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The Stephen Sondheim Awards

New Haven, CT

Shubert Theatre of New Haven/Black Rock Theater

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

2026

Delia Canarie
Delia Canarie

Reno Sweeney, Anything Goes

Conard High School

Darragh Hallinan
Darragh Hallinan

Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief

Darien High School

2025

Meadow Hall
Meadow Hall

Vivienne Kensington, Legally Blonde the Musical

New Milford High School

Zach Young
Zach Young

Jack Kelly, Newsies

Brien McMahon High School

2024

Kate Morton
Kate Morton

Donna, Mamma Mia!

Stamford High School

James Thibault
James Thibault

Javert, Les Misérables: School Edition

Conard High School

2023

Jack Haroutunian
Jack Haroutunian

Damian, Mean Girls High School Version

Billerica Memorial High School

Grace Lupoli
Grace Lupoli

Belle, Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Amity Regional High School

2022

Riley Finn
Riley Finn

Robert, The Drowsy Chaperone

Bethel High School

Rachel Kearse
Rachel Kearse

Deloris Van Cartier, Sister Act

Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School

2019

Connor Riordan
Connor Riordan

Jack Kelly, Newsies

Valley Regional High School

Myranda Silva
Myranda Silva

Judy Bernly, 9 to 5

West Warwick High School

2018

Cooper Cardone
Cooper Cardone

Beast, Beauty and the Beast

North Kingstown High School

Teah Renzi
Teah Renzi

Eponine, Les Misérables

Newtown High School