The Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards
May 16, 2026
Starting: 7:00 PM
Student performers from across Miami-Dade County take the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for a showcase highlighting musical theater talent and achievement. The event takes place Saturday, May 16, marking the inaugural Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase as part of the Arsht Impact series.
Modeled after national awards programs, the evening features live performances representing nominated high school productions, with categories recognizing areas such as vocal performance, dance, orchestral work, design and technical theater. Selected students perform on the Knight Concert Hall stage, offering a cross-section of emerging talent from school theater programs throughout the county.
The program concludes with the selection of two standout performers who will go on to represent Miami-Dade County at The Broadway League’s Jimmy Awards in New York.