'Wicked,' 'Waitress,' 'Mr. Saturday Night,' and her Broadway debut in 'Hairspray.' She played Jersey in 'Hell's Kitchen,' earning a Grammy Award and a Tony nomination for that role. She received additional Tony and Grammy nominations for 'Mr. Saturday Night.'
Beyond Broadway, Bean has released six independent studio albums and EPs, with work that has charted on iTunes and Billboard, including a number one peak on the Billboard Jazz Chart.
The Only Smoke Tour
The performance will draw from Bean's studio album 'Only Smoke' and showcase the breadth of her Broadway career. In a statement about the tour, Bean said: "To tour an album of mine is a dream I've yet to be able to fulfill. I am so proud of 'Only Smoke' and cannot wait to share it."
Tickets and Information
Tickets range from $46 to $130, with all-in pricing. They are available online or by calling the UCPAC Box Office at 732-499-8226.
About UCPAC
The Union County Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates two stages in Rahway's Arts District. The Main Stage, built in 1928, is listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places. The organization also runs the Hamilton Stage, a modern, intimate venue at 360 Hamilton Street.
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FAQ
Q: Who is Shoshana Bean?
A: Shoshana Bean is a Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer known for her Broadway roles and independent music career. She has performed in major Broadway productions including Hell's Kitchen, Wicked, Waitress, and Mr. Saturday Night.
Q: When is Shoshana Bean performing in Rahway?
A: Shoshana Bean's "Only Smoke" tour comes to UCPAC in Rahway on Friday, September 18, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Q: Where is the performance?
A: The performance is at the Union County Performing Arts Center Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway.
Q: What will Shoshana Bean perform?
A: The concert will draw from her studio album "Only Smoke" and showcase selections from her Broadway career.
Q: How much are tickets?
A: Tickets range from $46 to $130 (all-in pricing).
Q: How do I buy tickets?
A: Tickets are available online or by calling the UCPAC Box Office at 732-499-8226.
Q: What are Shoshana Bean's Broadway credits?
A: Her Broadway performances include The Lost Boys, Hell's Kitchen (Jersey role earning a Grammy and Tony nomination), Wicked, Waitress, Mr. Saturday Night, and her Broadway debut in Hairspray.
Q: Has Shoshana Bean recorded music?
A: Yes. She has released six independent studio albums and EPs, with work charted on iTunes and Billboard, including a number-one peak on the Billboard Jazz Chart.
Q: What is UCPAC?
A: The Union County Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit organization operating two performance venues in Rahway's Arts District. The Main Stage (1928) is historically designated; the Hamilton Stage is a modern, intimate venue.
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