Rita Moreno Awards

THE RITA MORENO AWARDS are co-hosted by Broadway San Jose and Children's Musical Theater San Jose at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts. 
 
This awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theater north of Santa Barbara. The Lead Actor and Actress winners will be sent to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA) – also known as the Jimmy™ Awards – in New York City, where they’ll perform on a Broadway stage before industry experts and compete for scholarship opportunities. (www.jimmyawards.com). 
 
High school productions will be considered for nomination in the following categories: Overall Production, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Supporting Performer and Fan Favorite.
 
IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Registration Opens: Thursday, September 1, 2022
• Registration Closes: Friday, March 17, 2023 - Eligible productions must have performances adjudicated by Friday, March 31
• Announcement of Nominees: No later than Wednesday, April 12, 2023
• Award Ceremony: Monday, May 8, 2023
• Jimmy Award Ceremony: June 26, 2023

Please refer to the "Resources" tab on this page to review the 2023 Rules & Guidelines 

Registration is NOW OPEN!

To register, use the drop-down menu at the top left of this page under "Start a Registration" for 2023 School Productions

The Rita Moreno Awards ceremony will take place on May 8 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

The Jimmy Awards ceremony date is June 26, 2023.

We look forward to meeting California high schools' brightest stars! 

For questions, email the Program Director, Roxanne Rodriguez at rrodriguez@broadwaysanjose.com. 

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