2022 Jimmy Awards
2022 Jimmy Awards#1
Posted: 6/27/22 at 12:05am
Tonight, the National High School Musical Theatre Awards — the Jimmys — are back in person at the Minskoff Theatre for the first time in 3 years. For all those interested, you can stream this year's ceremony starting at 7:30 PM; it will be up to watch on YouTube through June 30 only. Kate Reinders (Something Rotten!, "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" ) hosts.
2022 Jimmy Awards#2
Posted: 6/27/22 at 8:45pm
Anyone watching?
2022 Jimmy Awards#3
Posted: 6/27/22 at 9:49pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "Anyone watching?"
No desire
2022 Jimmy Awards#4
Posted: 6/28/22 at 7:13am
Kate Reinders was a terrible host. And at the end, could James Nederlander Jr. be any more less enthusiastic about presenting?
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2022 Jimmy Awards#5
Posted: 6/28/22 at 12:07pm
The highlight, to me, was their beautiful salute to Sondheim. It was introduced by Christopher Sieber (from ''Company'' ) and starts at the 1:15:45 mark. I can't imagine a more touching song for young performers to sing than ''Our Time'' from ''Merrily We Roll Along.'' And those lyrics: 'It's our heads on the block. Give us room, and start the clock. Our dream, coming true. Me and you pal, me and you ...''
Updated On: 6/28/22 at 12:07 PM2022 Jimmy Awards#6
Posted: 6/28/22 at 12:15pm
Mr. Nederlander is like that every year. I don't think it is lack of enthusiasm. It appeared to be more of being uncomfortable speaking in front of crowds to me.
I was surprised at the winner for the girls. There were two other girls in the final that were neck and neck for me.
I really like Reinders but the constant plug for her show got to be a bit much.(But I LOVE her in the show) Her opening could have been really trimmed down.
2022 Jimmy Awards#7
Posted: 6/28/22 at 1:05pm
I was surprised at the winner for the girls. There were two other girls in the final that were neck and neck for me.
I think it was her natural acting skill that put her over the top. Go back and watch her again. She nailed it.
2022 Jimmy Awards#8
Posted: 6/28/22 at 2:56pm
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!
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