2025 Program Information

Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Roger Rees Awards Showcase!

This idea of young people showing their acting chops and being recognized for it is something that he would have adored. So, I hope everybody who is competing for the Roger Rees Awards understands this kind of lifelong commitment to trying to be better at what we, who work in the theater, try to do. What Roger's life is a great example of is that you never stop learning, you never stop working, you never stop striving to be better. These kids here today are on that path, and if Roger's name is on that path as a signpost, then Heaven is happier today because he's up there pointing down going, ‘yeah, yeah, yeah, keep going, keep going, keep at it, just keep at it.’" - Rick Elice

2025 Roger Rees Award Highlights

Highlight video coming soon!

The 2025 Roger Rees Awards showcase was held Monday May 19, 2025, at Symphony Space in
New York City. Students from all over the Greater New York area were recognized for their Excellence in Theater Arts.

Awards

The Roger Rees Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical

Starcatcher Award

Recognizing excellence in leadership, character, and performance.

New Faces Honors

Recognizing Excellence in Solo Performance

The Harmony Helper Award for Excellence in Choral Group Performance

Student Reporter Award

Recognizing excellence in journalism.

New York City Center Student Orchestra Award

New York City Center Scenic and Costume Designer Showcase

Broadway Education Alliance Award for Excellence in Innovative Theater Arts Education

Recognizing the work, dedication, and ingenuity of theater arts educators.