NV High School Musical Theater Awards (Full-Shift)

he Smith Center’s Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards (NVHSMTA) celebrates and encourages talent and achievement in musical theater in high schools throughout Nevada. The program highlights and recognizes students participating in a variety of roles on and off the stage. NVHSMTA is a regional program of the national Jimmy Awards® in New York City, formerly the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. The Jimmy Awards®, presented by The Broadway League, is a national celebration of outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performance and elevating the importance of theater arts education in schools.

The Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards event features showcase performances from four schools, ensemble performances featuring all Lead Actor and Actress Nominees, and finalist solo performances from 10 Lead Nominees. 

2025 Participating Schools

American Heritage Academy
Bishop Gorman High School
Bonanza High School
Boulder City High School
Carson High School
Coronado High School
Desert Oasis High School
Desert Pines High School
Doral Academy Red Rock High School
Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts
Foothill High School
Green Valley High School
Lake Mead Christian Academy
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Legacy High School
Liberty High School
The Meadows School
Shadow Ridge High School
Sierra Vista High School
Spring Valley High School