Summit High School 'Footloose' Production Gets Rising Star Nominations

Summit NJ

17 May, 2022

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School's spring production of "Footloose" received five Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star nominations, including Outstanding Overall Musical this year. This is the 14th year that Summit has been one of the seven shows nominated for Best Musical in the Rising Star competition that includes 100 schools in New Jersey. Paper Mill Playhouse, the theater in Millburn, announced its 2022 nominees for its statewide Rising Star Awards, which are given to those who participate in high school theater. Summit is among seven productions nominated for Outstanding Overall Musical. The nominations are as follows: Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, The Hunchback of Notre DameColumbia High School in Maplewood, NewsiesImmaculate Heart Academy, Legaly BlondeRidge High School, Basking Ridge, MatildaScotch Plains Fanwood High School, Les MiserableSummit High School, FootlooseWest Milford Township High School, AnastasiaThe Rising Star Awards Ceremony will be held at the Paper Mill Playhouse Tuesday, June 7. As one of the seven schools nominated for Outstanding Overall Musical, the cast of Footloose will perform a number on the stage during the ceremony. Read more: Cut Loose And Get Ready For Summit High's Production Of Footloose Summit also received five final nominations and five honorable mentions: FINAL NOMINATIONS INCLUDEOutstanding Overall Production of a Musical Best Supporting Actor - Evan Gunter Outstanding Chorus - Dan King Outstanding Choreography - Kelly Mott-Sacks Outstanding Orchestra - Alex Bocchino HONORABLE MENTIONS INCLUDEBest Director - Anne Poyner Best Actor - Donald Grennon Best Actress - Anna Sullivan Best Set Design - Jordan Jonata Best Lighting Design - Rick Clark Have a news tip? Email [email protected]. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.