NJSO Presents STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI and THE FORCE AWAKENS In Concert

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens in concert February 7-9 and April 17-19, respectively.

Since the release of the first Star Wars movie more than 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.

The NJSO performs Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert on February 7 at 8 pm at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, February 8 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark and February 9 at 3 pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet.

The Orchestra performs Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert on April 17 at 8 pm at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, April 18 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at NJPAC and April 19 at 3 pm at State Theatre New Jersey.

Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa's military force, the Resistance-and unlikely heroes brought together by fate-are the galaxy's only hope.

Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts.

Tickets start at $35; through a special double-feature deal, patrons can save 25% by purchasing tickets to both films. Tickets for all dates and locations are available from the NJSO online at njsymphony.org, by phone at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or in person at 60 Park Place, Suite 900, in Newark. NJSO Patron Services hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm, and concert Saturdays, 11 am-5 pm.

Tickets for the February 9 and April 19 performances are available from State Theatre New Jersey online at STNJ.org, by phone at 732.246.SHOW (7469) or in person at 15 Livingston Ave in New Brunswick. State Theatre New Jersey Guest Services hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm; Saturday, 1-5 pm, and at least three hours prior to curtain on performance dates unless otherwise specified.

For more information, visit njsymphony.org/starwars.