Broadway on Main Turns Up the Volume with "School of Rock"

Press release

East Haven's Broadway on Main Set to Rock the House with SCHOOL OF ROCK: The Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber Hit Set to Turn Up the Volume at East Haven's Cabaret on Main Theater April 24 to May 10

April 2, 2026/East Haven, CT....Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock: The Musical takes the stage at Cabaret on Main Theater at 597 Main Street in East Haven, CT from April 24 through May 10. This electrifying, immersive production presented by Broadway On Main Theatre Company is part of Cabaret on Main's Signature Series.

Based on the hit film, this hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie, this high-octane smash delivers face-melting guitar riffs and touching romance in equally awesome doses! In addition to new compositions by Lloyd Webber, the musical features a book by Julian Fellowes, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and is based on the film written by Mike White.

Directed and choreographed by Neil Fuentes, music directed by Edwin Rodriguez and produced by Billy DiCrosta, School of Rock continues the mission of Broadway On Main Theatre Company to provide meaningful, high-quality performance opportunities for both youth and adults while creating impactful, community-centered theatre.

Director Fuentes states, "In this show, we’re working with students who aren’t just acting—they’re playing their instruments live on stage, stepping into a level of visibility and vulnerability that challenges them to trust themselves and each other. Many of these students come in shy, unsure, or afraid to take risks, and through this process, we watch them find their voice—both literally and personally."

DiCrosta adds, "The story itself mirrors that journey: kids who feel boxed in or overlooked discovering confidence, identity, and a sense of belonging through music and mentorship."

The cast features Nick Rapuano as the rocking teacher Dewey Finn. Other cast members include Micky Akridge, Shannon Arnold, Stephania Assail, Oliver Bachman, Ethan Craig, Bianca DaCosta, Avery Denecke, Nicole Floran, Angelina Frosolone, Paige Gaudet, Tyler Gay, Eric Gil, Alicia Gonzalez, Mia Gonzalez, Mya Gonzalez, Gary Guidone, Hunter Hernandez-Maturo, Audrey Lenington, Sophia Marin, Aiden Masterbone, Derek Masterbone, Eli Murnane, Ava Palmer, Lillian Parady, Rick Pegnataro, Frankie Sarceno-Tortora, Dashiell Schroeder, Claire Shipman, Kash Small, Clara Smith, Nyx Smith, Mirella Soto, Piper Stepule, Jack Travali, Tessa Vallen, Quinn Wamsley, Jacqueline White, and Jakob Yakubik.

Performances are April 24 through May 10 at Cabaret on Main Theater, 597 Main Street in downtown East Haven, CT. Show times are Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm; and Sundays at 2pm. Please note there is no Saturday Matinee on April 25. Tickets for School of Rock are $37. Additional information and tickets can be found at cabaret-on-main.com.

The production is presented with support from AT&T, The Orange Rotary Club, New England Performance Insulation, Jeff Snyder, Debi Freund, Sergio Rodriguez, and Randi Rubin Rodriguez.