Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre Concentration
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre is intended for the dedicated and committed student who wishes to pursue a career in musical theatre. This interdisciplinary program involves course work in the core disciplines of music, theatre, and dance, as well as liberal arts courses designed to add historical context and insight into the student’s creative choices through theory and analysis. Our program utilizes the expertise of nationally and internationally recognized faculty from theatre, music, and dance to create a well-rounded artist/scholar.
Students have the opportunity to audition for multiple performance experiences including classic American musicals, contemporary musicals, operettas, plays with music, cabarets, musical revues, workshops/works-in-progress, readings of new musicals, plays, devised performances, and other collaborative & interdisciplinary projects. Students may be cast as early as their first year of enrollment, and all BFA majors are required to audition for every main-stage production. Students are also encouraged to audition for as many studios, dance concerts, and directing scenes as schedules allow.
This interdisciplinary concentration involves course work in the core disciplines of music, theatre, and dance, as well as Liberal Arts and University Core requirements.
All BFA students must fulfill University Core requirements. The course catalog is linked below for current degree information, including course descriptions and all degree requirements. The one sheet linked below provides an example of a 4-year degree sequence for informational purposes only. Please see your advisor for a detailed plan to complete a BFA Musical Theatre Concentration degree.
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance season productions provide a showcase for the creative research of the academic program. Students enrolled in a major are encouraged to audition for non-season performances as schedules allow. Follow the link to view a short list of performance opportunities that are available to all students, including BFA students in the Musical Theatre Concentration.
All BFA candidates must formally audition for admittance into the degree program. All prospective students must be accepted by the University of Texas at Arlington prior to acceptance into the BFA program. Our Acceptd page provides detailed information on what must be submitted for each concentration. After your submission has been reviewed, you may be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person callback. Follow the links below for our two step process.
Fall 2025 audition applications are now open. $35 Acceptd fee is waived until December 15th.
Assistant Professor
Program Head, BFA Musical Theatre
Associate Professor
Associate Chair
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Area Head Dance Minor
