(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey hosts the finals of Stars of Tomorrow, a vocal competition for New Jersey High School students, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge. Showtime is 2:00pm.

The grand prize is $1000 and an appearance in an upcoming LONJ Main Stage production, $500 for second place and $250 for third place as determined by the judges; plus $100 for the winner of the audience favorite award.

The finalists include Isaac Ahn (Fort Lee); Becca Axler (Madison); Jake Cerny (Secaucus); Grace Chung (Garfield); Ronan Flanagan (New Providence); Katie Holzer (Florham Park); Gabrielle Liberman (Summit); Bridget Lomax (Short Hills); Echo Picone (Washington); Susan Polito (Basking Ridge); Geisa Quintana (North Bergen); and Maya Wishnia (Warren). These young performers have showcased exception vocal skills and artistry, captivating the judges.

Tickets are $35 for the competition only ($20 students with ID) and $45 for both the competition and reception with refreshments immediately after or $15 for the live stream. Tickets are available for purchase online. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is located at 140 S. Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) is a premier regional musical theater company bringing numerous genres to life including musical theater, opera and operetta. They offer innovative and reimagined productions led by exceptional singer actors and orchestral musicians. They aim to inspire audiences with accessible and entertaining productions that enrich the cultural life of our region.