The Stephen Sondheim Awards
New Haven, CT
2026 Ceremony Date: May 9, 2026
The Stephen Sondheim Awards aim to connect, cultivate, and celebrate high school musical theater students and educators across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Nominees
2025
Meadow Hall
Vivienne Kensington, Legally Blonde the Musical
New Milford High School
Zach Young
Jack Kelly, Newsies
Brien McMahon High School
2024
Kate Morton
Donna, Mamma Mia!
Stamford High School
James Thibault
Javert, Les Misérables: School Edition
Conard High School
2023
Jack Haroutunian
Damian, Mean Girls High School Version
Billerica Memorial High School
Grace Lupoli
Belle, Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Amity Regional High School
2022
Riley Finn
Robert, The Drowsy Chaperone
Bethel High School
Rachel Kearse
Deloris Van Cartier, Sister Act
Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School
2019
Connor Riordan
Jack Kelly, Newsies
Valley Regional High School
Myranda Silva
Judy Bernly, 9 to 5
West Warwick High School
2018
Cooper Cardone
Beast, Beauty and the Beast
North Kingstown High School
Teah Renzi
Eponine, Les Misérables
Newtown High School