Marie Radar Series

World-renowned pianist Mikhail Voskresensky kicks off the Marie Radar Series Season Opening Gala on Saturday, September 28. Join College of Performing Arts Dean Rick Dammers and Marie Rader Series Artistic Director Debbie Shapiro to peek behind the curtain for a backstage tour, toast, reception, and luminous piano recital. The pre-show tour and reception start at 6:15 pm on the Pfleeger Concert Hall Stage, followed by the 7:30 pm concert in Boyd Recital Hall.

The 2024-2025 Marie Rader Series also includes:

October 19
PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company
Celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance, PHILADANCO! will present How We Sustain as part of the Marie Rader Series. The program tells a story of natural cycles, continuity, shared purpose, and spiritual power, featuring works by renowned guest choreographers. In its 55th year, the company remains women-led and continues a long-standing legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides while providing performance opportunities for Black dancers.

December 15
An Afternoon with Ali Stroker
New Jersey’s own Tony award-winner Ali Stroker will perform an afternoon concert of Broadway favorites. Known for her work as a singer, author, and actress on shows like Only Murders in the Building and Ozark, Stroker is the first wheelchair user to be nominated for and win a Tony Award in 2019. While at Rowan, Stroker will host a musical theatre masterclass for students, some of whom will be invited to join her on stage to sing a few songs during her December 15 performance.

March 16
Timbalooloo: Jazz for Kids
This interactive, dancing-in-the-aisles performance follows the story of Clara Net, who falls asleep and goes to a concert in her bed as instruments come to life. Together with a full band, GRAMMY award-winning musician and Timbalooloo founder Oran Etkin takes children and guests on a journey around the world, exploring different instruments to discover how vibrant, global cultures form the backbone of American music. Designed to engage audiences and teach music and language in a natural way, Timbalooloo seeks to empower a new generation to become fluent in the universal language of music.

April 26
Chanticleer: Music of a Silent World
GRAMMY award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will give nature a voice through their Music of a Silent World program, which centers around contemporary composer Majel Connery’s The Rivers are our Brothers. Each movement of the work represents a part of the natural beauty of our world, from mountains and forests to rocks and rivers, in a piece that encourages as many people as possible to appreciate, value, and protect natural landscapes.

Connery’s program will also connect to Rowan’s Sound Planet Music Festival, which is aimed at presenting impactful performances and learning opportunities focused on the climate crisis. She will join a panel of invited guests for a composer’s talk during this year’s festival on Friday, April 25.

The San Francisco-based ensemble will further its mission to encourage worldwide appreciation for art when it spends the day with members of the Rowan University Concert Choir. Members of the choir will join Chanticleer on stage for a few movements during their April 26 performance.

Subscription packages and single tickets for the 24|25 Marie Rader Series are on sale now. For tickets and more information on the Marie Rader Series, visit go.rowan.edu/marieraderseries.

Location

Name: Rowan University
City: Glassboro