The field of possible performers for Newton Has Talent 2016   has been narrowed to 20 musical semi-finalists and it’s up to the public to help choose the 10 finalists who will perform live at the Jewish Community Center on Saturday evening, May 21 to compete for $1,750 in prizes.

The audition videos from the 20 semi-finalists are now posted here, along with voting instructions. Public voting will end at midnight on Wednesday, May 4, and the top 10 finalists moving on to compete live will be announced on Saturday, May 7.

Tickets for the Newton Has Talent 2016 grand finale on May 21 can be purchased online at or at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for children.  Comedian Jimmy Tingle will be emcee.

Newton Has Talent is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Newton.