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54 Below to Celebrate 15 Years of The Jimmy Awards

Join in at 54 Below as they celebrate 15 years of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards and showcase 15 talented alumni.

By: Sep. 20, 2023
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54 BELOW will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Jimmy Awards® with 15 talented alumni on January 29 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at 54below.org/JimmyAwards.

Since 2009, The Jimmy Awards®/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®) has celebrated high school musical theatre across the country and rewarded excellence in student performance. Each year, the program impacts approximately 100,000 students from almost 50 regional high school musical theatre competitions throughout the United States. Named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander, the program has been the catalyst for more than $6,000,000 in educational scholarships. Presented by The Broadway League Foundation, Inc., the NHSMTA invites two nominees from each regional competition to New York City for a week-long theatre intensive that includes coaching sessions and training with Broadway's best and culminates in the annual Jimmy Awards®ceremony.

The Jimmy Awards® are a beloved tradition in the theatre world. This year, the program celebrates its 15th anniversary and is stronger than ever! Alumni of the program have appeared on Broadway and in national tours, in West End productions, and even in film and television. Join in at 54 Below as they celebrate 15 years of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards and showcase 15 talented alumni who jumpstarted their careers at the Jimmys!

Performers to be announced!

Produced by Jen Sandler and The Broadway League Foundation.                                           

54 Celebrates The Jimmy Awards plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on January 29 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. For the 7:00pm performance: Cover charges are $45-$55 ($51-$62 with fees). Premiums are $90 ($100.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. For the 9:30pm performance: Cover charges are $40-$50 ($45.50-$56.50 with fees). Premiums are $80 ($89.50 with fees). $25 food & beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at 54below.org/JimmyAwards. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm for the 7:00pm show and after 7:00pm for the 9:30pm show are only available by calling (646) 476-3551. All online and phone ticket purchases are subject to fees of 10% of ticket price, plus a $1.50 facility fee.

MORE ABOUT THE BROADWAY LEAGUE FOUNDATION, INC.

The Broadway League conducts the program through The Broadway League Foundation Inc., its philanthropic division. Part of the Foundation’s mission is to enlighten and increase the public's knowledge, appreciation, and awareness of the theatrical arts, and since its founding in 1993, has supported several projects to help preserve Broadway's heritage and introduce new audiences to Broadway theatre. The Foundation is a corporation organized under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York, the purposes of which are exclusively charitable as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Donations to support the program can be made at www.JimmyAwards.com.

MORE ABOUT 54 BELOW

54 Below, a recipient of the 2022 TONY AWARDS® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the music of Broadway and expand the art of the cabaret while growing opportunities for diverse communities of emerging and established artists and providing unparalleled audience experiences.

It was founded as a place for the Broadway community to celebrate Broadway performers, both established and new, who sing not only the music of Broadway and the Great American Songbook, but also new material intended for Broadway and off-Broadway stages. One of the most in demand venues in the city presenting over 700 shows per year, the club features fine dining and superb scenic, lighting, and sound designs entirely imagined by Broadway designers. For performers, writers, musicians, and more, 54 Below gives opportunities to advance their craft, expand their repertoires, and develop their voices in a way that is more personal, making them stronger as artists.  It gives Broadway fans an opportunity to see their favorite artists in a different way, deepening their relationship and understanding of their talent.

54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. It is also a place for innovation in musical songwriting and performance. Collaborations born at 54 Below give rise to and help develop new theatrical projects and new musicals. In addition, its popular streaming video activities and audio recordings support these activities, helping to build a new Broadway audience worldwide, both in age and geography.

Located at 254 West 54th Street, the club presents live shows at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets and information at  54below.org.

 





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