Mars Area High School’s spring production of The Wizard of Oz, received the award for Best Choreography Execution Budget 4 at the 2026 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards, held May 17, at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.

The production also received nominations for 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 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/.