Philly Pops

  • A collage of headshots, featuring most prominently Chris Dragon in a red tuxedo, arms crossed, baton in hand, as well as six other musicians, three strings players, one flutist, and one holding percussion mallets, in front of a black background.

Philly Pops

Marie Rader Presenting Series

The Philly Pops

Blockbusters in the 'Burbs

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3:00 PM | Pfleeger Concert Hall

For an encore performance, the Philly Pops are bringing back Blockbusters in the ‘Burbs, and THIS TIME they’re headed to Rowan University. Conducted by newly appointed Music Director, Chris Dragon, YOUR Philly Pops will take the stage to perform some of cinema’s most cherished scores. Gather your friends and family and join us on March 14th at 3pm for a performance that’ll have you feeling like you’ve been transported to Times Square.

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Tickets

  • $35 General Admission
  • $25 Rowan Alumn, Rowan Employees, Seniors (55+), Glassboro residents, Accessible Seating, Military (active and retired)
  • $10 Youth (18 and under)
  • FREE for Rowan Students

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Artist Bio

Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is the Music Director of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, newly appointed Music Director of the Philly Pops and is the Resident Conductor of the Colorado Symphony which he joined in the 2015/16 Season as Associate Conductor. Before moving to the United States, Dragon held the inaugural position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra where he was mentored by Asher Fisch.

Dragon has a versatile portfolio ranging from live-to-picture performances including Nightmare Before Christmas, Toy Story and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a wide variety of collaborations with artists such as The Wu-Tang Clan, Cynthia Erivo, and Joshua Bell, to standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire such as Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto; all areas of which he has become highly sought after.

Christopher has become known for his charisma, high energy and affinity for a good costume,
consistently delivering unforgettable performances that has made him an audience favourite. Recent highlights include his sold-out symphony tour with Gregory Alan Isakov, which included debuts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Nashville Symphony, a new orchestral collaboration with Nathaniel Rateliff and his successful German debut with the WDR Funkhausorchester.

About the Marie Rader Presenting Series

The Marie Rader Presenting Series (MRPS) at Rowan University is a curated performing arts series that uplifts the region’s cultural landscape. Focused on artistic integrity and inclusion, MRPS 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 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.

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