Mars Area High School’s spring production of Peter Pan: Broadway’s Timeless Musical earned Best Musical (Budget Level 3) at the 2025 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards Ceremony, held May 18 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.  

 In addition, the production received awards for Best Execution of Choreography, Best Crew/Technical Execution, and Best Lighting. The show was also nominated for Best Ensemble, Best Student Orchestra, Best Costume Design, and Best Scenic Design.

At the Awards Ceremony, the cast of Peter Pan  performed the production number, “I Won’t Grow Up.” Individual award nominees, junior Aidan Krepin (Best Actor) sophomore Jenna Smith (Best Supporting Actress) also performed.

The annual Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievement in high school musical theater in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ManciniAwards.

Production, Cast Nominated for 2025 Mancini Awards

The cast and crew of Mars Area High School’s spring production of Peter Pan Broadway’s Timeless Musical, received numerous nominations for 2025 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards.

Junior Aidan Krepin, who portrayed Peter Pan, is nominated for Best Actor; and sophomore Jenna Smith (Michael Darling) is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

In addition, the production received nominations for Best Musical, Best Ensemble, Best Student Orchestra, Best Choreography Execution, Best Costume Design, Best Crew/ Technical Execution, Best Lighting, and Best Scenic Design.

As a Best Musical nominee, the cast of Peter Pan will perform the production number, “I Won’t Grow Up,” at the 2025 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.

The annual Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards recognize achievement in high school musical theater in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties. For more information, visit https://onstagepittsburgh.com/2025/02/05/2025-western-pa-spring-high-school-musicals/.