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Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS

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On Wednesday, May 1 western Pennsylvania celebrated high school musical theatre with the 17th annual Night of the Stars showcase at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Founded by John Noble, students from schools across the region presented highlights from their spring musicals at the highly anticipated event attended by more than 1,400 students and families. Each school received a cash award for their participation and two students received scholarships.

Ryan Stana, CEO of NYC based entertainment firm RWS and Associates and Pennsylvania native, was on hand to present two students with cash scholarships for college and tuition to The Broadway Dreams Foundation's week-long performing arts intensive to be held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The scholarships were awarded to rising stars Nick Lenz and Peter Jones from Greenburg Central School. Both students performed in Greenburg's production of Honk the Musical and intend to study musical theater in college.

Check out photos from the event below!

Now celebrating its 10 Anniversary, RWS is the largest full-service entertainment firm of its kind. Producing over 150 live shows and events each year for resorts, cruise lines, theme parks and the fashion industry, RWS is truly a great way for any performer to begin their journey in the entertainment industry.

Photo Credit: Meghan Murphy

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
John Noble and Ryan Stana with scholarship winners Peter Jones and Nick Lenz

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Nick Lenz, John Noble and Peter Jones

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Nick Lenz, John Noble, Peter Jones, Ryan Stana

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Peter Jones

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Ryan Stana

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Ryan Stana

Photo Flash: Nick Lenz and Peter Jones Receive Scholarships at NIGHT OF THE STARS Image
Scholarship winner Peter Jones and Ryan Stana

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