"The Jerry Herman Awards are the prerequisite for the Jimmy Awards in June. Tonight, we selected our Best Actor and Best Actress that will be traveling to New York for the big championships."
"I'm so excited for New York. I'm actually going to NYU, so this will be a little preview of New York before I'm there for real."
"It's just the greatest honor, seriously. New York City, Broadway, the Jimmy Awards - it's still settling in here right now to be honest with you."
Kenny Ortega attended the Jerry Herman Awards, celebrating excellence in Los Angeles high school musical theatre. The awards serve as a precursor to the Jimmy Awards. Best Actress Kaleo Knight and Best Actor Jackson Wright were recognized for their performances, with Knight excited for her upcoming move to NYU. Wright expressed his honor in winning again and anticipation for the Jimmy Awards. The winners will compete at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City on June 22.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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