The 17th annual Jimmy Awards took place on June 22, 2026

Hosted by Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang | Photo by Andrew Lipovsky
Photo by Andrew Lipovsky

Five-time Emmy® Award-nominated comedian, actor, writer, and podcast host Bowen Yang hosted the 17th annual Jimmy Awards ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Known for his acclaimed work on Saturday Night Live, his roles in film and television, and as co-host of the award-winning podcast Las Culturistas, Yang brought his distinctive wit, warmth, and enthusiasm for the arts to Broadway's national celebration of high school musical theatre talent. 

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