Which NJ High School Had The Best Musical? Theater In Millburn Announces Nominees

MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse, the theater in Millburn, has announced the 2022 nominees for its statewide Rising Star Awards, given to those who participate in high school theater. Each year, schools compete to get their musical noticed.

This year's nominees were announced on May 2. The winners will be announced live on June 6.

For the coveted prize, Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical, these are the nominees and honorable mentions:

• Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
• Columbia High School in Maplewood, Newsies
• Immaculate Heart Academy, Legaly Blonde
• Ridge High School, Basking Ridge, Matilda
• Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, Les Miserable
• Summit High School, Footloose
• West Milford Township High School, Anastasia

Honorable mentions:

• Haddonfield High School, Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
• Hopewell Valley Central High School, Big Fish

There were nominations for actors, actresses, the orchestra, chorus, teacher, director, scenery, and more.

Award Announcements

Tickets to the live Rising Star Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 6 will be made available to final nominees via their school contact on May 4.

The Rising Star Awards will be livestreamed for free on Monday June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Go to PaperMill.org for moreinformation and log in details.

Scholarship applicants and recipients will be notified by email the week of May 9.

A video of the announcement of nominations is here.

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