Congratulations to the PHS Drama Club production of “Urinetown,” which  has been nominated for 5 Paper Mill Rising Star Awards and received two Honorable Mentions!

The 2026 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star award process involved adjudications of 114 musicals around the state over the musical season. This is essentially the Tony Awards of NJ high school theatre and the highest theatre honor in our state. 

The awards will take place on June 9 at Paper Mill Playhouse and will be live-streamed.

Nominations

• Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design: Janet Van Allen and Christie Hall

• Outstanding Achievement in Hair and Makeup Design: Julianna Caputo

• Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design: Matt Nickles

• Outstanding Achievement by a Chorus

• Outstanding Educator Award: Michael Yoson

Honorable Mentions

• Outstanding Performance in a Female-Identified Supporting Role: Lilliana Fay as “Penelope Pennywise”

• Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical

The Honorable Mention for Overall Production places PHS as the 7th or 8th best musical in New Jersey! Congratulations to Director Mike Yoson and the entire cast, crew, and production team!