The application period is now open for LONJ’s second annual Stars of Tomorrow Competition, a vocal competition for New Jersey High School students. The competition will consist of a qualifying round based on videos that students submit online. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Click Here for Application.

Finalists will perform live in front of a distinguished panel of judges on April 5, 2025 at 2 PM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Prizes are $1000 for first place and an appearance in an upcoming LONJ Main Stage production, $500 for second place and $250 for third place as determined by the judges, $100 for the audience favorite.

According to Jason Tramm, Executive Producer, “LONJ is committed to finding and presenting the best New Jersey high school-aged musical theater and opera talent. We will be eagerly looking forward to reviewing the submissions with top professionals from the vocal field!”

To access the application and to purchase tickets: https://lightoperaofnewjersey.org/stars-of-tomorrow-2025/