AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Paper Mill Playhouse
Rising Star Awards
100+ Nominations•30+ Wins
The Rising Star Awards is a statewide competition that recognizes excellence in Musical Theater.
Union High School Performing Arts Company currently holds the record for most awards won in a single evening, for their production of Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies, 2015; winning a total of nine awards.
Production details can be found on our Past Productions page by clicking on the show’s poster.
Awards received throughout the years include:
Best Overall Musical
Best Leading Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Group
Best Direction
Best Musical Direction
Best Choreography
Best Chorus
Best Orchestra
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design
Best Hair and Make-up Design
Best Graphic Design