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Tickets to go on sale for Morristown ONSTAGE

19th Annual Talent Show Returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center Tuesday, February 24

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 01/21/2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable experience! The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) announced that tickets for its premier fundraiser, Morristown ONSTAGE, will go on sale on Wednesday, January 28th at noon. Featuring the talents of the greater Morristown community and beyond, the show will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, New Jersey. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm.

Morristown ONSTAGE brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent to benefit the Morris School District and support public education. Since the show’s inception, the event has raised nearly two million to enhance learning experiences and opportunities in the District. The 19th annual event will showcase 14 inspiring acts, featuring a dynamic mix of dance and musical performances across pop, folk, theatre, alternative, jazz, and more.

“We’re excited to announce when Morristown ONSTAGE tickets will be going on sale,” said Chris Volinsky, co-chair of the Morristown ONSTAGE committee and current Morris Educational Foundation Board of Trustee. “This is always one of the most anticipated nights of the year, and we can’t wait to fill the theater with the energy, talent, and community spirit that make this event so special. Each ticket not only secures a memorable evening of entertainment, but also directly supports enriching educational opportunities for our Morris School District students.”

Special Launch Offer: Buy 4 or more tickets by February 4th and receive 10 percent off (Valid on Premium, Section A and Section B seats).

​​​​​​​Tickets for Morristown ONSTAGE range from $35-$85 and will be available for purchase online or  by calling (973) 539-8008 starting Wednesday, January 28th at noon. Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey. 




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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 10th.

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 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, and an array of surprise community presenters will introduce acts throughout this beloved community event.

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.

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. For more information, visit www.morrisedfoundation.org.




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