ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The 7th season of Next On Stage will launch later in 2026.
By: Nicole Rosky Jan. 25, 2026
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Just last week, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage hit the stage at 54 Below to sing one last time in the season finale! The finalists included Lillian Duncan Bicheno, Ava Greenberg, and Keita Kawahara (High School Age Group) and Bo Bailey, Maria Elena, and Gabe Richardson (College Age Group).
They were judged by J. Elaine Marcos, Kyle Taylor Parker, Courtney Reed, Kate Rockwell and J. Harrison Ghee. The special event was hosted by Parker and Ben Cameron and featured music direction by Katie-James Rushin.
After performing and receiving feedback from the judges, Keita Kawahara and Gabe Richardson were crowned the winners of this 6th season, receiving an AMDA Emerging Artists Scholarship and an Atlantic Summer Teen Conservatory Scholarship. In addition to a Standard Rental Certificate for up to $1,000 for winner’s school to Produce an upcoming MTI Show, a MTI Prize pack, a lesson with Broadway Vocal Coach Matt Farnsworth, a work session with The Telsey Office's Jimmy Larkin, a BroadwayWorld Prize Pack, and a $1000 donation in their name to the charity of their choice.
Catch up by watching the full finale and check out photos from the special day. Stay tuned for details on the next season of Next on Stage!
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