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MATILDA Comes to Black Rock Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

Black Rock Theater has announced its upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, running February 26 through March 1 at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne in downtown Fairfield.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Will Return to Fairfield’s StageOne In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Black Rock Theater will present A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne from December 12–14, 2025. The production features Martin Giannini as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside a professional cast and 29 students from the Black Rock Theater academy.

Black Rock Theater Announces New Residency At Fairfield Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

Black Rock Theater has announced a new residency at Fairfield Theatre Company, bringing innovative performances and community engagement to the venue.

Antonio Cipriano, Cady Huffman & More to Star in CINDERELLA at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Cinderella, originally seen on Broadway in 2013 will play a limited run at Westport Country Playhouse. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Fairfield's Broadway Method Academy Is Now Black Rock Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

Connor Deane, Executive Director of Broadway Method Academy, announced that the non-profit is officially changing its name to BLACK ROCK THEATER. This change marks an exciting new era for the educational theater program as it expands to add professional performance opportunities to its season.

SWEENEY TODD Announced At Black Rock Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022

Black Rock Theater & Broadway Method Academy announced casting for their upcoming musical, “Sweeney Todd”.  A host of professional and college actors will comprise the company.

The Curtain Will Rise Again at Broadway Method Academy With CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2021

Casting is now complete for the upcoming classic American musical Cabaret, produced by Broadway Method Academy. A host of college-aged and professional actors will comprise the company. 

Sacred Heart University to Sponsor Stephen Sondheim Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2021

The ceremony, scheduled for June 7 at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, celebrates outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre and cultivates the next generation of artists. Nominees and attendees from the two New England states are top-tier, high-caliber, high school performing arts students with passion for theatre.

VIDEO: Steve Blanchard, Meredith Inglesby, James Judy & More Sing 'Seasons of Love' With BMA Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020

Broadway Method Academy, the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, like so many other businesses, has been hit hard by the impact of COVID-19. The organization's musicals, classes, and special events have all been canceled or postponed for the foreseeable future.

Photo Flash: NEWSIES Opens at Westport Country Playhouse Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, opens its production of “Disney's Newsies” tonight at the Playhouse. A host of Broadway actors will be featured in the cast alongside the Academy's 40 students.

NEWSIES Announced At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, announced casting for its upcoming musical, a?oeDisney's Newsies.a?? A host of Broadway actors will be featured in the cast alongside the Academy's 40 students.

Alice Ripley Will Join Broadway Method Academy Gala, A Night of a Thousand Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), a non-profit musical theater-training program, will hold its gala, A Night of a Thousand Stars, featuring the Tony Award winner, on Monday, December 2 at the prestigious Westport Country Playhouse.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE LITTLE MERMAID At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2019

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, announced initial casting for its upcoming musical, 'Disney's The Little Mermaid.' A host of Broadway actors will be featured in the cast alongside the Academy's 40 students.

VIDEO: Broadway Method Academy Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2019

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, announced initial casting for its upcoming musical, 'Disney's The Little Mermaid.' A host of Broadway actors will be featured in the cast alongside the Academy's 40 students.

Broadway Method Academy to Stage THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), the resident conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, announced initial casting for its upcoming musical, "Disney's The Little Mermaid." A host of Broadway actors will be featured in the cast alongside the Academy's 40 students.

Photo Flash: High School Theatre Stephen Sondheim Awards Handed Out At Shubert Theatre of New Haven
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2019

On June 3, members of the Broadway community gathered at the Shubert Theatre of New Haven to celebrate excellence in high school musical theater at the second annual Stephen Sondheim Awards.

Second Annual Sondheim Awards Nominees Announced
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019

Broadway Method Academy (BMA), in association with the Shubert Theatre of New Haven and Westport Country Playhouse, announces the nominees for the second annual Stephen Sondheim Awards. The black-tie gala will take place on June 3 at 7:30 pm at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT.  The program's mission is to recognize excellence in high school musical theater.

Broadway Method Academy Announces Casting of ANNIE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2019

Casting is now complete for the upcoming classic family musical Annie, produced by Broadway Method Academy. A host of Broadway actors will be featured alongside the Academy's 45 students.

Broadway Method Academy Finds New Home
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2018

'The move will allow the musical theater organization, which serves as Resident Conservatory of Westport Country Playhouse, to produce more programming and productions.'

Photo Flash: Broadway Method Academy Presents Inaugural Stephen Sondheim Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2018

On June 4, members of the Broadway community gathered at the Shubert Theatre of New Haven to celebrate excellence in high school musical theater at the first annual Stephen Sondheim Awards.