Education and Community
Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards
Congratulations to the 2025 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Award Recipients!
Important Dates for the 2024-2025 Orpheum High School Musical Awards Program
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Feb. 3, 2025
Inspiring Teacher & Student Tech/Creative Applications Open
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Mar. 31, 2025
Applications for Student Tech/Inspiring Teacher Due
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Mar. 31, 2025
Registration Closes for Non-Adjudicated Schools
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Apr. 11, 2025
Student Tech Portfolios Due
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Apr. 22, 2025
Nominations Announcement Day
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May 22, 2025
Awards Show
Supporting and Celebrating High School Musical Theatre in the Mid-South
The Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards provides access to arts education, creates opportunities for self expression, encourages collaboration, enhances excellence, builds community, and instills a lifelong passion for the arts. As part of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (known as the Jimmy Awards®), this program connects with 55 regional competitions across the country.
How It Works
Judges attend school performances throughout the academic year to evaluate and nominate students for various awards. Nominees are honored at the annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards celebration. The Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress award recipients are invited by The Broadway League Foundation to attend a week-long theatre intensive in New York City, culminating in a spectacular showcase on Broadway.
How to Participate
Schools must be within a 150-mile radius of The Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN in order to participate. Participation is free of charge, as we are committed to making our programs as accessible as possible. Schools can apply to participate as adjudicated or non-adjudicated. Shows must be performed between September 1st and April 6 of the current academic year to be eligible.
Produce and submit a musical that is eligible for adjudication and awards recognition and send up to two students to participate in the opening and closing numbers.
Applications are currently closed.
Please stay tuned for information on how to participate in the 2025-2026 school year.
Send up to two students to participate in the opening and closing numbers without adjudication.
Applications are currently closed.
Please stay tuned for information on how to participate in the 2025-2026 school year.
How to Support
Light the Way for the Stars of Tomorrow
Make a donation to the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards year-round, and look for special sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the celebration each spring.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
For More Information or Assistance
LENA WALLACE BLACK
Education and Engagement Manager
901-529-4247
lblack@orpheum-memphis.com