The 2011 Jimmy Awards are less than 6 hours away!!!

Last night, after the last solo was performed, all 50 participants gathered their belongings and said "goodbye" one last time to their new-found home at NYU. After a good night's sleep, this morning brought a lot of nervous energy and excitement for tonight's show. Today started with breakfast outside under a beautiful NYC sky, then the buses were loaded, taking everyone straight to the Minskoff Theatre. As each nominee stepped through the stage door you could feel their pulse quicken...their Broadway debuts were just hours away! After settling into dressing rooms it was time to wait in the wings for the special moment when each nominee would take the stage for the first time. There were big smiles, a bit of laughter and even a few tears of joy. Once everyone had taken it all in, it was time to get down to the business of technical rehearsal. A lot of rehearsal..a nice lunch, complete with a press masterclass from NYC's Hartman Group, then a few more hours of preparation for what is sure to be a memorable night for everyone in attendance!