(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- For the third consecutive year, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School proudly presents the High School Musical Awards Ceremony. This distinguished event celebrates and showcases the exceptional talents of students and staff involved in musical theater from high schools across New Jersey.
This year, 51 high schools submitted their musicals to be recognized and celebrated alongside their peers! The ceremony was created to honor the dedication and exceptional talents of high school theater performers and crew members within the community. Attendees can also look forward to live performances from select nominees.
Students from throughout New Jersey will gather at bergenPAC, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the winners. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at bergenPAC on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm. Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
“bergenPAC’s Executive Director, Alexander Diaz, stated, “We are committed to recognizing the achievements of all students in the northern New Jersey region. It is our privilege to showcase the stars of tomorrow on our stage. We are especially thrilled to celebrate this year, as the number of school submissions has nearly tripled compared to last year! There is an abundance of talent in New Jersey high schools, and we can’t wait to welcome these students to our stage.”
Award categories include: - Lobby Display - Production Set Design - Lighting Design - Sound Design - Costumes, Hair, and Makeup - Orchestra - Outstanding Ensemble - Outstanding Ensemble Member - Outstanding Featured Performer - Choreography - Music Direction - Creative Direction - Best Female-Identified Supporting Role - Best Male-Identified Supporting Role - Best Female-Identified Lead - Best Male-Identified Lead - Outstanding Overall Musical - Executive Director's Award.
Nominations will be announced in May 2025 with the actual award ceremony to take place on Monday, June 2nd at 7:00pm. Tickets for the awards night are available for purchase online.
The bergenPAC Performing Arts School offers classes in music, dance, theater and the visual arts, ensemble groups for vocalists, dancers, and jazz and rock musicians, in-school residencies and assemblies, live performances, and musical theater productions for students ages 3 months to 21 years old. The school serves 1,000 students onsite annually while reaching another 16,000 residents of all ages with programs in schools, assisted living facilities, social service agencies, and other community sites across New Jersey. The bergenPAC Performing Arts School Scholarship Fund ensures that no student is ever turned away because they cannot afford the full tuition. Current students and alumni have attended top arts college programs and acted in movies, TV shows, Broadway and touring productions.
Founded in 2003, bergenPAC is a cultural hub in Englewood, New Jersey, offering a variety of world-class entertainment. Home to the renowned Performing Arts School, bergenPAC provides innovative arts education to thousands of students annually. With a rich history and commitment to community enrichment, bergenPAC continues to inspire and engage audiences of all ages.
