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Kansas with New Jersey Symphony

Sunday, November 02, 2025 @ 7:00pm



Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED

BERGENPAC PRESENTS: THE ENCORE SERIES

An Evening of Soirées Celebrating the Arts

Three Unforgettable Nights. One Incredible Cause 

bergenPAC proudly unveils a brand-new three-part celebration, a spectacular kickoff to our season's fundraiser celebration of music, culture, and community. 

These exclusive soirées bring together unforgettable performances, elevated experiences, and a shared passion for the arts.

Encore No. 1 Overture Presents:

Kansas with New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Sunday November 2, 2025 | bergenPAC 

An awe-inspiring concert that redefines what a live performance can be.

Step into a night of pure sonic magic as iconic classic rock legends Kansas join forces with the world-class New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players for an electrifying symphonic experience—an exhilarating nod to the Boston Pops tradition blending classic rock and the symphony sounds on one stage. 

Feel the power of timeless hits like:


  1. Carry On Wayward Son

  2. Dust in the Wind

  3. Point of Know Return

  4. Hold On

  5. Fight Fire With Fire

This is not just a concert. The Encore Series is designed to move hearts, spark inspiration, and elevate the cultural landscape of our community.

Tickets for the performance can be purchased on Ticketmaster or via the bergenPAC Box Office on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. 

A limited number of special soirée tickets that include premium orchestra seating and pre- and post-show cocktail receptions are available for purchase. Click here. 

With the purchase of this ticket, you are supporting arts education and world-class performances for thousands of people each year through bergenPAC’s nonprofit mission.




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Crossroads

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Zoopraxic

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"Slanted

"Slanted Floors" returns to its Greenpoint Apartment

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Arden

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