Union County Performing Arts Center is a center in Rahway, New Jersey, and a filming location for School of Rock (2003). It was designed by David M. Oltarsh, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Rahway, New Jersey, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in School of Rock (movie, 2003) — as Exterior of the Battle of the Bands venue
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15704, SRC-15705 - Designed by David M. Oltarsh
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16055, SRC-16799, SRC-17258 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (Aug 13, 1986); New Jersey Register of Historic Places (Jun 24, 1986)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16055, SRC-16798, SRC-17259
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15704 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_of_Rock (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15705 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/School-Of-Rock.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16055 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County_Performing_Arts_Center (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16798 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/196ddc19-eb92-4172-96dc-38381b93eb8b (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16799 — https://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/funded/sitedetails/rahwaytheater.shtml (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17258 — https://ucpac.org/history-of-ucpac/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17259 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28207093 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was School of Rock filmed?
Union County Performing Arts Center, in Rahway, New Jersey, is a real-world filming location used for School of Rock.
Who designed Union County Performing Arts Center?
Union County Performing Arts Center was designed by David M. Oltarsh.
Where is Union County Performing Arts Center located?
Union County Performing Arts Center is located in Rahway, New Jersey.