Sutton Foster Awards
For aspiring musical theater stars, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime
Each year, high school musical stars from across Michigan are professionally judged in their local productions for the opportunity to compete in May on Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall stage. At stake? A chance to head to Broadway.
The two winners for Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role at the Sutton Foster Awards take their A-game to New York City to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards–also known as the Jimmy Awards.
Named for Broadway star and Tony winner Sutton Foster, these awards recognize individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performances for two leading roles in a high school musical theatre production. It also honors the commitment of Michigan teachers and schools to excellence in performing arts education.