The State Theatre Center for the Arts has announced the performances for shows at schools participating in the 2016 Freddy Awards, the 14th year of the program recognizing and rewarding exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theater in high schools in Lehigh and Northampton counties and Warren County, N.J.

The list of the 29 participating schools, along with their productions, performance dates and ticket information, is available at freddyawards.org. Check the web site for updates and changes in ticket availability.

The 2016 Freddy Awards program culminates in a three-hour television awards ceremony May 26 from the State Theatre. The show, produced in partnership with WFMZ Channel 69, will be broadcast live 7-10 p.m. on WFMZ and wfmz.com. Ed Hanna of WFMZ and Shelley Brown of the State Theatre host the ceremony.

The Freddy Awards broadcast has been honored with two regional Emmy Awards in 2005 and 2011 and six Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Awards, including the 2008 Award for Outstanding Television Program Designed for Children, and two Associated Press Awards for Public Affairs.

For the first year, Lehigh Valley Health Network will support the Freddy Awards program as the 2016 Rehearsal Sponsor. The sponsorship will help provide food and drinks for the 120 students who rehearse for two weeks, preparing for the broadcast’s opening and closing numbers. In addition, LVHN Physical Therapist Gayanne Grossman will attend rehearsals to help the students warm up and be on site for consultations.

Since 2003, more thanr $575,000 in college scholarships, paid internships and community awards has been awarded to Freddy Awards participating students. For a list of opportunities, go to: freddyawards.org. The list will be updated as more 2016 offerings are confirmed.

Cedar Crest College is offering four $1,500 annual Talent Scholarships, renewable for three years, to students attending a school that participates in the 2016 Freddy Awards. Students do not need to major in the performing arts to receive the scholarships. The selected students may choose a scholarship in four categories: dance, theater, technical theater or speech. One scholarship will be awarded per category. Auditions are 3-10 p.m. Feb. 20. To register: cedarcrest.edu.