- By Mabel Pais
The newest fusion production by Steve Hackman combines pop’s Queen with classical music’s King!
Experience the thrill of Steve Hackman’s fusion of Beethoven X Beyoncé at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, its northeast premiere on October 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The newest fusion production by Steve Hackman celebrates and elevates all things woman by combining pop’s Queen with classical music’s King: Beethoven and Beyoncé.
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, the symphonic repertoire’s most joyful and exuberant celebration of dance, is the canvas onto which fifteen of Beyoncé’s most popular songs across her entire catalog are interwoven, including “Girls,” ‘Crazy in Love,’ ‘Sorry,’ ‘Cuff It,’ ‘Single Ladies,’ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em.’ The production’s emotional peak is when two of the most recognizable melodies from each composer are intertwined: ‘Halo’ and the hauntingly beautiful second movement of Beethoven.
Three powerhouse female soloists, as well as a guest drummer, guitarist/keyboardist, and bassist, join the orchestra for a night of musical magic.
Watch/listen to the music – youtu.be/h0r0KvdhKDg
PROGRAM
Northeast Premiere of Steve Hackman’s
Beethoven X Beyoncé
Newark – Friday, October 24, 7:30 pm, NJPAC
Steve Hackman conductor & creator
Malia Civetz vocalist
Brayla Cook vocalist
Brooke Simpson vocalist
TaRon Lockett drums
Justin Goldner guitar & keyboard
Dmitry Gorodetsky bass
New Jersey Symphony
TICKETS
Tickets are available at njsymphony.org.
Please note: This performance contains adult language and themes. Discretion is advised. Beyoncé does not appear.
New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 mainstage concerts across the state at venues in Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Morristown, as well as at schools and public spaces statewide.
Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diverse communities throughout the state, while providing students unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other education programs.
In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal, and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026. For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit njsymphony.org.
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