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DECEMBER (CONT.) 2019 The Very Hungry Caterpillar featuring Dream Snow & Other 15 1pm & 4pm OCTOBER Eric Carle Favorites presented by PSE&G 3 8:00pm Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe presented by WDHA 17 7:00pm Lior Suchard: The Israeli Illusionist – ON SALE SOON! 4 8:00pm Steven Wright presented by Johl & Company 20 8:00pm A Christmas Carol The Musical presented by bergenPAC 5 8:00pm Michael Martocci presents Sinatra Meets 21 1pm & 4:30pm A Christmas Carol The Musical presented by bergenPAC 6 1:00pm Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza 22 1:00pm A Christmas Carol The Musical presented by bergenPAC 10 8:00pm Rick Wakeman: Grumpy Old Man Tour 11 8:00pm Explosion de la Salsa de Ayer 2020 JANUARY 13 7:30pm Gin Blossoms: The New Miserable Experience Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show: 15 7:30pm So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019 4 8:00pm Paint It Black 16 8:00pm TOTO: 40 Trips Around the Sun; Benzel-Busch Concert Series Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Festival: My Fellow Supporters of the Arts, 9 7:30pm 19 8:00pm The Jim Breuer Residency: Comedy, Stories & More Vol. III Mozart’s Don Giovanni Sergio Mendes & : The 60th Anniversary 11 8:00pm The Capitol Steps: The Lyin’ Kings I am excited to share Bergen Performing Art Center’s 2019-20 lineup 20 7:30pm of with you today. Boasting a variety of headliners, up-and-comers and 12 3:00pm Neil Berg’s 104 Years of Broadway Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy everything in between across the genres, we expect everyone will find 24 8:00pm 17 8:00pm The Simon & Garfunkel Story: A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel something they love. Movie Circus Tour 18 8:00pm All Stars 25 7:30pm A Screening of Hocus Pocus with Kathy Najimy Live 24 8:00pm Soul of : A Tribute to Our lineup is as diverse as our region, and bergenPAC’s nonprofit mission is to make the live performing 26 8:00pm The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular 25 8:00pm – ON SALE SOON! arts and arts education accessible to everyone in our . 27 7:30pm Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition FEBRUARY New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Grieg’s Piano A major way that we deliver on that mission is with our Arts Access program. Considered one of 31 7:30pm 4 8:00pm Classical Recital the best of its kind in the country, we partner with 83 local organizations serving segments of the Concerto community who would not otherwise be able to attend shows and give away up to 200 free tickets NOVEMBER 8 8:00pm to every performance. Last year, we distributed 12,000 tickets to community groups helping seniors, 1 8:00pm Tommy James & The Shondells with ’s Rascals 9 1pm & 4pm Dinosaur World Live children and other residents facing challenging times. I am truly thankful to our supporters for making 2 2pm & 5pm Holiday Party! On Tour presented by PSE&G 21 8:00pm Bob Saget this possible. 3 3:00pm The New York Cantors 24 7:30pm Deepak Chopra Arts education is another key to our mission. The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC provides 1,300 6 8:00pm Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross 25 8:00pm New Shanghai Circus on-site students ages 3 to adult with introductory through pre-professional level classes in music, 7 8:00pm Postmodern Jukebox: A Very Postmodern Christmas MARCH dance and theatre, along with opportunities to perform on the Taub Stage at bergenPAC. To make our 8 8:00pm 12 8:00pm Sir accompanied by Michael McHale programs accessible to everyone, we have scholarship opportunities so that no child is ever turned away 9 8:00pm Gilberto Santa Rosa with special guest DJ Ralph Mercado RAIN: A Tribute to – The Best of Abbey Road 18 8:00pm because of financial hardship. performed Live 10 1:00pm Mutts Gone Nuts presented by PSE&G New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s 12 8:00pm Paul Anka – Anka Sings Sinatra; Benzel-Busch Concert Series 19 7:30pm We extend our mission further with Beyond bergenPAC, our educational outreach initiative, and bring Birthday Bash: Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 1 & 5 teaching artist residencies, assemblies and co-theater productions to 142 schools in 96 school districts 15 8:00pm Vic DiBitetto 22 7:00pm Classical Recital throughout eight counties. The initiative reaches nearly 16,000 students. with Rohan De Silva; Benzel-Busch 16 8:00pm 26 8:00pm Dave Mason & Jim Messina Concert Series 29 2:00pm Voices in Harmony presented by Beyond bergenPAC None of this would be possible without our dedicated Board of Trustees, staff, sponsors, individual The Orchestra’s 16th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour 20 8:00pm donors and, of course, the nearly 1,300,000 patrons who have embraced the spirit of bergenPAC as presented by SiriusXM & Land Rover Jaguar Englewood APRIL their own. Your support in keeping bergenPAC as Northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit performing Kreeps with Kids featuring Ron Bennington, Robert Kelly, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s 22 8:00pm 2 7:30pm arts and education institution is so important and appreciated. Rich Vos & Jim Florentine Fifth Symphony 23 8:00pm The Jim Breuer Residency: Comedy, Stories & More Vol. IV A Bowie Celebration – The Alumni Tour We will have exciting news to share about bergenPAC’s future later this year, but for now, check out the 3 8:00pm ON SALE SOON! shows coming up. I hope to see you at the theater soon. 24 1pm & 4pm Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical 4 8:00pm 29 1pm & 5pm PJ Masks Live! 17 8:00pm Almost Queen Sincerely, DECEMBER 18 8:00pm New Jersey Ballet’s Don Quixote 1 7:00pm Wizards of Winter 19 1pm & 4pm New Jersey Ballet’s Cinderella 7 1pm & 4:30pm New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker 26 12pm & 3pm Llama, Llama Live! Dominic Roncace 8 1pm & 4:30pm New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker President & CEO The Irish Tenors Holiday Tour with members of the 10 8:00pm New shows added weekly! Check back at bergenpac.org for all new events. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Steven Solomon’s Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt! The Therapy 11 8:00pm Continues... 13 8:00pm Night Ranger 14 7:00pm Holiday Doo Wop Vol. II

FOR TICKETS, CALL 201.227.1030 OR VISIT BERGENPAC.ORG Please note that programs, dates and artists are subject to change. ROCK Dweezil Zappa Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion Gin Blossoms Tommy James & The Shondells Night Ranger Brian Wilson Hot Rats & Other Hot Stuff 40th Anniversary Album Tour The New Miserable Experience with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Friday, December 13, 2019 • 8:00pm ON SALE SOON! Friday, September 13, 2019 • 8:00pm Friday, September 27, 2019 • 8:00pm Sunday, October 13, 2019 • 7:30pm Friday, November 1, 2019 • 8:00pm With more than 17 million albums sold Saturday, January 25, 2020 • 8:00pm Dweezil Zappa and his “rocking teenage The Grand Illusion album launched STYX into Mixing elements of pop, melodic rock, folk and A double bill of , featuring Tommy worldwide, Night Ranger has both epitomized If you’ve seen Brian Wilson in concert, you’ve combo” will perform his father’s entire Hot stardom with hits like “Come Sail Away” and country, Gin Blossoms hit the music scene in James (“Mony Mony,”“Crimson and Clover,” and transcended the arena rock sound and already witnessed the magic and the celebration. Rats album in sequence live on stage. The “Fooling Yourself.” Dennis DeYoung will 1989 before really breaking out with The New “I Think We’re Alone Now”) and Felix Cavaliere style well beyond that era. They have earned If you’ve heard his records, you know why he’s album played a pivotal role in establishing celebrate that history by performing the album Miserable Experience a few years later. They of The Rascals (“Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful widespread acclaim with a string of best- been called the Mozart of Rock, the Gershwin of as a composer and guitarist and in its entirety along with the group’s other top established their place on the charts with hits Morning,” “”). The selling albums and instantly recognizable hits his generation. It’s been said that if music is was also dedicated to Dweezil upon its release songs. DeYoung is a founding member of like “Found Out About You,” “Jealousy” and music of Tommy James is heard continuously, like “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love math, then Wilson just might be Einstein. But no in 1969. STYX and the lead singer and songwriter on “Til I Hear It From You.” Decades later, the every day, in every country in the world. For Me,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” “(You Can comparisons are really necessary; he’s Brian seven of the ’s eight Top 10 hits. band is still putting on great live shows with a legendary singer-songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, Still) Rock in America,” “Sentimental Street” Wilson, an American composer, arranger and making people feel good is primary to his and “Four in the Morning.” producer whose work has proven to be as Robby Krieger of mix of their classic songs and newer material from 2018’s Mixed Reality. illustrious 50-year career. powerful as faith, as timeless as love and as & of Mountain Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe heartfelt as mercy. with special guests Brand of Julez Holiday Doo Wop Vol. II Saturday, September 14, 2019 • 8:00pm The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 16th presented by WDHA TOTO: 40 Trips Around The Sun Saturday, December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm Guitarist Robby Krieger is one of the legendary Benzel-Busch Concert Series Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour Sons of Apollo figures in rock. This celebration of the music of Thursday, October 3, 2019 • 8:00pm Celebrate the holidays in classic style when Wednesday, October 16, 2019 • 8:00pm presented by SiriusXM & Land Rover Saturday, February 8, 2020 • 8:00pm The Doors is a one-of-a-kind experience that Vince Neil, the legendary front man of LAR Enterprises presents Holiday Doo Wop Jaguar Englewood In early 2017, rumors began circulating about could only be performed by the man himself. Mötley Crüe, is an international superstar, After 40 years together, the group is in the Vol. II featuring Lou Christie (“Lightning a new secret project including former Dream Leslie West is most noted for his role as leader accomplished businessman and heartfelt middle of a major resurgence as their new Wednesday, November 20, 2019 • 8:00pm Strikes”), Jimmy Gallagher & The Passions Theater members and Derek of the explosive hard rock trio, Mountain. philanthropist. His unmistakable voice leads greatest hits package, 40 Trips Around The Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and (“Just ”), The Capris (“There’s a Sherinian. Reuniting to form Sons of Apollo, some of the greatest rock songs of a Sun, debuted in the Top 40 in eight countries. three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer Moon Out Tonight”), The Happenings (“See Portnoy and Sherinian join forces with guitarist generation, including “Shout at the Devil,” TOTO will conclude the almost two-year-long and his 19-piece orchestra will tour the country You in September”) and Belmont Ave – A Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” 40 Trips Around The Sun Tour with 20 final on their 16th annual “Christmas Rocks! Tour.” Tribute to Dion. Benzel-Busch Concert Series (, Mr. “Dr. Feelgood” and many others. shows in North America. Don’t miss this iconic The set list will feature music from the group’s Big, ) and vocalist Jeff Scott act when they roll into bergenPAC! three Christmas albums, Sunday, September 22, 2019 • 7:30pm Boogie Woogie Soto (ex-Journey, ex-’s , and As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, Christmas Dig That Crazy Christmas Rising Force). Rick Wakeman Rockin’ Rudolph, as well as original material with whom she has become a Rock & Roll Hall Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour of Fame inductee, Joan Jett had eight platinum that spans his 40-year career. and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, Thursday, October 10, 2019 • 8:00pm Dave Mason & Jim Messina including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love The Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour will combine Thursday, March 26, 2020 • 8:00pm Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” spellbinding piano music with sidesplitting Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has and “Crimson and Clover.” jokes and revealing insights into Wakeman’s been performing live shows for over 50 years. 50-plus-year career. Expect an evening of His love for the songs he works into his set list superb musicianship, featuring music from is evident, and his enthusiasm for music is YES, Rick’s own solo epics and early David contagious. Audiences always leave his shows Bowie hits, plus fantastic arrangements of upbeat, happy and inspired. An undisputed Beatles tunes and much, much more! Joan Jett expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.

Brian Setzer

Vince Neil

Sons of Apollo Dennis DeYoung Night Ranger

Did you know? THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR HAS PERFORMED ON STAGE WITH KENNY ROGERS, THE MIDTOWN MEN, FOREIGNER AND MORE. TRIBUTE COMEDYXXX Classic Journey Live! The Simon & Garfunkel Story A Bowie Celebration One Funny Mother Vic DiBitetto Steve Soloman’s Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt! Saturday, September 28, 2019 • 8:00pm A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel The David Bowie Alumni Tour Friday, September 20, 2019 • 8:00pm Friday, November 15, 2019 • 8:00pm The Therapy Continues... Classic Journey Live is a tribute to Journey Friday, January 17, 2020 • 8:00pm ON SALE SOON! Join Dena Blizzard, former Miss Comedian Vic DiBitetto churns energy, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 • 8:00pm unlike any other. Take a ride with Journey The Simon & Garfunkel Story is an immersive Friday, April 3, 2020 • 8:00pm New Jersey and married mother of three, on honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter. Steve Solomon is the author and star of the as they rise from their roots concert-style theater show chronicling the Join key alumni musicians of David Bowie’s her hilarious journey through the trial and His pace is frenetic. He’s been called a cross critically-acclaimed show My Mother’s Italian, to superstardom and international fame. amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, bands from across the decades, anchored tribulations of motherhood and marriage. between and Ralph My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy. He’s Immerse yourself in the most detailed and Art Garfunkel. Using projection by his longest standing member, Mike Garson, Blizzard is the creator of the Back to School Kramden. DiBitetto was featured in Kevin back with Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt The Therapy replication of Journey to date. The clothes, photos and original footage, this celebration along with a revolving selection of additional Rant, Chardonnay Go and Chardonnay Go: James’ Mall Cop: Blart 2 and has millions of Continues..., Steve’s newest project. Prepare hairstyles, lights, musical gear, stage, vocals features a live band performing all their hits, amazing Bowie band alumni. A critically The Board Game for Wine Lovers, Moms, and YouTube views for his Bread and Milk, Justin to laugh, prepare to cry, and prepare to spend and all the sounds that are Journey combine including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge acclaimed evening of Bowie songs with Other Shameless People. Bieber and Kanye West viral rants. a wonderful side-splitting evening with Steve to create a living tribute to one of rock’s Over Troubled Water” and “Homeward Bound.” world-class vocalists and an ever-rotating and his wacky family and friends. greatest bands. mix of hits and deep cuts. Steven Wright Kreeps with Kids RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles presented by Johl & Company featuring Ron Bennington, Robert Kelly, The Capitol Steps: The Lyin’ Kings The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Almost Queen Rich Vos & Jim Florentine The Best of Abbey Road performed Live Friday, October 4, 2019 • 8:00pm Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 8:00pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 • 8:00pm Friday, April 17, 2020 • 8:00pm Friday, November 22, 2019 • 8:00pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020 • 8:00pm Comedian Steven Wright made his first The Capitol Steps began in 1981, at a Celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd, THE most authentic Queen live show since Tonight Show appearance in 1982 – getting Get to know the other side of parenting when Christmas party in the office of former Senator Paramount’s Laser Spectacular has become a In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey the days of Queen themselves. Almost Queen a rare invite from Johnny Carson to return Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Charles Percy. Like most things in Congress, cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Road, RAIN brings the greatest hits of this delivers a live performance showcasing the next night – and audiences have been Rich Vos and Jim Florentine hit the road. The they never knew when to stop. Over the past Floyd, as you’ve never seen before. Your epic recording to life, in addition to all your signature four-part harmonies and intricate cracking up around the world ever since veteran comics will discuss their parenting 35 years, the Capitol Steps have recorded 36 senses are confronted with an array of visual early Beatles favorites. This mind-blowing musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, with his offbeat routines. philosophies and share their craziest stories albums. They’re hitting the road with a new displays, choreographed to the soundtrack performance takes you back in time with the Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and about raising their kids. show full of satirical fun. during this spectacular Laser Light Show. legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to precision for the ultimate Queen experience. The Jim Breuer Residency seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press). Comedy, Stories & More Vol. III The Jim Breuer Residency Bob Saget Satisfaction: The International Rolling Comedy, Stories & More Vol. IV Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 8:00pm Friday, February 21, 2020 • 8:00pm Stones Tribute Show – Paint It Black RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Saturday, November 23, 2019 • 8:00pm Saturday, January 4, 2020 • 8:00pm Jim Breuer continues his exclusive residency Yes, Bob Saget has starred in many successful at bergenPAC with another night of original Jim Breuer takes the stage for the last night of television shows, including two of the most Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones stories and jokes. Family life has never his 2019 bergenPAC residency. The comedian family-friendly shows network TV has ever Show is the touring tribute show to the sounded so funny. will close the series out with another set of produced ( and “World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band.” After Full House America’s Funniest new jokes and stories. ), but he’s also been an out-of- years on the road proving their talent and Home Videos his-mind stand-up comedian for over thirty authenticity, received an official Patton Oswalt Vic DiBitetto years. Bob can be seen in the hit series approval from . Audiences and his new hour stand-up of the rock legends will love this tribute. Friday, November 8, 2019 • 8:00pm Fuller House From his award-winning comedy specials to special, Zero To Sixty. Get ready for a hilarious his memorable film roles and guest night of comedy from the Master! appearances on TV shows, Patton Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him Jay Leno and entertains audiences. He won the Emmy for “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special” Saturday, April 4, 2020 • 8:00pm for his sixth comedy special, Talking for Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired Clapping, and a Grammy Award for his stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book comedy album of the same name. author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist... Jay Leno is widely touted as “the hardest working man in show business.”

A Bowie Celebration

Kreeps with Kids One Funny Mother Almost Queen

Did you know? THE BERGENPAC OUTREACH PROGRAM REACHES 142 SCHOOLS IN 96 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS 8 COUNTIES WITH MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE WORKSHOPS, RESIDENCIES, ASSEMBLIES AND MORE. CLASSICAL ARTS VOICES New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Emanuel Ax Classical Recital Kyung Wha Chung Classical Recital The New York Cantors Paul Anka – Anka Sings Sinatra Neil Berg’s 104 Years of Broadway presents Grieg’s Piano Concerto Tuesday, February 4, 2020 • 8:00pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 • 7:00pm Sunday, November 3, 2019 • 3:00pm Back by Popular Demand! Sunday, January 12, 2020 • 3:00pm Benzel-Busch Concert Series Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 7:30pm After studying at the , Kyung Wha Chung is recognized throughout the Three young cantors, all rising stars in the 104 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest Hear two debuting stars—Markus Stenz, Emanuel Ax captured public attention when he world as one of the finest violinists of her generation. American Jewish music scene, come together Tuesday, November 12, 2019 • 8:00pm moments from the finest shows of the century whose masterful interpretation of Brahms won the first International Her dazzling and probing artistry has made the for a concert of Jewish sacred and secular This show will honor a great artist who has featuring the actual stars of shows, such as is legendary, and Juho Pohjonen, whose Piano Competition in 1974. He plans to South Korea native a much-acclaimed performer music. The New York Cantors are: Yaakov influenced Paul Anka more than anyone else The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and recitals perform Beethoven’s Op. 2 Nos. 1, 2, 3 + 6 throughout her 40-year career. (Yanky) Lemmer, Head Cantor of the Lincoln throughout his career – . It will CATS and Jekyll & Hyde. Neil Berg presents drew raves from . Variations Op. 34, and will be joined by the Square Synagogue in ; Azi also feature the hits that have spanned his brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway renowned Elisabeth Morrow School Orchestra Schwartz, a native of and Cantor at New classics as well as thrilling numbers from New Jersey Symphony Orchestra career. Back by Popular Demand, Anka will for his opening. York’s Park Avenue Synagogue; and Netanel deliver “a night filled with his songs, my songs, Broadway’s newest hit shows. Itzhak Perlman with Rohan DeSilva presents Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony Hershtik, Cantor at The Hampton Synagogue. my way!” Benzel-Busch Concert Series Sir James Galway Thursday, April 2, 2020 • 7:30pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 • 8:00pm accompanied by Michael McHale After making a splash with his superb Metropolitan Opera debut last season, Hungarian conductor Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the , Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 8:00pm Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely Henrik Nánási makes his first NJSO appearance afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his Appearing regularly as the premiere flute duo, with a masterpiece from his homeland and a Paul Anka charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is husband and wife Sir James Galway and Lady favorite Romantic symphony. treasured by audiences throughout the world. Jeanne Galway delight audiences with rare The Elisabeth Morrow School Orchestra will be freshness. Known as the supreme interpreter performing a prelude concert opening. of the classical flute repertoire, Sir James New Jersey Ballet’s Don Quixote Galway transcends musical boundaries. Saturday, April 18, 2020 • 8:00pm New Jersey Symphony Orchestra This production is based on the 1900 version New Jersey Symphony Orchestra staged for the Bolshoi by Alexander Gorsky. presents Winter Festival: Mozart’s Don Quixote, accompanied by his loyal squire Don Giovanni presents Beethoven’s Birthday Bash: Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 1 & 5 Sancho Panza, hit the road in search of the Thursday, January 9, 2020 • 7:30pm beloved Dulcinea and encounter a variety of Thursday, March 19, 2020 • 7:30pm adventures along the way in this beautiful ballet. Don Giovanni is a one-of-a-kind mix of comedy, The New York Cantors tragedy and the supernatural, and it’s on the Celebrate the composer’s 250th birthday with shortlist of every opera fan’s favorites. Enjoy a Beethoven Bash! An audacious NJSO debut: New Jersey Ballet’s Cinderella one of the most acclaimed today, highlights from Mozart’s masterpiece, preceded Sunday, April 19, 2020 • 1pm & 4pm by music composed for the church and the artist-in-residence Louis Lortie, performs concert hall. Beethoven Piano Concertos 1 & 5. This popular children’s ballet includes all the characters you know and love. The classic fairy tale comes to life with lavish sets and costumes, performed with New Jersey Ballet’s original “storyteller” narration so little children can follow the story. Join Cinderella on her L ATIN journey to find her happily ever after. Explosion de la Salsa de Ayer Gilberto Santa Rosa Celia Cruz All Stars Friday, October 11, 2019 • 8:00pm with special guest DJ Ralph Mercado Saturday, January 18, 2020 • 8:00pm A salsa-filled evening featuring Pupy Cantor, Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 8:00pm The Celia Cruz All Stars celebrates the Kyung Wha Chung La Palabra, George Lamond, TKA, Anthony Gilberto Santa Rosa, known as “El Caballero de Queen of Salsa’s repertory, with classic Colon, Kevin Ceballo, Nino Segarra, Raulin la Salsa” (The Gentleman of Salsa), has been songs like “,” Rosendo, Frankie Vasquez, Jorge Luis and lighting up the stage since the ’80s after “Quimbara,” “Usted Abusó,” “La Vida Es Orlando Collado. launching his singing career in his native Puerto Un Carnaval” and “Bemba Colora.” Celia Sir James Galway Rico. His hits include “Conciencia,” “Que Cruz All Stars was created with a group of Alguien Me Diga,” “Conteo Regresivo” and young, talented musicians that gathered Sergio Mendes & Bebel Gilberto “Vívír Sin Ella.” together to pay a tribute to the hits that the The 60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova “Guarachera de Cuba” immortalized. Sunday, October 20, 2019 • 7:30pm

Emanuel Ax Brazilian pianist Sergio Mendes has made his mark in the music industry for over five decades with his bossa nova-tinged . World-renowned Gilberto and multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Santa Rosa Bebel Gilberto, daughter of João Gilberto, catapulted onto the global scene in 2000 with her hit breakout album .

Bebel Gilberto

Celia Cruz All Stars New Jersey Ballet’s Cinderella

Did you know? OUR ARTS ACCESS INITIATIVE GIVES AWAY 12,000 TICKETS EACH YEAR TO ORGANIZATIONS HELPING SENIORS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS FACING DIFFERENT CHALLENGES. HOLIDAY FA MILY Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour Wizards of Winter The Irish Tenors Holiday Tour Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza PJ Masks Live! Llama, Llama Live! presented by PSE&G Sunday, December 1, 2019 • 7:00pm with members of the NJSO Sunday, October 6 • 1:00pm Friday, November 29, 2019 • 1pm & 5pm Sunday, April 26, 2020 • 12pm & 3pm Saturday, November 2, 2019 • 2pm & 5pm The Wizards of Winter present a holiday rock Tuesday, December 10, 2019 • 8:00pm Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience PJ Masks Live! is back with an all-new Bedtime has never been so exciting! After a Disney Junior Holiday Party! is a dazzling event for the whole family featuring former Get in the spirit of the season when The Irish members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic super-heroic, live musical show PJ Masks Live! long day of adventures at the school and the musical wonderland where children and their members of classic rock bands like Trans- Tenors: Christmas/Holiday Tour 2019 – with bubbles that blow their own bubbles? See the Save The Day, features the heroic trio from store, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red families can sing and dance along to their Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, The Irish members of the New Jersey Symphony newest, funniest, zany spectacular from your favorite series: The PJ Masks! Watch pajamas. This hilarious new musical based on favorite Disney Junior songs and holiday Tenors, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Orchestra – come to bergenPAC for a festive world-famous, Guinness Book of World Catboy, Owlette and Gekko along with their the bestselling books by Anna Dewdney will classics with their favorite Disney friends, Cooper Band. This 12-member ensemble night of traditional and secular holiday songs. Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff new friend PJ Robot, as they try to save the warm every Llama and Llama Mama’s heart. including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy boasts soaring vocal harmonies, precision From “O! Holy Night” to “White Christmas” to Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big day from the sneaky villains - Romeo, Night Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a string instrumentation, powerful percussion “Jingle Bell Rock,” The Irish Tenors keep bubble flair. Ninja and Luna Girl! Fluttering Feathers! special visit from Santa Claus! and stunning keyboard work, layered around a audiences of all ages enchanted from the Leaping Lizards! What a CAT-tastrophe! rich storyboard that evokes December’s past! first note to the final ovation. Mutts Gone Nuts Postmodern Jukebox presented by PSE&G Dinosaur World Live A Very Postmodern Christmas New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker The Very Hungry Caterpillar featuring Sunday, November 10, 2019 • 1:00pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 • 1pm & 4pm Thursday, November 7, 2019 • 8:00pm Dream Snow & Other Eric Carle Favorites Saturday, December 7, 2019 & presented by PSE&G Canines and comedy collide in a smash hit Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Postmodern Jukebox is a rotating musical Sunday, December 8, 2019 • 1pm & 4:30pm performance that’s leaving audiences Dinosaur World Live in this “roarsome” interactive Sunday, December 15, 2019 • 1pm & 4pm collective founded by arranger and pianist Nothing says “holiday magic” better than the everywhere howling for more. From shelters show for all the family. Grab your compass and to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash join our intrepid explorers across uncharted Dinosaur World Live Scott Bradlee. The group excites music lovers classic Nutcracker. New Jersey Ballet has been The makers of the critically acclaimed The with unique interpretations of popular hits. bringing this production to families for decades. Very Hungry Caterpillar Show added a special havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, territories to discover a prehistoric world of This energetic show will feature hits from their The troupe of professional dancers have all Christmas-themed piece to the production, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. holiday-themed album, A Very Postmodern studied in the world’s finest academies and which features four popular Eric Carle stories, featuring some of the world’s most talented Christmas, like “O Holy Night,” “Joy to the toured on every continent. Audiences will be including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear 4-legged performers. World” and “My Favorite Things.” delighted when the theater lights go down and and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Eric Carle’s the magical toys come alive on stage. Dream Snow is a magical Christmas story told in the author/illustrator’s unique and beautiful style. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer The Musical Mutts Gone Nuts PJ Masks Live! Sunday, November 24, 2019 • 1pm & 4pm A Christmas Carol The Musical presented by bergenPAC The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto Friday, December 20, 2019 • 8:00pm the stage this holiday season. Come see all Saturday, December 21, 2019 • 1pm & 4:30pm your favorite characters as they come to life Sunday, December 22, 2019 • 1:00pm in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The Musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that Get in the spirit of the season and follow Ebenezer what makes you different can be what makes Scrooge on a magical journey through Christmas you special. past, present and future in this classic Dickens R&B • SOUL favorite. bergenPAC presents this special production. Once again, local talent will shine Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross Soul of America in all the roles. Wednesday, November 6, 2019 • 8:00pm A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Imagine having a second chance to see a Friday, January 24, 2020 • 8:00pm Luther Vandross concert. Imagine the vocals Featuring a world-class rhythm section along and music played and staged the same way with The Uptown Horns – famed horn section he performed them. There will never be for Aretha Franklin herself, as well as James another singer like Luther Vandross, and no Brown and more – Soul Of America delivers a voice comes closer to him than Ruben power punch-packed performance of Aretha Soul of America Studdard – the remarkable singer who was Franklin’s greatest hits. hailed as the “next Luther” during his American Idol run.

The Irish Tenors

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Postmodern Jukebox Ruben Studdard

Did you know? VOICES IN HARMONY IS A MUSICAL CELEBRATION ON THE TAUB STAGE AT BERGENPAC FEATURING STUDENTS FROM 18 SCHOOLS THAT SERVE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS. VARIETY So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019 A Screening of Hocus Pocus Deepak Chopra Tuesday, October 15, 2019 • 7:30pm with Kathy Najimy Live Monday, February 24, 2020 • 7:30pm So You Think You Can Dance Live is set to Friday, October 25, 2019 • 7:30pm What happens when modern science captivate audiences again this fall! After Get into the Halloween spirit by bringing the reaches a crucial turning point that celebrating its momentous 16th season, Sanderson sisters back to life one more time! challenges everything we know about members of So You Think You Can Dance’s Join actress Kathy Najimy for a live discussion reality? Join New York Times best-selling Top 10 finalists will hit the road with two of and Q&A before a screening of the classic author Deepak Chopra as he shares the show’s All-Stars. The tour will feature Halloween movie Hocus Pocus. So grab your insights from the new book, Metahuman, this season’s most popular routines, as well broom... or vacuum... and fly on over in your and explores some of the most important as original pieces created specifically for best witchy wear to take part in our costume and baffling questions about our place in the nationwide tour. contest, judged by Mary Sanderson herself! the world.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition New Shanghai Circus The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour LEAD Sunday, October 27, 2019 • 7:30pm Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 8:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 8:00pm Taking the excitement of TV’s “Family Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Live features Feud” on the road, fans can now join in the breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits Joel Hodgson, original host and the creative fun with a chance to win cash and prizes at of human ability in this spellbinding show that vision behind the beloved TV show and Netflix Family Feud Live: Celebrity Edition. This draws upon 2,000 years of Chinese circus comedy series for more than three decades, in production brings the wildly popular game traditions. These acrobats, jugglers and his final live tour. The show gives fans the show to local audiences in this live contortionists do it with spectacular flair! The chance to sit in the same theater with their nontelevised version, featuring celebrity New Shanghai Circus puts on a show people favorite characters and promises all of the team captains. No purchase necessary to of all ages will enjoy. THE Mystery Science Theatre 3000’s signatures register for a chance to be a contestant. and rapid-fire hilarity that have built its loyal For full official rules, call or visit the Box following over more than 30 years. Office. Void where prohibited. So You Think You Can Dance Live! WAY

FOR DREAMERS Our Performing Arts School provides students with hands-on arts training by industry professionals for real- world experience and enhanced academic achievement. Kids who are exposed to the arts gain the confidence to face life as an adult – in whatever they aspire to become. We need you to play a supporting role. Visit bergenpac.org/donate today. #LEADTHEWAY

Deepak Chopra

New Shanghai Circus

Family Feud Live

Did you know? THE SANDY BENNETT ART GALLERY ON THE THEATER’S MEZZANINE LEVEL FEATURES THE WORK OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS. ARTS EDUCATION BEYOND BERGENPAC Fall registration is open for The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC. Students ages 3 months to adult can enjoy music, dance and School Time Series theatre classes, workshops and ensemble groups with performances. Programs are offered at different experience levels, with need-based Our School Time Series brings students to bergenPAC during the day for entertaining and interactive performances on the Taub Stage. Thanks scholarships available. to our sponsors, tickets are just $8 or $10 for students and teaching faculty are FREE.

Beyond bergenPAC, our outreach program, brings residencies, assemblies and student theater productions to schools across the region. Assemblies Professional teaching artists deliver an enhanced educational experience, with opportunities to perform on the Taub stage at bergenPAC. We bring fun and educational assemblies to schools, catered to their desired curriculum, including anti-bullying, cultural awareness, history, science and dance. For more information, call 201.482.8194 or visit bergenpac.org/education Co-Productions bergenPAC’s professional directors, designers, stage managers and choreographers are available to assist schools with their theater productions. Lower grades perform at their own schools, while high school students take the Taub Stage at bergenPAC.

In-School Residencies Budget cuts make it hard for some schools to offer performing arts classes, so bergenPAC provides affordable in-school residencies in music, dance, theatre and hip-hop to fill in the gaps.

Sensory-Friendly Programs bergenPAC believes everyone should be able to explore their love for the arts, while building self-confidence and having fun. This program offers workshops for students with special needs, while our sensory-friendly assemblies are designed to create supportive and welcoming experiences for all students.

For more information about bringing bergenPAC to your school, please contact our Beyond bergenPAC team at 201.482.8194 x71 or [email protected].

Photos by Jeremy Lebled 2019-20 SCHOOL TIME SERIES SCHEDULE For more information about School Time Series or to reserve your tickets, visit bergenpac.org/schooltime or contact our Beyond bergenPAC team at [email protected] or call 201.482.8194 x71. This program is made possible in part by the generous support of The Ralph M. Cestone Foundation, Suez, Land Rover Jaguar Paramus, BMW of Tenafly and Land Rover Jaguar Englewood. The True Story of Pocahontas I Have a Dream Friday, November 15, 2019 • 10:00am Tuesday, February 11, 2020 • 10:00am Tickets $8 | Grades K-5 Tickets $8 | Grades 3-12 Little Engine That Could Shanghai Circus Monday, December 2, 2019 • 10:00am Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 10:00am Tickets $8 | Grades PreK-5 Tickets $8 | All Ages The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show Dog Loves Books Monday, December 16, 2019 • 10:00am Monday, March 9, 2020 • 10:00am Tickets $8 | Grades PreK-1 Tickets $8 | Grades K-2 The Diary of Anne Frank The Little Red Hen Tuesday, January 14, 2020 • 10:00am Monday, April 20, 2020 • 10:00am Tickets $10 | Grades 7-12 Tickets $10 | Grades K-5 Dinosaur World Live Newton’s Apple Monday, February 10, 2020 • 10:00am Tuesday, April 28, 2020 • 10:00am Tickets $8 | Grades PreK-5 Tickets $8 | Grades 2-5

Photos by Jeremy Lebled

Did you know? THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GUARANTEES THAT NO CHILD WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE IS TURNED AWAY. BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE PLAN YOUR VISIT BECOME A MEMBER THE BEST SEAT IN TOWN

You’ll never have to worry about missing out on your favorite artists when you join our Membership program. Pick out your seats before tickets go bergenPAC has 1,367 seats and each one offers a great view of the stage. on sale to the public. There are six levels of Membership, each with additional perks and earlier ticket access. Check out the different levels in the The choice is up to you – Orchestra level, Mezzanine or Balcony. Our staff chart below. is prepared to ensure you enjoy your theater experience. Hearing-assist Becoming a Member is also a great way to support The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC and our Beyond bergenPAC Outreach Programs, systems are available upon request, as well as easy mobility access for which train the stars of tomorrow and provide need-based scholarships so no one is turned away. patrons using wheelchairs or walkers or having other mobility issues. We also have booster seats to make sure children can keep their eyes on all Visit bergenpac.org/membership or contact our Membership Manager at 201.816.8160 x30 or email [email protected] for more information. the action.

The theater is in downtown Englewood, providing plenty of dining options 15% DISCOUNT THROUGH 10/15/19 FOR NEW MEMBERS! to enjoy before or after the show. Name a cuisine and you’ll find it within walking distance. There are also plenty of places to grab coffee, ice cream and other treats if you want a quick bite.

The doors typically open an hour before , so feel free to grab a drink or snack from our lobby bar as you get ready to enjoy the show.

Photo by Jeremy Lebled

PARKING FOR THE THEATER

You don’t need to worry about finding a safe, convenient place to park when you come to the theater. In addition to metered street parking on or around the block, the map to the right shows municipal parking lots and a garage. All of it is free after 6pm and all-day Sundays.

1. City Municipal Garage • Entrance to Parking Garage Mon-Sun 7am-11pm Photo by Jeremy Lebled • You can exit at any time Beige Red Navy Silver Platinum Titanium • Parking Mon-Sat 7am-6pm Your Membership Benefits $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $.50 first hour $1.00 each additional hour till 6pm Listing in Spotlight, our Program Guide • • • • • • • Parking is free after 6pm weekdays Sneak Preview Emails • • • • • • & all day Sunday Access to Ticket Sales Before Public Thursday Thursday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday 2. Parking Lot 2 Discount on Group Class at The Performing Arts School 10% 10% 10% 25% 25% • Park in metered spaces only Invitations to Special Events • • • • • Street & lot meters inactive after 6pm Access to the Member Lounge • • • • • Concierge Ticketing Service • • • 3. Palisade Court Shopping Center DO NOT PARK – YOU WILL BE TOWED! Complimentary Drinks in the Member Lounge 2 4 4 Backstage Tours • • Artist Meet & Greets (per artist approval) • • Discount on a Program Guide Ad for Your Business 20% 20%

JOIN, RENEW OR UPGRADE AT BERGENPAC.ORG/MEMBERSHIP Did you know? BERGENPAC BEGAN AS A VAUDEVILLE AND FILM THEATER IN 1926. ARTS ACCESS CURRENT SUPPORTERS Kurt Ritta – THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION AND PSE&G ARE PROUD TO The Kaplen in loving memory Foundation SUPPORT THE ARTS ACCESS INITIATIVE AT BERGENPAC! of Kay Ritta Our nonprofit mission is to make our theater available to everyone in our diverse community. Arts Access provides free tickets to organizations serving local seniors and other individuals who would otherwise be unable to experience the live performing arts. Last year, we distributed 12,000 tickets to more than 80 organizations! Henry and Elaine and With your support we could expand this program to improve the quality of life for even more residents. For more information Marilyn Taub Myron Adler about supporting our Arts Access Initiative, contact 201.816.8160 x18 or [email protected]. Founation Private Foundation

“This program is just amazing. This generation of seniors is use to giving to others. But this program allows them to enjoy things that are given to them. They get out to socialize with friends and, in some cases, go out to dinner. If I have been told once, I have been told 50 times, this program has made me less lonely. Even if they only get one ticket, they meet others at the events, and it’s a NIGHT OUT.” Robert and - Cresskill Senior Center Catherine Murray Chartiable Trust

“This program is phenomenal! Our clients are sharing with their peers the experiences they are having going to the different shows. Attending the shows is something that they would not be able to afford without the generosity of this program.” - Vantage Health System, Dumont Ralph M. Cestone Foundation

“I’d like to share that one of the clients became very emotional about the opportunity you have given him. When I announced that he had been one of the clients chosen, he teared up and began to cry. He disclosed that he comes from a severely impoverished home in Central Sheila Rizzo America, had always dreamt of attending a show, but never thought he’d see his dream “Your program opens up come to fruition. His pure sense of gratitude the door to our people to was truly humbling. Once again, thank you experience the arts and for continuing to provide these amazing enjoy truly great THANK YOU TO OUR 2019-2020 SEASON SPONSORS! opportunities to our clients.” As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the Bergen Performing Arts Center relies on your generosity to help bridge the gap between ticket community events.” sales and operating costs. Annual memberships and donations allow bergenPAC to keep the arts alive in our community through a wide - CURA - Bergen Family Center, range of performances and programs that enhance the quality of life, promote arts education and support the local economy. Englewood For more information about becoming a supporter of bergenPAC, contact our Development Team at 201.816.8160 x48.

Did you know? THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL AT BERGENPAC IS IN THE FORMER BENNETT STUDIOS, WHICH RECORDED GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ALBUMS. NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #369 NEWARK, NJ

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