Exclusive Interview: Sutton Foster Awards Winner Lillian Tang
I couldn’t imagine making my Broadway debut at any point in my life, but there’s something extra special and nerve-wracking to do so while still in high school. However, today’s guest has made it look so easy with a professionalism that speaks to her incredible talent. Lillian Tang took East Lansing by storm with her performance from her high school production of Hello Girls, which won her the Sutton Foster Awards and made her a semi-finalist at the 2026 Jimmy Awards. We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Lillian Tang about what this experience was like and where she wants to go with her love for the arts!
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Lillian Tang talks about her personal journey into the arts and what it was like competing in both the Sutton Foster Awards and The Jimmy Awards! With the help of her biggest supporter, her mother, Tang has become quite the triple threat, which helped her secure a win at The Sutton Foster Awards! Tang discusses the SFA process and what it was like to advance to semi-finalist status at The Jimmy’s in NYC. What was it like to learn from some of the leading minds on Broadway? How exciting was it to make her Broadway debut? Check out this exciting interview to find out all these answers and more!
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Sutton Foster Award winner and Jimmy Awards finalist Lillian Tang has had an incredible opportunity this year, which we predict is only the beginning of a fantastic career in the arts. Did you catch her win at the SFA’s at the Wharton Center of the Performing Arts in East Lansing, or her Broadway debut at the Jimmy Awards? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to continue the conversation!
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