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Hudson Valley Theater Stars Shine Bright
19 Jun
Summary
- 74 schools from NY and NJ participated in the awards.
- Awards recognized excellence in various theater production aspects.
- Students and schools received honors for acting, directing, and design.
The brightest stars of high school theater were celebrated on June 15 at the 2026 Metropolitan High School Theater Awards. This ceremony honored outstanding achievements from 74 schools across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam counties, and Bergen County, New Jersey.
The awards recognize excellence in all aspects of musical theater production. Hundreds of students, educators, musicians, designers, technicians, and volunteers were acknowledged for their contributions to the 2025-26 theater season. Categories ranged from overall production to specific achievements in music direction, choreography, and technical design.
Notable recognition was given to Harrison High School for "Les Misérables: School Edition" and Westlake High School for "Something Rotten!". Student achievements were also highlighted, with awards for technical roles like mask design and choreography, as well as performance categories for acting and dance.
Collaborative efforts were celebrated, including outstanding chorus and ensemble performances. The 2026 awards underscored the thriving talent within schools throughout the Hudson Valley as the theater season concluded.
