Watch Ben Platt (Repeatedly) React in Awe to the Talent at the 2017 Jimmy Awards | Playbill

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News Watch Ben Platt (Repeatedly) React in Awe to the Talent at the 2017 Jimmy Awards

Aug 30, 2017

The Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen star hosted the June ceremony.

Ben Platt Joseph Marzullo/WENN

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, were presented June 26 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. The awards, which recognize excellence in high school musical theatre, are named in honor of late Broadway theatre owner and producer James M. Nederlander.

SEE WHICH TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARNED TOP MARKS AT THE 2017 JIMMY AWARDS

Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner Ben Platt hosted the annual ceremony, and the Jimmy Awards just released a video of his reactions to the performances throughout the event. Watch Platt's humorous and good-hearted remarks below:

Host @BenSPLATT reacts to the 2017 #JimmyAwards performances. pic.twitter.com/3ZJ9JykHHU
— Jimmy Awards (@JimmyAwards) August 30, 2017

High school students Sofia Deler and Tony Moreno earned the top honors for the evening. Both were awarded a $10,000 scholarship, while several additional finalists received $2,500 toward their education.

Go Inside the 2017 Jimmy Awards Hosted By Tony Winner Ben Platt

Go Inside the 2017 Jimmy Awards Hosted By Tony Winner Ben Platt

The ninth annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards were presented June 26 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.
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Tony Moreno, Ben Platt, and Sofia Deler — Tony Moreno, Ben Platt, and Sofia Deler Henry McGee

Ben Platt Joseph Marzullo/WENN

James L. Nederlander posing with a poster of his dad, James M. Nederlander Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Kiesha Lalama, Ben Platt, Van Kaplan, and the 2017 Winners — Kiesha Lalama, Ben Platt, Van Kaplan, and the 2017 Winners Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Paul Canaan, Bernie Telsey, Tara Rubin, Alecia Parker, Montego Glover, Kent Gash, Rachel Hoffman, Charlotte Wilcox, Kevin McCollum, and Stephanie Klapper Joseph Marzullo/WENN

The 2017 Students Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Charlotte St. Martin, Ben Platt, Kiesha Lalama, Van Kaplan, and the 2017 Students — Charlotte St. Martin, Ben Platt, Kiesha Lalama, Van Kaplan, and the 2017 Students Joseph Marzullo/WENN

The 2017 Winners Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Kiesha Lalama, Ben Platt, Van Kaplan, and the 2017 Winners Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Van Kaplan, Ben Platt, and Kiesha Lalama Joseph Marzullo/WENN

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