The cast and crew of Mars Area High School’s spring production of The Wizard of Oz received several nominations for 2026 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards.

The production received nominations for Best Choreography Execution, Best Ensemble Budget 4 and Best Lighting Design. In addition, junior Camden Kleba (who portrayed Prof. Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz) was selected as one of two students to receive a CLO Academy Scholarship.

The winners will be announced at the 2026 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 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 Western Pennsylvania Spring High School Musicals.