Broadway San Diego Opened 2027 Award Registration
Local schools are now invited to enter the annual competition that sends two students to the Jimmy Awards.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Broadway San Diego has officially opened registration for the 2027 Broadway San Diego Awards. The program provides local students with opportunities to showcase their talent and compete on a national stage in New York City.
Why it matters
This competition offers high school performers a platform to gain professional experience and connect with the broader theatre community. By selecting winners for the Jimmy Awards, it provides a direct pathway for local talent to earn national recognition.
The 2027 program currently includes 6 registered schools and will select 2 winners to advance to the Jimmy Awards in New York City. Artistic Director Joey Landwehr brings 25 years of local theatre experience to the initiative.
The players
Broadway San Diego
This organization manages major touring theatrical productions and educational programs within the San Diego region.
Joey Landwehr
He serves as the Artistic Director of the Broadway San Diego Awards and has 25 years of experience in the local field.
San Diego Critics Circle
This organization serves as a partner for the Student Reporter Search and advocates for excellence in the arts.
The details
Interested schools can complete their registration through the official Broadway San Diego website to participate in the upcoming season. Additionally, the Jimmy Awards Student Reporter Search is accepting entries from students who cover musical theatre shows and create social media content for a chance to report from New York.
Timeline
Winners will compete in the Jimmy Awards in New York City in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The Broadway San Diego Awards function as a vital feeder program for the Jimmy Awards, mirroring a broader trend of regional talent pipelines in the arts. This system allows professional organizations to identify and nurture young performers well before they reach collegiate or professional stages.
Students and high school theatre programs can now register to access these professional performance and reporting opportunities. Those interested in the student journalist track must actively create content covering musical theatre to be considered for the trip to New York.
The takeaway
Participation in such programs allows students to bridge the gap between extracurricular activities and professional-level theatre performance. Aspiring performers and journalists should monitor local registration timelines to ensure they qualify for consideration.
Further reading
Learn more about local performance opportunities on the Children’s Theater page.
More information
View the complete Broadway San Diego awards information for registration details.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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