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‘Aladdin”s Adam Jacobs leads workshop for Broadway in Chicago’s sixth annual BiC awards for high schoolers

May 4, 2017

CHICAGO – Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that the sixth annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards will feature a workshop led by Adam Jacobs, star of Disney’s Aladdin North American tour, who originated the title role in Aladdin on Broadway, along with his wife Kelly Jacobs, who previously performed in Chicago in the Mary Poppins North American tour.  The Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards will be held at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E Chestnut) on Monday, June 5, 2017. Sponsored by Aladdin and Grosh Backdrops & Drapery, the Illinois chapter of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards serves as an annual national celebration of outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by high school students.

Jacobs most recently originated and starred in the iconic title role in Aladdin on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre.   Jacobs, who received a 2014 Drama Desk Award nomination for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” for his portrayal of “Aladdin,” has previously appeared on Broadway as “Marius” in Les Miserables and “Simba” in The Lion King and recently released his debut album, “Right Where I Belong,” featuring songs of Alan Menken.

In addition to the workshop, finalists will receive tickets to Aladdin in Chicago (currently playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through Sept. 10, 2017).  Finalists will perform for a panel of casting agents and theater professionals on stage at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on June 5, 2017. From the twenty-four finalists, the top two performers (Best Actor and Best Actress award recipients) will receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in a performance enrichment program and represent the state of Illinois at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards), on Broadway.

An award for Best Production, Best Direction of a Musical, and the Grosh Scenic Design Award will be presented to participating schools.

The 2016 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Award recipients were Jack Cahill-Lemme of Park Ridge, IL (Main South High School) as BEST ACTOR for his portrayal of Edward Bloom in BIG FISH, Cecilia Trippiedi of Orland Park, IL (Carl Sandburg High School) as BEST ACTRESS for her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY, Cary-Grove High School  for their production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA (BEST PRODUCTION) and Coal City High School for their production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (BEST SCENIC DESIGN).

For more information on both awards and complete rules and regulations, visit BroadwayInChicago.com/IHSMTA.  For more information on The Jimmy® Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA), visit www.JimmyAwards.com.

ABOUT THE JIMMY AWARDS
The Jimmy® Awards/The National High School Musical Theatre Awards™ (NHSMTA) impacts more than 50,000 students who participate in high school musical theatre competitions sponsored by presenters of Touring Broadway productions throughout the United States.  A Best Actress and Best Actor winner from each of these competitions is sent to New York for a week-long theatre intensive of coaching and rehearsals with industry professionals in preparation for a one-night-only showcase on Broadway, where a panel of judges crowns the nation’s top performers. Named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander, the program has been the catalyst for more than $1,000,000 in educational scholarships.

In 2012, the program inspired preeminent broadcaster WGBH Boston to produce a 3-part documentary series called “Broadway or Bust,” which follows students on a journey from their hometown competitions to their debut on Broadway. The series remains popular viewing at www.pbs.org. Presented by The Broadway League Foundation, the ninth annual Jimmy® Awards will take place on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Coaching and rehearsals for this one-of-a-kind event will be held Monday, June 19, 2017 through Monday, June 26, 2017 in New York City. For more information, please visit www.JimmyAwards.com.

ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

Disney’s Aladdin

Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Disney’s Aladdin features music by Tony Award and eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida) and four-time Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!).  

Aladdin, adapted from the Academy Award®-winning animated Disney film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights,” is brought to fresh theatrical life in this bold new musical.  Aladdin’s journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance.  This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

Tickets for Aladdin at the Cadillac Palace Theatre are on sale now.  In Chicago, tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.  A select number of Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available for many performances. Group tickets for 15 or more are available by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. For a complete performance schedule for Aladdin, please visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

GROSH BACKDROPS & DRAPERY

Grosh Backdrops & Drapery supplies schools and theaters with an extensive selection of backdrops and drapery at the most competitive pricing.  A choice of sizes and beautiful scenes help you enhance any production. Two warehouse locations reduce shipping times and cost.  Visit us online to view our entire inventory of 5,000 products in 75 unique categories, check pricing and availability, and to reserve your order today at www.grosh.com.

ABOUT BROADWAY IN CHICAGO

Broadway In Chicago was created in July 2000 and over the past 17 years has grown to be one of the largest commercial touring homes in the country.  A Nederlander Presentation, Broadway In Chicago lights up the Chicago Theater District entertaining well up to 1.7 million people annually in five theatres.  Broadway In Chicago presents a full range of entertainment, including musicals and plays, on the stages of five of the finest theatres in Chicago’s Loop including The PrivateBank Theatre, the Oriental Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and just off the Magnificent Mile, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.  For more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

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List of Participating Schools at the 2017 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards provided below:

Name of School City
Addison Trail High School Addison
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Lincolnshire
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Palos Hills
Barrington High School Barrington
Benet Academy Lisle
Bolingbrook High School Bolingbrook
Byron High School Byron
Canton High School Canton
Carl Sandburg High School Orland Park
Carterville High School Carterville
Cary-Grove High School Cary
Champaign Central High School Champaign
Chicago Academy for the Arts Chicago
Chicago Christian High School Palos Heights
Coal City High School Coal City
Crystal Lake Central High School Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake South High School Crystal Lake
Deerfield High School Deerfield
Delavan High School Delavan
Downers Grove South High School Downers Grove
Dunlap High School Dunlap
Elgin High School Elgin
Evanston Township High School Evanston
Evergreen Park High School Evergreen Park
Farmington Central School District Farmington
Fenwick High School Oak Park
Frankfort Community High School West Frankfort
Glenbard West High School Glen Ellyn
Glenbrook North/South Northbrook
Grayslake Central High School Grayslake
Hampshire High School Hampshire
Harvest Christian Academy Elgin
Hinsdale South High School Darien
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Flossmoor
Hononegah High School Rockton
Joliet West High School Joliet
Kaneland High School Maple Park
Lake Forest High School Lake Forest
Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich
Libertyville High School Libertyville
Lincoln-Way East High School Frankfort
Lincoln-Way West High School New Lenox
Maine East High School Park Ridge
Maine South High School Park Ridge
Marion High School Marion
Meridian Senior High School Macon
Minooka Community High School Minooka
Moline High School Moline
Monmouth-Roseville High School Monmouth
Mother McAuley High School Chicago
Mundelein High School Mundelein
Naperville Central High School Naperville
Nazareth Academy Lagrange park
Normal Community High School Normal
Northside College Preparatory High School Chicago
Oak Park & River Forest High School Oak Park
Oswego High School Oswego
Palatine High School Palatine
Plainfield East High School Plainfield
Prairie Ridge High School Crystal Lake
Providence Catholic High School New Lenox
Rockford Christian High School Rockford
Rosary High School Aurora
Saint Ignatius College Prep Chicago
Schaumburg High School Schaumburg
Taft High School Chicago
Thorton Fractional South High School Lansing
Trinity High School River Forest
Urbana High School Urbana
Vernon Hills High School Vernon Hills
Wauconda High School Wauconda
West Aurora High School Aurora
William Fremd High School Palatine
York High School Elmhurst

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