The 2025 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards took place at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on May 4, 2025, celebrating the talents of high school students from across the state. Chris Hayes from Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and Marie Muñoz from Bishop Gorman High School received the awards for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress, respectively. Both performers will represent Nevada at the national Jimmy Awards on Broadway, showcasing their skills on a prestigious stage in New York City. The event featured performances by students from 20 high schools, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the state's theater community.
Cast and Creative Team for 2025 Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Cast
Chris Hayes
Outstanding Lead Actor
Marie Muñoz
Outstanding Lead Actress
Luke Martin
Spotlight Award
Kamille Johnson
Spotlight Award
Trae Gil
Spirit of Broadway Award
Tallulah Berckley
Spirit of Broadway Award
Calvin Clark
Spirit of Broadway Award
Lexi Lopez
Spirit of Broadway Award
Jay Harper
Outstanding Supporting Performer
Lucas Thaler
Outstanding Student Lighting Technician
Abbie Laning
Outstanding Student Stage Manager
Darby Porras
Outstanding Student Stage Manager
Makana Ibarra
Outstanding Student Audio Technician
Peyton Gauthier
Outstanding Overall Student Technician
Ensemble
Outstanding Costume Design and Creation
Ensemble
Outstanding Set Design and Construction
Ensemble
Outstanding Lighting Design and Execution
Ensemble
Outstanding Direction
Ensemble
Outstanding Ensemble
Ensemble
Outstanding Choreography Execution
Ensemble
Outstanding Audio Design and Execution
NeVaeh Jackson
Outstanding Supporting Performer
Ensemble
Outstanding Overall Musical
Ensemble
Outstanding Student Orchestra
Creative Team
SJ Arnegger
Judge
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Organizer
Keith Thompson
Host
Nancy Uscher
Judge
Corey Steinfast
Judge
John Prignano
Judge
Nicole Pryor Dernersesian
Judge
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