(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) presents its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown. This event brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent. The 17th annual event will showcase 15 inspiring acts with diverse performances spanning rock, R&B, theater, and-up comedy, pop, jazz and more, all to benefit the Morris School District. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

“We are thrilled to announce Morristown ONSTAGE is returning to the MPAC stage on February 29”, said Katherine Vizzini, the Morris Educational Foundation’s Board Chair. “This special event is a Morristown tradition and a very fun night out, as we come together to cheer on our community’s great talent. Morristown ONSTAGE is the MEF’s largest fundraiser with proceeds benefitting our mission and the Morris School District. We encourage attendees to buy a ticket to the show to support these finalists and to help us Imagine the Possibilities.”

As in years past, the finalists will compete for one of two 1st place $1,000 cash prizes – one for contestants ages 19 and over and one for contestants ages 18 and under. Additionally, $500 will be awarded to the “Audience Choice” Winner, which is a “text-to-vote” at the end of the show, and a $250 Rossoff Rising Star Award for talent training chosen by the Morristown ONSTAGE Steering Committee.

Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has once again signed on to be the event’s Headline Sponsor and a panel of distinguished arts and entertainment professionals will judge the competition. Emmy Award winner, Tara Bernie, a Morristown resident and owner/founder of TB Yoga House will return for her 10th year as host. Joining her as co-hosts this year will be students from Morristown High School’s Broadcasting Department.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 24 at noon.

Special Launch Offer for MSD Family & Friends - Buy 4+ tickets by January 31st and receive 15 percent off with code MOS24. (Code must be entered before seats are selected. Valid on Premium, Section A & Section B seats)

Tickets for Morristown ONSTAGE range from $35 - $85 and will be available for purchase at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ; by calling (973) 539-8008 or online at www.mayoarts.org. To become a sponsor or purchase an advertisement in the Morristown ONSTAGE playbill to support the finalists and benefit the Morris Educational Foundation, visit www.morristownonstage.com by February 2nd.

Morristown ONSTAGE was created to further the Morris Educational Foundation’s ability to distribute financial and other resources to and for the Morris School District for enrichment programs and other projects. Since the show’s inception, the event has raised over $1.5 million to benefit the Morris School District.

The Morris Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, enhances educational opportunities for more than 5,700 students in all 10 schools of the Morris School District. Established to raise private funds for public education, the Foundation works to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits of all our students, from preschool through high school.