Musical Theatre

Use your Academic Bulletin

Students pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre should use the Academic Bulletin year appropriate for your year of matriculation.

Requirements for Musical Theatre B.F.A. degrees can be found by clicking on the relevant Bulletin below:

2019-20: Musical Theatre B.F.A., College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin
2018-19: Musical Theatre B.F.A., College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin
2017-18: Musical Theatre B.F.A., College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin
2016-17: Musical Theatre B.F.A., College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin
2015-16: Musical Theatre B.F.A., College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin

Core objectives of our Musical Theatre program are:

To train performers in voice, dance and acting as well as creative skills that extend beyond performance

  • Choreography
  • Directing
  • Musical Direction
  • Composing
  • Writing
  • Musical Instrument

To gain an appreciation and knowledge of the history of musical theatre

To work collaboratively

To meet the demands of the 21st century job market

  • Provide networking with NYC and Chicago (Agents, Casting Directors, Creatives)
  • Internships with casting directors and agents
  • Whenever possible cast students in professional productions that faculty are associated with
  • Provide opportunities on and off campus to serve on creative staffs as assistant director, choreographer, or musical director