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Video: Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!

Coaches, Judges and Presenters Announced for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026

The panel of judges for the 2026 Jimmy Awards is comprised of notable theatre professionals including Tony Award®-winning producers, prestigious casting experts, and industry leaders. Winners and finalists will be selected by Montego Glover, Kenny Leon, Joe Machota, Alecia Parker, Marc Platt, Tara Rubin, Thomas Schumacher, Bernard Telsey, and Lia Vollack.  Preliminary judges who adjudicated and cast the nominees in the Character and Feature Groups included Kristian Charbonier, Stephanie Klapper, Sammy Lopez, Kevin Metzger-Timson, Dale Mott, T. Oliver Reid, and Rachel Sussman.

Songbook Academy Extends Application Deadline As Mandy Gonzalez And Telly Leung Join 2026 Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026

The Great American Songbook Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Songbook Academy and announced new Broadway mentors for the event.

Beth Malone, Isabelle McCalla, and More Join FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the complete casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more here!

Taylor Iman Jones, Grey Henson and More to Star in NAMT's 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 37th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more!

Jessie Mueller, Lorna Courtney and More Join The Songbook Academy as Guest Mentors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

 A celebrated group of award-winning stars from stage and screen will join The Songbook Academy 2025 as guest mentors during the Great American Songbook Foundation’s annual summer music intensive. Learn more!

Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

The original cast of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will reunite on the Beaumont stage under the direction of Bartlett Sher. See rehearsal photos.

SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center to Offer Performance Only Tickets & Digital Lottery
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater has announced performance-only tickets and a digital lottery for the SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert, featuring members of the 2008 revival cast. Learn more about the performance here!

BALLOTS OVER BROADWAY 6 Returns To Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Ballots Over Broadway 6 is returninv to Los Angeles, featuring performances from Broadway stars and local talent.

Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. As BroadwayWorld reported, Damson Chola Jr. (Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards) and Gretchen Shope (Sutton Foster Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.

Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2024

Who won at the 2024 Jimmy Awards? We have the full list of finalists and winners!

Interview: Lesli Margherita Jumped at the Chance to be Singing in THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Gil Kaan - Dec 13, 2023

A new Pasadena Playhouse holiday tradition begins with the premiere of Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton and Randy Blair’s Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular running December 14th through December 23rd. Sam directs the cast of MaryAnn Hu, Lesli Margherita, George Salazar and Jason Michael Snow. I had the chance to toss a few questions out to Broadway, Los Angeles and London stage veteran, Ms. Lesli Margherita.

Lesli Margheita, George Salazar & More to Star in Pasadena Playhouse HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for their Holiday Spectacular, including Broadway stars MaryAnn Hu and Lesli Margheita. Get all the details here.

Photos: Go Inside The 2023 JIMMY AWARDS At The Minskoff Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023

The winners of the 14th annual Jimmy Awards announced last night, June 26, 2023, in front of a sold-out audience at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Go inside the ceremony with photos from the show!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from the 2023 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2023

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Thetare for the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Corbin Bleu. Check out video highlights from the big night!

Lauren A. Marchand and Langston Lee Win Top Prizes At The 2023 Jimmy Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2023

Earlier tonight, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Corbin Bleu. Check out who won!

Video: Get A First Look At The 2023 Jimmy Awards Opening Number Featuring Tunes From KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SIX, SHUCKED And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside rehearsal as talented teens from all over the country prepare a mega-mix opening number featuring songs from MJ the Musical, Chicago, Parade, SIX, A Beautiful Noise and more! See video from inside rehearsal below!

Video: Watch The Full 2023 Jimmy Awards Hosted By Corbin Bleu
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2023

On Monday, June 26, 2023, Corbin Bleu returns to host high school theatre's biggest night. The 14th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony kicks off at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre. Tune in right here on MOnday night to watch the full ceremony LIVE!

Coaches and Judges Revealed for 2023 Jimmy Awards Including Eva Noblezada, McKenzie Kurtz & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the team of theatre professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 14th annual Jimmy Awards.

Interview: Catching Up with 2022 Jimmy Awards Winner Kendall Becerra
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2023

As the 96 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2023 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with 2022 winner Kendall Becerra to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants.