The KPA Bradley Awards
The KPA Bradley Awards
On May 31, 2026, Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) will present the KPA Bradley Awards, an official Regional Awards Program of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), otherwise known as The Jimmy Awards®. With a goal of celebrating young artists and elevating the importance of theatre arts education, The KPA Bradley Awards partners with high schools across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to adjudicate a musical production at each participating school, culminating in an awards ceremony at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville, KY where awards in various categories will be provided to winning students, educators, and ensembles. Two students will be selected at the awards ceremony to represent the region at The Jimmy Awards in New York City, which includes a week of private coaching, master classes, and rehearsals with theatre professionals prior to participation in the national awards ceremony in a Broadway theater.
The KPA Bradley Awards are named in honor of Bradley Broecker, whose central role in bringing touring Broadway shows to Kentuckiana has made an immeasurable impact on the region’s vibrancy. The KPA Bradley Awards are produced by KPA in partnership with the Louisville Theatrical Association.
The KPA Bradley Awards seeks to build community amongst our region’s high school theatre programs, all of which are worthy of celebration for the value they bring to our youth and our communities. Visit our website to see all the talented nominees.https://www.kentuckyperformingarts.org/education/the-bradley-awards.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 5:00 PM
Brown Theatre
315 W Broadway
Ages: Recommended for all ages
Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Access Services:
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Assistive Listening Service
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3638300-0
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3638300-1
