Overview

Studying in the Department of Theatre and Dance provides opportunities to work in your field before you even graduate. The BFA in Musical Theatre major is a conservatory-style immersive training program in performance for aspiring musical theatre professionals. Students will be trained in all aspects of musical theatre performance including, voice, acting and dance. A unit of ten students will be selected from national auditions each year for acceptance into the program.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

Here at Northern Michigan University you can perform on the Forest Roberts Theatre stage or in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, run a show as a stage manager, and learn the ins and outs of the business from professors who have worked professionally nationally and internationally in dance, musical theatre, and design. Heavy emphasis is placed on

performance,
design,
and technical aspects of theatre

in our major and minor programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory for Theatre and Dance Students
Stagecraft
Entertainment Arts Management
Voice and Movement
Ballet Technique
Jazz Technique
Conditioning for Performers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Music Drama View 1333 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher, you will be admitted to NMU.
Application - Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Transcripts - Request your official high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admissions Office.
Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14702 USD / year

≈ 14702 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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