'Rock Hunter' Spoiled with 3 Midtown Fest Awards

George Axelrod's Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, presented by Wildcat Theatricals, received three awards at the Midtown International Theatre Festival Awards on Sunday night.

The ceremony was held at the Zipper Tavern on Sunday, September 9, where Producer Morgan Sills accepted the show's award for Best Revival.  Director Holly-Anne Ruggiero (Jersey Boys, 700 Sundays, Dracula) tied for the award for Outstanding Direction.  Broadway veteran Tuck Milligan (The Kentucky Cycle, The Herbal Bed, Equus) received the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Irving LaSalle.

The production received a total of eight nominations, tying for most-nominated show of the Festival.  For more information, visit www.willsuccessspoilrockhunter.com.

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? gave a limited run at the WorkShop Theatre Mainstage as part of 8th Midtown International Theatre Festival (www.midtownfestival.org). The cast included: Maria Teresa Creasey, Ed Crescimanni, Ryan Cross, Jennifer Danielle, Nick Mannix, Tuck Milligan, Eric Rubbe, and Morgan Sills.  Costume design by Maria Zamansky, Set Design & Props by Anne Allen Goelz, Lighting Design by Daniel Haley, Sound Design by Jana Hoglund, Hair Design by Leah Loukas.  The Production Stage Manager was Lauren Korba.

Photo by Robb Sapp: Morgan Sills and Jennifer Danielle