Marie Rader Presenting Series
Marie Rader Presenting Series
The Life & Liberty Season
The 26|27 Marie Rader Series season complements the nation-wide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary through a range of programs for multi-generational audiences. With an emphasis on singular African American artists, this season weaves together a year-long arts experience like no other, and invites us to reflect on how our shared histories can help to envision a shared future.
American Street Dancer
Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater
Saturday, February 20, 2027 & Sunday, February 21, 2027
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The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats
a Childsplay Production
Sunday, March 14, 2027
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About the Marie Rader Series
The Marie Rader Series (MRS) at Rowan University is a curated performing arts series that uplifts the region’s cultural landscape. Focused on artistic integrity and inclusion, MRS provides public offerings that reflect the innovation and quality consistent with Rowan University’s overall standards of high achievement and transformation, while providing unprecedented access for the community.
Because of the Marie Rader Series, you don't have to travel to New York or Philadelphia to see some of the most influential leaders in dance, music, theatre and beyond. This series is also designed to introduce you to artists you wouldn't otherwise encounter-- artists who reflect not only the future of performing arts, but who help us envision a better world, right now, right here in South Jersey.
The Marie Rader is made possible in part through generous support from the Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation via the Marie F. Rader Memorial Fund and through funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
If you enjoy a Marie Rader experience, please support the series by spreading the word, and if you have the means, we welcome your financial support as well.
THANK YOU.
PARTNERS
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New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players featuring Rowan Strings Faculty & Alumni
July 22, 2026
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Philly Pops
March 14, 2026
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Mnozil Brass
February 28, 2026
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Ragamala Dance Company
January 31, 2026
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Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
November 2, 2025
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Rennie Harris RHAW
October 4, 2025
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Chanticleer
April 26, 2025
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Timbalooloo: Jazz for Kids
March 16, 2025
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Ali Stroker
December 15, 2024
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PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company
October 19, 2024
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Dynamic Trio
March 24, 2024
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Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Claudia Acuña
January 26, 2024
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John Pizzarelli
February 3, 2023
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Urban Bush Women
September 24, 2022
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 16, 2022
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AXIS Dance Company
February 19, 2022
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Phillipa Soo
April 16, 2021
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The Wynton Marsalis Quintet
November 8, 2019
The Marie Rader Series Community Advisory Board
Pamela Brant
David S. Burgin
Ginnie Calabrese
Eunice Fay Crooks
John Keith Davis
Christy Faison
Steven Krieger
Marianne Schottenfeld
Press
WHYY's You Oughta Know
Debbie Shapiro, Mary Salvante, and Rick Dammers discuss the professional Arts at Rowan programming on campus. Aired October 24, 2025
ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato
Debbie Shapiro chats with Ken Rosato about the Family-Friendly Fall 2025 season. Published August 14, 2025
Fox29 Philadelphia Good Day Uncut
Reporter Hank Flynn joins Debbie Shapiro for a rehearsal and behind-the-scenes chat with PHILADANCO! at their home studio. Published October 18, 2024
6abc
Russian pianist Mikhail Voskresensky is featured, alongside Rowan piano students, in this human interest story. Published September 27, 2024
ON New Jersey's Morning Show
Debbie Shapiro talks about the 24|25 season Opening Celebration and what to expect from the series this fall. Published September 20, 2024
NEA Art Works Podcast
Debbie Shapiro talks about the 23|24 season and what to expect in the future. Published September 12, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer
AXIS Dance Company members spoke about their mission and the Marie Rader Series engagement in February 2022.
