 Finalists Announced for the Triangle Rising Stars by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2018 Along with Marchael Bayne, Theatre in the Park and ABC 11, DPAC has just announced the finalists of this year's Triangle Rising Stars, part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA). This year marks the largest participation ever with 39 high school shows and 150 students competing for their chance to shine.  Laura Benanti Will Host the Tenth Annual Jimmy Awards by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018 The Jimmy Awards has found its host! Tony winner Laura Benanti just announced via Instagram that she will take part in the tenth annual ceremony, set for Monday, June 25th at 7:30pm at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.  Theatre Under The Stars Announces Winners Of The 16th Annual Tommy Tune Awards by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018 Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) awarded high school students from across the Greater Houston area for excellence in theatre last night at the 16th Annual Tommy Tune Awards!  Broadway/San Diego Announces Participating Schools for High School Musical Theatre Awards by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018 Broadway/San Diego just announced the 5th annual Broadway/San Diego High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union®, taking place on Sunday, May 27, 2018 where twenty nominated Students will compete for two spots on an all-expenses paid trip to The Jimmy Awards (National High School Musical Theatre Awards®) in New York in June.  29 NYC Schools Will Participate in Roger Rees Awards This May! by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018 The Broadway Education Alliance just announced that The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Pearl Studios in Manhattan. This program is open to high schools located in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Orange and Rockland Counties, and Westchester. To be eligible, high schools must present an officially licensed production of a Broadway musical during the 2017- 2018 academic year. The Roger Rees Awards has accepted 29 schools, whose students will compete for the title of Best Actor and Best Actress. Winners of the Roger Rees Award will represent the Greater New York region at The Broadway League Foundation's Jimmy® Awards (also known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards) in June.  Calling All NJ High Schools! Apply Now for Paper Mill's Rising Star Awards by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017 Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre presented by the Investors Foundation have ignited the careers of many notable performers, all of whom attended high school in New Jersey.  10th Annual JIMMY AWARDS Set for Next June at the Minskoff by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017 The Broadway League announces that the 10th annual JIMMY AWARDS will take place on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan.  Pittsburgh CLO Announces New Initiatives for Gene Kelly Awards Program by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2017 Pittsburgh CLO has announced two new initiatives of the Gene Kelly Awards program.  25th Annual Kenny Awards Finalists Announced by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017 The Kenny Awards is celebrating its 25th year of honoring area high schools' musical theatre productions in 2018! Having awarded $120,000 over the past 24 years, The Kenny Awards, presented by Shea's Performing Arts Center and The Lipke Foundation, is an endeavor that recognizes the talent, dedication, and efforts of our local high school youth.  Playhouse Square Announces Participating Schools for 3rd Annual Dazzle Awards by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 With the aim of recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools and honoring excellence, the Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards program presented by Patricia and John Chapman is affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards ('The Jimmy Awards') presented by The Broadway League Foundation. Guest Blog: Road to the Jimmys - All In A Day's Work (Day 3/4) by Guest Blogger: 2017 NHSMTA - June 23, 2017 Time is precious on the road to the Jimmy Awards, and no time was wasted on Day 2 as John and Shelby hit the ground running at 7:30am. Their first full day included vocal rehearsal, dancing, a costume parade, surprise guests and some really good news! John and Shelby were both selected to be in the medley group for the Jimmy Awards. In addition, Shelby will be working with Broadway Director, Schele Kleinberger and John will be coached by Broadway veteran, Michael McElroy. Looks like their week is off to a great start! Guest Blog: Road to the Jimmys - All In A Day's Work (Day 2) by Guest Blogger: 2017 NHSMTA - June 21, 2017 Time is precious on the road to the Jimmy Awards, and no time was wasted on Day 2 as John and Shelby hit the ground running at 7:30am. Their first full day included vocal rehearsal, dancing, a costume parade, surprise guests and some really good news! John and Shelby were both selected to be in the medley group for the Jimmy Awards. In addition, Shelby will be working with Broadway Director, Schele Kleinberger and John will be coached by Broadway veteran, Michael McElroy. Looks like their week is off to a great start! BWW Interview: Q&A with Bobby G Award Winners Elleon Dobias and Austin Hand by Chris Arneson - June 21, 2017 The winners of Colorado's Bobby G Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor (Austin Hand) and Actress (Elleon Dobias) are currently in New York City as finalists for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards), which recognizes excellence in high school musical theatre across the nation. Guest Blog: Road to the Jimmys - All In A Day's Work (Day 1) by Guest Blogger: 2017 NHSMTA - June 20, 2017 It's that time of year again! DSM's High School Musical Theatre Award-winning Best Actor and Actress, John Fredrickson and Shelby Priddy, are off to New York City to compete in the 2017 National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA)! John and Shelby will participate in a week-long training intensive with Broadway industry professionals and faculty members of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, in preparation for their Broadway debut on Monday, June 26th at the Minskoff Theatre. Recipients Announced for 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2017 It was the most anticipated night of the year by high school theater programs across the state of Washington: The 15th Annual 5th Avenue Awards Honoring High School Musical Theater, proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo with additional support from The Boeing Company and Alaska Airlines. Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2017 Rising Star Award Winners by BWW News Desk - June 7, 2017 As one of the nation's leading professional theaters and recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows to Broadway. Photo Flash: Broadway In Chicago Celebrates Winners of 2017 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards by BWW News Desk - June 6, 2017 In celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theater performances, Broadway In Chicago has announced the award recipients of the Sixth Annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards: Justin Smusz of Bolingbrook, IL (Benet Academy) as BEST ACTOR for his portrayal of Chad in ALL SHOOK UP and Carly Meyer of Northbrook, IL (Glenbrook North High School) as BEST ACTRESS for her portrayal of Hodel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Justin and Carly will represent the state of Illinois at The Jimmy Awards in New York on June 26, 2017. Scroll down for photos of the winners! More than 400 Students to Arrive at Holland Center This Week for Nebraska High School Theatre Awards by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017 More than 400 Nebraska high school students will converge on downtown Omaha June 5 to June 8 to participate in Omaha Performing Arts' Nebraska High School Theatre Awards week. Winners Announced for the 2017 Minty Awards by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017 The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, held its biggest ceremony of the year, The 7th Annual Minty Awards, Sunday, June 4 at the historic St. George Theatre. Over 1,100 attended the ceremony honoring excellence among the Staten Island Catholic High School's musical theatre productions. St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Winners Announced! by BWW News Desk - June 1, 2017 The First Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards winners were announced Sunday, May 28 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Two of Overture's Tommy Awards Recipients Headed to 2017 Jimmy Awards by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017 Out of 29 students auditioning 'Outstanding Leading Performer' Tommy Award recipients, two were selected to advance to the National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA), also known as The Jimmy Awards, held in New York City on Monday, June 26th at 7:30PM. Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2017 Gene Kelly Award Winners by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2017 A sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO honored Allegheny County's finest high school performers at the 27th Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 27, 2017. The Minty Awards, Honoring Catholic High School Musicals, Announce 2017 Nominees by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017 The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, is gearing for its biggest ceremony of the year, The Seventh Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 4 at 7pm at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street). Scroll down for the list of nominees! 2017 FREDDY Award Winners Announced by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017 The 2017 FREDDY Awards recipients were announced last night, May 25th, during the 15th Annual live ceremony from the State Theatre, broadcast on WFMZ Channel 69 and wfmz.com. Orpheum Announces Winners for 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017 On Thursday, May 25, 2017, the Orpheum Theatre Group announced the winners of the 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards. |
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