Congratulations to the Piscataway High School production of “Urinetown,” which has been nominated for 11 Central Jersey Marquee Awards and 3 Honorable Mentions!

The Marquee Awards are an annual Tony Award-style ceremony celebrating excellence in high school musical theater across Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer counties – and PHS received the most nominations of any school this year!

The awards will take place at the Carteret Performing Arts Center on May 18. The full cast will perform, and sophomore Jarius Gillespie will perform as part of the lead actor medley.

Our Nominations:

• Best Overall Production

• Best Lead Actor - Jarius Gillespie Jr. as Bobby Strong

• Best Supporting Actress - Liliana Fay as Penelope Pennywise

• Best Production Number - Run, Freedom, Run

• Best Chorus

• Best Student Orchestra - Haley Schilla

• Best Lighting - Ankreesha Bajpayi & Angelica Fernandez

• Best Costumes - Janet Van Allen & Christie Hall

• Student Dedication & Excellence Award - Phoebe Hall, Choreographer

• Student Dedication & Excellence Award - Scenic Artist Crew

• Best Direction - Mike Yoson

Honorable Mentions:

• Best Music Direction - Jessica Peirce

• Best Scenery - Matt Nickles

• Best Choreography - Angela Ricci