Last night, 5th - 12th grade learners from Innovation Learning Lab eased on down the road to experience the magical world of The Wiz! 💚 🌪️
After the show, they participated in a talkback with members of the cast, crew, and orchestra, getting an inside look at the artistry and history behind the production. Before making their journey to Bass Concert Hall, these talented learners had already clicked their heels together and brought their own adaptation of The Wizard of Oz to life! We're honored to celebrate them and support the next chapter of their artistic journey through our Broadway Experiences for Youth program. 🌟 🌈
#BEYatTPA #TheWizOnTour
Behind every unforgettable production is a team of students making bold choices, solving real problems, leading their peers, and bringing the world of the show to life.
Congratulations to our Heller Awards Student Achievement winners in Marketing, Design, and Stage Management! These students remind us that theatre education is so much more than what you see on stage. It is leadership. Collaboration. Communication. Creativity under pressure. Vision turned into action.
From building campaigns and designing worlds to calling cues and keeping an entire production moving, these young artists take on extraordinary responsibility—and they do it with professionalism, passion, and heart.
We are so proud to celebrate the work you do, the stories you help tell, and the future you are already shaping. ✨
#stagemanagement #atxtheatre #StudentAchievement #hellerawards
✨ We’re still not over last night! ✨
Last night was pure magic, and now it’s time to celebrate our incredible winners! 🏆
Every name, every school, every performance represented the heart, talent, and future of musical theatre in Central Texas — and we could not be more proud.
Congratulations to all of this year’s HAYA winners, nominees, performers, technicians, designers, teachers, families, and schools. What a night. What a community. What a celebration. 🌟
Swipe through to see the winners! 👏🎭✨
#hellerawards #musicaltheatre #broadway #atxtheatre #musical
To be honest…I can barely talk about it without crying a little. This is without a doubt one of the most touching and impactful nights of my entire year. CONGRATULATIONS to each and every young artist nominated for and involved in last night’s spectacular @tpapresents@hellerawardsatx !
An extra special congrats to our Austin 2026 @jimmyawards nominees who will head to NYC to compete in the National Competition!
⭐️ Isaiah Barafwala | Jack Kelly | Newsies | Rouse High School
⭐️London Mays | Alice | Alice by Heart | Weiss High School
Thousands of central Texas high school musical theater students gathered last night at Bass Concert Hall to honor the best and brightest talents from backstage to the spotlight.
🏆 A special shout out to the Best Production winner, “Alice by Heart” | Weiss High School.
Head to my stories to see the rest of the night’s big winners!!
✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨
The wait is over — the Heller Awards for Young Artists are TONIGHT, and Bass Concert Hall is about to be electric!!
📸 Red Carpet opens at 5:30 PM
🎭 Showtime is 7:00 PM
Glam up, cheer loud, and get ready for a night full of unforgettable performances, huge celebrations, and pure HAYA magic.
WE CANNOT WAIT!!! 🌟🏆🎶
#JIMMYS #HAYA #HELLERAWARDS #MUSICALTHEATRE #AWARDS
Our favorite time of year is officially here… it’s HAYA time! ✨
The Heller Awards for Young Artists are TOMORROW, and we cannot wait for an unforgettable night celebrating the future of musical theatre at Bass Concert Hall.
There’s still time to get your tickets — come cheer on these incredible students, feel the magic, and meet us on the red carpet. ❤️
See you tomorrow!
#HAYA2026 #HellerAwards #BassConcertHall #AustinTheatre #TexasPerformingArts #jimmys
They’re not “just high schoolers.”
They are the future of musical theatre. ✨
HAYA alum Dasean Brown knows what this program can mean — and this Wednesday, May 6, you’ll see the next generation of artists step into the spotlight at Bass Concert Hall.
We’ll get to celebrate hundreds of young artists pouring their hearts into the thing they love!
We cannot wait!! 💛🎭
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
#hellerawards #hayas #jimmys #andjuliet #musicaltheatre
To the educators who inspire, guide, and show up for students every single day — this week is for you. 🍎✨
We are grateful to be part of the journey with such passionate teachers across Texas. Thank you for championing the arts, uplifting your students, and making learning come alive. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
#NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek #ArtsInEducation
📸: Robert Silver (1 & 5), Brio Photography (3)
The journey to live performance starts with you! 🚌💛
This School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we’re sending a huge thank you to the drivers who safely transport students to and from our school programs. Thank you for being such an essential part of the experience. We appreciate you more than you know!
#ISpentMyDayAtTPA #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay
📸: Brio Photography
Introducing your host for the evening!
From Hamilton in Puerto Rico alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, to Disney’s The Lion King as Simba, to starring in the upcoming A Different World sequel series — Vincent is returning home to host this year’s Heller Awards!
With nearly 600 of Central Texas high school students taking the Bass Concert Hall stage, live music, unforgettable performances, and an alumni homecoming worth celebrating — this is one night you do not want to miss! Get your tickets before their gone!
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#hellerawards #haya #jimmyawards #musicaltheatre #broadway #broadwayinaustin
Here they are! ✨ The finalists for Student Achievement in Design, Marketing, Stage Management!
Congratulations to everyone! See you at Bass Concert Hall on May 6th! #finalists #awards #hellerawards #JimmyAwards #StudentAchievement
Happy National Volunteer Week! ⭐️
We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make our School Day Performances possible. Your time, energy, and heart make every moment run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you!
#ISpentMyDayAtTPA #VolunteerAppreciationWeek
📸: Brio Photography & Robert Silver
