Overview

Musical Theatre from Manhattan School of Music is the only stand-alone conservatory program in New York City. Our program attracts professional artist-teacher faculty and guest artists many of whom who have created and performed in some of Broadway’s greatest shows such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Chicago, and countless others. Students receive comprehensive training in musical theatre culminating in a fully-accredited Bachelor’s degree.

Studies in the MSM Musical Theatre Program Include:

Musical theatre performance techniques

Musical theatre repertoire and history

Ensemble voice

Acting — Meisner technique

Devised acting

Acting the Song

Scene to Song

Audition techniques

Dance — musical theatre dance, ballet, and tap

Directing

Writing for musical theatre

Music theory

Humanities courses

Students perform in showcase productions and fully produced shows, and participate behind the scenes. The culmination of the degree program includes a high-profile Senior Showcase, attended by invited New York theatre professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory Core

Humanities Core

Required Piano

Acting

Acting for Musical Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Drama View 1333 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts (showing proof of equivalency to the U.S. educational system) are only required after admission decisions are issued.
All applicants whose native language is not English must have an official Duolingo Online English Test Score (DET) submitted to Manhattan School of Music (MSM).
All applicants are asked to submit an informal headshot via the application portal checklist.
Applicants are required to upload an artistic résumé.
All applicants are required to submit letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year
Out-of-State

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58000 USD / year

≈ 58000 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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