(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to unveil The Encore Series, a three-part celebration of music, culture, and community. These exclusive soirées bring together unforgettable performances, elevated experiences, and a shared passion for the arts. This first show will kick off the nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts for the season.

Encore No. 1 Overture presents: Kansas with New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 7:00pm. 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: Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, Hold On, and 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 range from $99-$199 and are available for purchase (online or by calling the Box Office at 201-227-1030) starting August 1 at 10:00am. A limited number of special soirée tickets that include premium orchestra seating and pre- and post-show cocktail receptions are available for purchase at www.bergenpac.org/kansas

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 to make the arts accessible to everyone in the community.

Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area’s cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment.

The jewel in their crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC – the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that, through programs, classes, outreach, school shows, and main theater presented shows, reach more than 30,000 students and community youth annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, “hands-on” training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals.

It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors, members, and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.