2026 Important Dates
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Emails regarding Opening Number participants and merchandise pre-orders will be sent.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM – The Metro Nominations Announcement live webcast
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Wednesday, May 27, 2025 – Directors and producers will receive an email with information on ticket allotments, the student contact form, and overall performances at the Metro Ceremony (if applicable).
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Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM – Student Contact Forms are due.
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Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM – Ticket Allotment Forms are due.
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Monday, June 1, 2026 – Emails will be sent to students with information about Metro Weekend events.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Opening Number submissions are due.
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Monday, June 8, 2026 – Ticket payments are due.
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Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM - 2025 Metro Awards at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center
2025 WINNERS & NOMINEES
The Metro Awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional musical theater productions, talented actors and actresses and devoted creative teams who take to the stage every spring in high schools in Rockland, Westchester, Putnam and Bergen counties.
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All nominees and winners in all categories are listed along with the production and their school. After the winners are announced at the Metro the Awards Ceremony, the winners will be highlighted along with this year's nominees.
Professional photos and a full video recording of the 2025 Awards Ceremony are now available for purchase.
What’s Included:
Video Package ($30)
Full recording of the 2025 Metro Awards ceremony.
Photography Package ($30)
Photos from the front of the stage during the event
Candid and posed shots of nominees and winners backstage.
Combination Package ($50)
Includes both the full video and complete photo gallery.
How to Order
Send payment via Venmo to @nancy-rudes
Please include your full name and your email address as well as which package you wish to purchase in the payment description.
If prompted for confirmation, the last 4 digits of the phone number on the account are 5870.
Once we receive your payment, we will email you a private link to download your package.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
We’re so glad to help you preserve these special memories!
THE HELEN HAYES YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS