A wonderful ceremony! It sounded like the audience was THRILLED to have the Jimmys back in person (even though the reception was lessened on the YouTube feed).
I loved the opening medley, Sondheim tribute, and female composer / lyricist bit. Reinders was okay as host but a bit too cloying.
I wish there was an "In Memoriam" section for all those in the Jimmy family who lost their lives in the COVID pandemic, seeing as this was the first in-person ceremony since 2019, but alas.
Congrats to the winners, finalists, and all the other nominees — many of whom sounded fantastic in their group medleys and solo numbers. I cannot wait to see where you end up!
"Gitchie gitchie Betsy Aidem / Squibby Squibby Squibby June."