{"id":6509,"date":"2025-09-18T16:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6509"},"modified":"2025-12-17T15:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:45:04","slug":"bfa-musical-theatre","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-musical-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Musical Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Musical Theatre<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bfa\">BFA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/11142024_32776_BFA-Musical-Theatre-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/11142024_32776_BFA-Musical-Theatre-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students perform Jesus Christ Superstar.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s innovative Musical Theatre program gives you intensive training in acting, singing and dance while preparing you for professional careers on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Through a combination of classroom instruction and performance opportunities, this combined program between our College of the Arts and the John J. Cali School of Music helps you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the industry as true \u201ctriple threat\u201d performers.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll build a strong foundation in acting through scene study and character work, while vocal training and musical theatre repertoire classes strengthen your singing and performance skills. Dance courses in ballet, tap and jazz will help you move with precision, style and expression.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also gain practical experience in audition techniques, performance production, and ensemble work, learning how to bring a show to life from start to finish while collaborating with fellow performers. Graduates leave ready to perform on Broadway in regional theatre, touring productions and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>If you love singing, dancing and acting and want to bring stories to life on stage, then this program is for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accreditation<\/strong>: Our BFA Musical Theatre program meets the rigorous standards of the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nast.arts-accredit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Schools of Theatre<\/a> (NAST) \u2013 a distinction that places us among the nation\u2019s most competitive programs. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/musical-theatre-bfa\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/admission\/admission-bfa-musical-theatre\/\">Audition Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Add Musical Theatre to Your Degree<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Musical Theatre Minor<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Our Minor in Musical Theatre provides an opportunity to major in another area of study while developing your musical theatre skills and knowledge of the field. Coursework includes acting, singing and dance classes, as well as courses designed to help you learn the history and development of the American musical theatre.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/musical-theatre-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Endless Possibilities<\/h2>\n<p>Our Musical Theatre program will place you among world-renowned faculty and performers in the internationally recognized Alexander Kasser Theater, setting you up to thrive in these potential career opportunities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actor<\/li>\n<li>Performer<\/li>\n<li>Stage Manager<\/li>\n<li>Broadway<\/li>\n<li>Theater Manager<\/li>\n<li>Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have access to 7-10 fully staged, professionally designed productions, workshops, recitals, operas, revues, dance performances and other musical theatre works each year, which gives you plenty of opportunities to be seen by industry VIPs and build your resume from the moment you step on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/042722_6590_BFA-Musical-Theatre-cb1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/042722_6590_BFA-Musical-Theatre-cb1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Hear From Our Graduates<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t just take our word for it, recent alumni are making their mark on stage and screen.<\/p>\n<p><div class='program-testimonial'><div class='image-panel mlt-background-cover'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/joshdelacruz-oncampus.jpg.3.2x.generic-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/?f=\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/joshdelacruz-oncampus.jpg.3.2x.generic-1.jpg&amp;type=generic&amp;size=0&amp;scale=1x\" \/><\/div><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The program offers a strong core curriculum that challenged us to stretch our limits in the class and in performance, and the flexibility to focus on specific aspects of this multi-faceted art form. There is no other place I would want to be.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Josh Dela Cruz<\/strong><br \/>\nProgram: Musical Theatre, 2011<br \/>\nCareer: Broadway: <em>Aladdin<\/em>. Off-Broadway: <em>Here Lies Love<\/em> at The Public Theatre, <em>Merrily We Roll Along<\/em> at New York City Center Encores!, <em>The King and I<\/em> at Kansas City Starlight. TV: host (Josh) of Nickelodeon\u2019s reboot of <em>Blue\u2019s Clues<\/em> and You! Film: <em>Point Man<\/em>, Adam Bloom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bmus-music\/\" class=\"name\">Music<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BMUS &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/\">Theatre and Dance<\/a><\/p>The College of the Arts\u2019 Department of Theatre and Dance has trained actors, dancers, production artists, educators and arts managers to create \u201cmagic\u201d for the stage for more than 50 years. Our location 14 miles west of Manhattan puts students just minutes away from Broadway productions, world-class dance performances, internships and all that attracts artists from all over the world.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Life Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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