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 over 140,000 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 and – to quote Playbill – are Broadway’s NFL Draft, having launched the careers of some of your favorite Broadway stars. 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 us at 54 Below as we celebrate 15 years of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® and showcase 15 talented alumni who jumpstarted their careers at the Jimmys!