(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has announced the 14 acts that will perform in the 19th annual Morristown ONSTAGE fundraising event. Featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township, the show will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
Morristown ONSTAGE brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent, all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education. Since the show’s inception, the event has raised nearly two million to benefit the Morris School District.
This year’s event will feature 14 amazing acts performed by District students, teachers, and alumni along with residents, employees and performers throughout the greater Morristown area.
“We are thrilled to announce the 14 finalists selected for Morristown ONSTAGE 2026,” said Hallie Beyer, talent coordinator of the Morristown ONSTAGE committee and current Morris Educational Foundation Board of Trustee. “The talent from our community this year was truly incredible, and it was inspiring to see so many performers step up and share their creativity. Each act brings something unique to the stage, and we can’t wait to see them light up the Mayo Performing Arts Center on February 24. This show is a celebration of local talent, community spirit, and the incredible impact we can make together for the Morris School District.”
As in years past, the finalists will compete for one of two first-place $1,000 cash prizes – one for contestants aged 18 and under and one for contestants aged 19 and over. 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.
NAME OF PERFORMER (TYPE OF ACT)
18 & Under
Ollie Eaton (Vocalist/Pianist)
Juniper McDevitt (Vocalist)
Selah Raphael (Vocalist)
Jackson Miller (Vocalist)
Three Cheers Sextet (Vocalist/Instrumental)
Unity Step (Dancers)
19 & Over
Emilia & Adam (Vocalist/Guitarist)
McKenzie Hegarty (Vocalist)
Ashley Koning (Vocalist)
Garrett Lash (Vocalist/Pianist)
Mara Miner (Dancer)
Fiona Quirk (Dancer)
Suburban Stereo Band (Musical Band)
Tay (Vocalist)
Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has signed on to be the event’s Headline Sponsor for the 19th consecutive year. A panel of distinguished arts and entertainment professionals will judge the competition, which will feature co-hosts who bring fresh energy and a local connection to this beloved community event.
Tickets to attend Morristown ONSTAGE will go on sale in early 2026. 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.
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.
Visit the Morris Educational Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news, events and programs, and the alumni and community network, Morristown Colonial Nation on Facebook and Instagram.com.
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.
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