The Philadelphia Independence Awards

09/19/2026

What a day at celebrating Philadelphia with so many of the city’s best artists in the beautiful plaza! Special guest performances included alum (2024), (2022), and (2024)!

09/18/2026

Ensemble Arts Philly is ushering in a brand new arts season with the return of Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest.

09/16/2026

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko takes a look inside the Philadelphia Independence Awards celebrating exceptional musical talent across over 30 schools.

09/15/2026

See you Saturday! Join past winners , , and this Saturday, September 19 | 11AM-3PM, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Join these talented nominees as they help launch the 2026/2027 season with an exciting celebration!
Experience a vibrant array of live performances and engaging activities, showcasing the upcoming Ensemble Arts season, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and regional arts and cultural organizations. Plus, expect fantastic ticket deals, giveaways, venue tours, and more!

09/04/2026

Know someone who's got the eye for show-stopping choreography, belt-worthy vocals, and top-tier high school drama? The Philadelphia Independence Awards are officially recruiting Adjudicators for the upcoming season!

If you love supporting the next generation of theater talent, this is your sign to join the team.

Now Recruiting: 2026–27 Adjudicators for the Philadelphia Independence Awards for High School Musical Theater The Philadelphia Independence Awards (501c3), celebrating excellence in high school musical theater, is seeking dedicated adjudicators for the 2026–27 season! Adjudicators play a vital r...

08/28/2026

🎭 LIGHTS UP ON THE 2027 SEASON! 🎭 Registration for The Philadelphia Independence Awards opens Tuesday, Sept 1! ⚠️ It’s going to be a crowded season, so make sure your director registers your school right away to secure your spot. 🎟️ All info at independenceawards.com Tag your schools! 👇 Ensemble Arts Philly The Jimmy Awards Theatre Philadelphia School District Philadelphia

07/10/2026

Thank you Sheila Watko and NBC10 Philadelphia for your support and coverage of PIA! Ensemble Arts Philly

Philly Live’s Sheila Watko takes a look inside the Philadelphia Independence Awards celebrating exceptional musical talent across over 30 schools.

06/23/2026

And that’s a wrap on an incredible week The Jimmy Awards ! Congratulations to Scarlett Horoho and Zane Zangwill for completing a rigorous training week and making their debuts! Additional congrats to Zane for winning an “Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble” award & scholarship! Special thanks to Ensemble Arts Philly for making this experience happen, and the incomparable Charlotte d'Amboise , Luis Salgado , Van Kaplan , and Geoffrey Ko . The theatre industry will be alright.
The Jimmys continues to stream through June 25 at jimmyawards.com.
📸 : Angela of York Angela Gonzalez | NYC Photographer & Performer

06/22/2026

Thank you, Alicia Vitarelli

The Jimmy Awards, known as the Tony Awards for high school musical theater, take place Monday night.

06/20/2026

More highlights from The Jimmy Awards
Ensemble Arts Philly Alicia Vitarelli
📸: Angela of York