It was announced that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, taking place on June 22, 2026, will be hosted by five-time Emmy nominated comedian Bowen Yang, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and his award-winning podcast Las Culturistas. The Jimmy Awards, celebrating excellence in high school-level musical theater, have produced Broadway stars such as Eva Noblezada, Renée Rapp, and McKenzie Kurtz. Two main awards are given each year, Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Here’s what we know about this year’s ceremony.
When are the Jimmy Awards?
The 17th Annual Jimmy Awards will take place on June 22, 2026 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.
How can I watch the Jimmy Awards?
The 2026 Jimmy Awards will stream for free online beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on June 22. The streaming link will be available on the official Jimmy Awards website prior to the ceremony. The ceremony will remain available online for three days afterwards, through the evening of Thursday, June 25.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the Jimmy Awards through an alternate YouTube stream, also available on the Jimmy Awards website. Live closed captioning will also be available on the primary YouTube stream.
Who are the nominees for the 2026 Jimmy Awards?
While the official list of nominees has not yet been announced, the Jimmy Awards anticipates welcoming 116 nominees from 58 cities across the United States. Nominees are selected through 58 participating regional high school theatre competitions across the country.
