STUDENT WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHEAST OHIO'S DAZZLE AWARDS!
With the aim of inspiring performance and recognizing the importance of musical theater and arts education in Northeast Ohio high schools, Playhouse Square held the third annual Dazzle Awards presented by Patricia & John Chapman on Saturday, May 19. The Dazzle Awards are affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards("The Jimmy Awards") presented by The Broadway League Foundation.
This regional program offered arts education opportunities throughout the school year and culminated with an awards showcase staged by Broadway director/choreographer Rommy Sandhuand hosted by Todd Meany of Cleveland's Own Fox 8. 250 students performed in fully choreographed opening and closing numbers. Each school nominated in the Connor Family Best Musical categories performed a song from their musical in full make-up and costumes, and the John and Patricia Chapman Best Actor and Actress nominees performed together in medleys.
Prior to start of the show, students walked the "PNC Red Carpet" as they entered the Connor Palace. Student reporters representing 14 high schools interviewed and photographed their classmates to school news programs, newspapers, social media channels and yearbooks.
