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Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Holiday Pops Features Broadway Star Rachel Potter

Kick off the holiday season with dramatic vocals and sublime symphonic strains -- and a visit from a jolly old elf!

Broadway star Rachel Potter joins The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey in a holiday concert for all ages in Sewell.
Broadway star Rachel Potter joins The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey in a holiday concert for all ages in Sewell. (Rachel Potter)

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey will be joined in its annual Holiday Pops concerts by celebrated Broadway star Rachel Potter on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Republic Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell, NJ. The orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein.

Concertgoers can ring in the season with symphonic renditions of beloved holiday tunes, fresh takes on seasonal classics by PSNJ’s charismatic guest star, and a festive singalong in this joyful South Jersey tradition.

Rachel Potter earned rave reviews as Wednesday in “The Addams Family Musical,” the Mistress in the Tony-nominated revival of “Evita” and as Glinda from the U.S. National Tour of “Wicked.” She’s been recognized by US Weekly as "One to Watch" and praised by the Hollywood Reporter for her "crystalline vocals." Rachel's newest work "Stages," a full symphonic album of reimagined Broadway classics, was released earlier this year.

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PSNJ’s Holiday Pops shows also mark the annual return of Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. “Coming back to the PSNJ feels like coming home,” he said. “The Holiday Pops concert is one of my favorite events of the year — it’s festive, full of heart, and reminds us how music brings people together. I can’t wait to share the joy and holiday spirit with our audience.”

“There’s nothing quite like the energy of our Holiday Pops concert,” said Elura Nanos, President of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey. “It’s become a favorite tradition for families across South Jersey where families, friends, and neighbors come together to enjoy an afternoon of inspiring holiday music. With Rachel Potter’s Broadway sparkle and Matthew Oberstein’s familiar magic on the podium, this concert is the perfect way to jump-start your holiday spirit!”

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Tickets are available at www.psnj.org/concerts.

ABOUT PSNJ:

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey is an 85+ piece symphony orchestra formed in 1991 to provide quality classical music to people throughout southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley, in affordable and accessible sold-out performances each year to audiences of over 1300 patrons. As the largest all-volunteer ensemble in the region, its diverse group of dedicated members hail from myriad professional and personal backgrounds. Each week, they take the stage for the simple love of music and community.

The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey is the recipient of The Presser Foundation 2025 Advancement of Music Grant.

PSNJ is a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation 501 (c) (3) private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and a member of the League of American Orchestras and the South Jersey Cultural Alliance.


The Republic Bank Performing Arts Center

Washington Township High School

519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080

Free parking, bathrooms, and refreshments are available on site.

More information and tickets available at: www.psnj.org

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