Photo by Joey Schrader

(VOORHEES, NJ) -- 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 Republic Bank Performing Arts Center in Sewell, NJ, and Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ. The orchestra will play under the baton of PSNJ Conductor Laureate Matthew Oberstein. Showtime for both concerts is 3:00pm.

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.

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."

Tickets are available at www.psnj.org/concerts for each concert or as a discounted subscription package for a 3-concert series. Eastern Camden County Regional High School Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1401 Laurel Oak Road in Voorhees, New Jersey. The Republic Bank Performing Arts Center is located at Washington Township High School (519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road) in Sewell, New Jersey. 

"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!"

In addition to its popular Holiday Pops concert in December, PSNJ takes the stage in two more concerts this season: SHOSTAKOVICH 5 and other thrilling works born of courage, resilience and the human spirit on February 22, 2026; and MUSICAL LANDCAPES OF ITALY on May 3, 2026.

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.