Jerry Awards & Ensemble
Recognizing excellence in high school musical theater.
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Recognizing Excellence
The Jerrys, one of Wisconsin’s High School Musical Awards Programs, encourages, recognizes and honors excellence in high school musical theater. The program began in the 2009/10 school year as the Tommy Awards, and was renamed in 2017/18 season to The Jerrys after philanthropist and arts supporter W. Jerome Frautschi. Educators and industry professionals attend productions at nearly 115 high schools in 30 counties around the state, providing valuable feedback. The program elevates the importance of musical theater within high schools.
School and student achievements are honored and featured in an awards show held at Overture Center in June. As a participating awards program in The Jimmys, two students are selected to represent The Jerrys at the competition in New York City.
2025/26 Jerry Awards Application
Jerry Awards Performance Schedule
Watch the 2025 Jerry Awards
Students at participating high schools can participate in The Jerry Ensemble, become a Student Social Influencer and receive special ticket deals to Broadway and other performances at Overture Center, The Grand Theater and Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Overture Blog
Jerry Award Winners Ava Greenberg and Nolan Travis Shine at the 2024 Jimmy Awards
The Jerry Ensemble
The premier performance groups representing the Jerry Awards in Central and Southern Wisconsin featuring select vocal performers from schools participating in the Jerry Awards program. Students are selected through auditions each year.
Questions?
Reach out to us at jerryawards@overture.org and we'd be happy to answer!
Jerry Awards Partners & Sponsors
Overture Center is pleased to partner with The Grand Theater and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts expanding the reach of the Jerry Awards to Wausau and Milwaukee area schools.
