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Samia Posadas and Jake James Win 2026 Jimmy Awards

Each received a $25,000 scholarship to support their theatre study after a week of Broadway coaching judged by industry leaders.

Overview

  • The national ceremony, which took place Monday at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, crowned Posadas and James as Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor.
  • Each winner was presented a $25,000 check by the Nederlander Producing Company of America to help fund their education, while six finalists received $5,000 scholarships.
  • Organizers also awarded multiple $2,500 category scholarships for ensemble work, showstopper moments, dance, vocals and other distinctions.
  • The event featured 116 nominees from 58 regional programs, a ten-day intensive with Broadway coaches, and a judging panel of producers, directors and casting leaders.
  • The Jimmy Awards have granted more than $9 million in scholarships since 2009 and the program is credited with helping over 90 alumni reach Broadway or national tours.