The Count Basie Center’s annual BASIE AWARDS is modeled after Broadway’s Tony™ Awards, recognizing achievement and growth in Monmouth County’s high school theatre programs. Every year, the Basie’s Education department forms an adjudication committee of theatre lovers, performers and educators, who then attend and score upwards of 50 school productions. Buzz for the Basie Awards kicks off in late April with the announcement of nominees, which recognizes excellence in everything from acting and directing to set and costume design, choreography, lighting, and orchestra. Several weeks later, a capacity crowd packs our historic theater for a not-to-be-missed celebration honoring those who share a passion and understanding of the power of theatre and the arts.

Participation is free, and the program is open to both public and private high schools in Monmouth County.

Register to Participate

We are happy to share the registration form for the 2025 BASIE AWARDS! This form is to participate cost-free for the 20th Annual BASIE AWARDS.

We cannot wait to see the titles you are producing this year, and we are counting down the days to see your fall productions!

2025 BASIE AWARDS – IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW!

Eligible productions may run October 4, 2024 through April 13, 2025. REGISTER HERE
Fall production evaluations are sent in mid-January
Spring production evaluations are sent in late April
Award nominations are announced on April 30
Tickets on sale on May 7

The 20th Annual Basie Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ.

COMING THIS FALL IN MONMOUTH COUNTY’S HIGH SCHOOLS!

OCTOBER

A NIGHT OF STUDENT WRITTEN + DIRECTED ONE ACTS
Fri. Oct. 25 @ 7pm | Sat. Oct. 26 @ 7pm
Manasquan High School
167 Broad Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736

NOVEMBER

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF THE BARBARY COAST
Fri. Nov. 1 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 2 @ 2pm | Sat. Nov. 2 @ 7pm
Freehold High School
2 Robertsville Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

THESE SHINING LIVES
Thurs. Nov. 7 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 8 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 9 @ 2pm | Sat. Nov. 9 @ 7pm
Saint John Vianney High School
540 A-Line Road, Holmdel, NJ 07737

CLUE: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
Fri. Nov. 8 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 9 @ 7pm | Sun. Nov. 10 @ 2pm | Thurs. Nov. 14 @ 5pm | Fri. Nov. 15 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 16 @ 7pm
Christian Brothers Academy
850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Tickets: $5 CBA students, $5 Senior Citizens, $7 Children (16 and under), $10 Adults
Tickets can be purchased at the door and online at cba.booktix.com

THE GREAT GATSBY
Thurs. Nov. 14 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 15 @ 7pm
Neptune High School
55 Neptune Blvd. Neptune NJ 07753
Tickets: $5 Students, $10 Adults
Tickets can be purchased via Ludus on school website

NUTCRACKER THE MUSICAL
Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7:30pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7:30pm | Sun. Nov. 24 @ 2pm
Rumson-Fair Haven High School
74 Ridge Road, Rumson, NJ 07760

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK
Wed. Nov. 20 @ 7pm | Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Howell High School
405 Squankum Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Tickets: $15
Tickets can be purchased before the performance online. Doors open at 6:30pm

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 6:30pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 6:30pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 6:30pm |
Sun. Nov. 24 @ 2pm
Red Bank Regional High School
101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739
Tickets: $15.00 adults online/$20.00 at the door and $10 Children
Tickets can be purchased: Online at RBRHSNJ.BOOKTIX.COM or at the venue.

ROMEO AND JULIET
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 2pm
Holmdel High School
36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

MACHINAL
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Ocean Township High School
550 West Park Ave, Oakhurst NJ, 07755
Tickets can be purchased in advance in the front office or at the door.
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Monmouth Regional High School
1 Norman J Field Way, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Tickets: $5 Students, $10 Adults
Tickets can be purchased before the performance at venue.

RADIUM GIRLS
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Middletown High School South
900 Nut Swamp Road, Middletown, NJ 07748

LITTLE WOMEN
Thurs. Nov. 21 @ 7:30pm | Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7:30pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 2:30pm
Trinity Hall performing at Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Fri. Nov. 22 @ 6:30pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 6:30pm
Communications High School
1740 New Bedford Road, Wall, NJ 07719
All tickets: $10

RADIUM GIRLS
Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 1pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Manalapan High School
20 Church Lane, Manalapan NJ
Tickets: $5 Students, $10 Adults
Tickets can be purchased at manalapan.booktix.com or at the door with cash only

LITTLE WOMEN
Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Middletown High School North Auditorium
63 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748
*Entrance to the theater is door 30
Tickets: $5 Students/Seniors, $10 Adults
Tickets can be purchased: before the performance at venue (cash or check only) AND/OR in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 732-706-6061 ext. 1243
*As per district policy, no bags allowed

THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
Fri. Nov. 22 @ 7pm | Sat. Nov. 23 @ 7pm
Red Bank Catholic High School
112 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tickets: $20 Adults, $10 Students
Ticket Link: https://our.show/9j4n937gya

DECEMBER

RADIUM GIRLS
Thurs. Dec. 5 @ 7pm
Collier High School
160 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ 07765

MIDSUMMER / JERSEY
Thurs. Dec. 5 @ 7pm | Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 2pm | Sat. Dec. 8 @ 7pm
Raritan High School
419 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Tickets: $12 each
Tickets can only be purchased online at https://raritansports.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3

LEADING LADIES
Thurs. Dec. 5 @ 7pm | Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 7pm | Sun. Dec. 8 @ 2pm
Matawan Regional High School
450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747

SUITE SURRENDER
Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 7pm
Colts Neck High School
59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

ALMOST, MAINE
Fri. Dec. 6 @ 6:30pm
High Technology High School
765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 7pm
Ranney School
235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 1:30pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 7pm
Henry Hudson Regional High School
1 Grand Tour, Highlands NJ
Tickets: $10 Students, $15 Adults
Tickets can be purchased before the performance at venue AND/OR www.showtix4u.com and search HHRS

PUFFS
Fri. Dec. 6 @ 7pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 1pm | Sat. Dec. 7 @ 7pm
Freehold Township High School
281 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728