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Video: Jake James and Samia Posadas Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Jake James and Samia Posadas stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony on Monday evening. Watch the interview!

Jake James and Samia Posadas Win at the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

Earlier tonight, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Jakae James and Samia Posadas have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. 

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.

Video: Watch the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 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. Tune in at 7:30pm ET to watch live!

Photos: CANCIONES In Rehearsal for Spring World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for CANCIONES, an immersive, site-specific production in Brooklyn. The experience blends live music, storytelling, and audience interaction in a private home setting. Performances will run throughout May.

BWW Q&A: Carla Woods Talks COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Nov 4, 2025

Come from Away tells the inspiring true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. As fear and uncertainty gripped the world, the people of Gander responded with open arms.

Photos: Meet the Cast of COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of COME FROM AWAY, launching the 2025–26 season with performances November 12–December 28, 2025.

Cast Set for COME FROM AWAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete casting for COME FROM AWAY, set to be presented beginning in November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Launch 49th Season with Staged Reading of EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2025

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Tisa Chang, will open its 49th milestone season with a staged reading of Empress Mei Li Lotus Blossom, a new play by Christine Toy Johnson directed by Nina Zöe Lam.

Video: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony Monday evening. Watch the interview!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Jimmy Awards
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 24, 2025

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban.  BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!

Video: Josh Groban Previews the 2025 Jimmy Awards on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

Broadway alum Josh Groban returns as host of the 16th annual Jimmy Awards for the second year in a row. Ahead of the big night, the performer stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the ceremony. Watch the interview!

Interview: Catching Up with 2024 Jimmy Awards Winner Gretchen Shope
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025

As the 110 new Jimmy Awards nominees continue their preparations for the 2025 ceremony, BroadwayWorld is checking in with 2024 winner Gretchen Shope to catch up on what she's been up to since her big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. 

Fabiola Caraballo Quijada and Chris Hayes Win at The 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Chris Hayes and Fabiola Caraballo Quijada have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Perfromance by an Actress. 

Video: Watch the 2025 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2025

110 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre tonight for the 16th Annual JImmy Awards. The 2025 ceremony will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm ET on Monday, June 23. Tune in right here to watch live!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Take Part in The Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

The team of professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 16th annual Jimmy Awards has been revealed. Learn more here!

Weston Theater Company to Present THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024

Weston Theater Company is presenting THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

People's Light to Begin 50th Anniversary Season with THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

People's Light will begin its 50th Anniversary Season with THE PORCH ON WINDY HILL. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Meet the 2024 Jimmy Awards Winners- Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2024

On Monday night, Damson Chola, Jr. and Gretchen Shope's lives changed forever when they were announced the winners of the the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards. Both check in with BroadwayWorld following their big wins!