Patrick Riviere Nominated For MITF Award for 'OPA!'

Professional actor, writer and director Patrick Riviere has just been nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Manos in the new musical OPA!, which was presented as part of The Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival.  The awards presentation will be held at The Bleeker Street Theatre on September 5th.  There are four other actors from several shows nominated in this category, including two other actors from OPA!
 
The Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival (MITF), approaching its 10th year, presents the finest talent in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The Commercial Division hosts the festival's "Broadway-in-the-making" series, and the awards ceremony recognizes outstanding work. The MITF offers publishing contracts to its participants and publishes a best of the fest anthology.

OPA! has been nominated for 14 awards including Best Commercial Division Production and Best Ensemble Cast.  For more information visit www.midtownfestival.org