2025 Dazzle Awards

Playhouse Square proudly held the 10th Anniversary Dazzle Awards, presented by Pat and John Chapman and supported by PNC, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

Highlights

During a special opening number for the 10th anniversary, Dazzle Awards cast members rushed in from Euclid Avenue to the stage.

Eight Dazzle Awards alumni performed a medley featuring songs that have opened the ceremony over the years.

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Best Scenic Design
TIE
Hudson High School, Hadestown: Teen Edition
Saint Ignatius High School, Shrek The Musical

Best Costume Design
Lutheran West, Hello, Dolly!

Best Choreography Execution
Hudson High School, Hadestown: Teen Edition

Best Student Orchestra
Rocky River High School, Matilda The Musical

Best Technical Execution
Hudson High School, Hadestown: Teen Edition

Best Ensemble/Chorus
Hudson High School, Hadestown: Teen Edition

Best Supporting Actor
Logan Cerrito, Bay High School, ‘Mayor Shinn’ in The Music Man

Best Supporting Actress
Molly Kessler, Saint Ignatius High School, ‘Dragon’/’Witch’ in Shrek The Musical

The Spirit of the Dazzle Awards
Jack Ottaviano, Independence High School

Best Actor
Anthony Fritzgerald, Saint Ignatius High School, ‘Donkey’ in Shrek The Musical

Best Actress
Mira Cahalane, Hudson High School, ‘Hermes’ in Hadestown: Teen Edition

Best Musical (Tier 1 – Budget less than $14,000)
Lakewood High School, Les Misérables (School Edition)

Best Musical (Tier 2 – Budget $14,000 or more)
Hudson High School, Hadestown: Teen Edition