The Broadway League Foundation has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Josh Groban will host the 16th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony, set for June 23 at the Minskoff Theatre. This will be Groban’s second time hosting.
Groban earned Tony nominations as Leading Actor in a Musical for his turns in the original musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” and the recent revival of “Sweeney Todd.” Groban is a five-time Grammy Award nominee for his contributions as a singer-songwriter.
“We are thrilled that multi-platinum recording artist and two-time Tony Award nominee Josh Groban will be returning to host this year’s Jimmy Awards,” said Jason Laks, president for the Broadway League. “His passion for the arts and commitment to supporting the next generation of performers resonate powerfully with the mission of this program. As we celebrate the outstanding achievements of high school students from across the country, we’re honored to have Josh return to help spotlight their talent and inspire their journeys.”
The Jimmy Awards ceremony is a national talent showcase celebrating high school musical theater students from across the country and featuring dynamic ensemble and solo performances. Each participating regional awards program anoints top honors to two local student performers and sponsors their travel to New York to participate in the Jimmy Awards.
At the Jimmy Awards ceremony, a panel of judges bestows awards and scholarships, including the top honors for Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. The Jimmy Awards plays a leading role in charting the future of the live performance industry, with over 80 alumni having performed on Broadway and in National Tours and numerous others enjoying robust careers in film, television, and music.
The 2025 Jimmy Awards will stream for free online beginning at 7:30pm EST on June 23. Streaming links and information will be available online prior to the ceremony, which will remain available online for ten days afterward, through July 3.
