'It's such a dream': Top high school performers step out on Broadway
Summary
High school theater students are in New York City for the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards. These students, selected from across the nation, perform on Broadway after intensive rehearsals to compete for top awards in musical performance.Key Facts
- The Jimmy Awards are formally called the National High School Musical Theatre Awards.
- Over 100 high school performers are in New York City for this event.
- The students rehearse for 10 days before the show.
- The competition began with about 150,000 students from various regional contests.
- Final performances take place at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.
- The top awards, Best Actor and Best Actress, are named after Broadway legend Jimmy Nederlander.
- Students rehearse at The Juilliard School before performing.
- Many former Jimmy nominees are currently in Broadway shows.
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