Students in the Musical Theatre program take part in more than a dozen productions a year, including Senior Showcase, attended by invited New York theater professionals.
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A real-world musical theatre training experience that only New York City can provide, taught by Broadway performers and creators.
Manhattan School of Music’s prestigious Musical Theatre Program 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.
“We’re focused on creating the next generation of quadruple threats: equal parts singer, actor, dancer, and artist citizen.” Luis Perez Associate Dean and Chair of Musical Theatre
“We’re focused on creating the next generation of quadruple threats: equal parts singer, actor, dancer, and artist citizen.”
Luis Perez
Associate Dean and Chair of Musical Theatre
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.
Prescreening & Audition Procedures
Musical Theatre Handbook
MSM Course Catalog (A plan of study may also be found at the bottom of this page.)
Luis Perez, Associate Dean and Chair 917-493-4557 lperez@msmnyc.edu
Daniel Benavent, Managing Director, Theatrical Productions 917-493-4833 dbenavent@msmnyc.edu
Robert P. Smith, Assistant Manager, Theatrical Productions 917-493-4544 rsmith@msmnyc.edu
Our popular Master Classes feature leading actors, writers and producers who talk about how they built their careers, overcame challenges and in many cases, won Tony awards. Students perform, and are offered feedback.
Guest artists who have recently given master classes at MSM include:
Broadway debut for the Class of 2020! In November, 2016, students in the inaugural MSM Musical Theatre class appeared with Kristen Chenoweth in her show at the Luft-Fontaine theater.
Luis Perez, Associate Dean and Chair of the Musical Theatre Program* Bebe Neuwirth, Artistic Advisor* Shuler Hensley, Co-Chair* Ted Chapin* Graciela Daniele Christine Ebersole Jules Fisher Joseph Joubert* Michael Kerker* Joan Lader* Norm Lewis Jose Llana Marin Mazzie James Naughton Kelli O’Hara Ron Raines* Thomas Schumacher Susan Stroman Tommy Tune
*Steering Committee
Opera News, July 2017
Stay Thirsty, Summer 2016 Interview with MSM Theatre Program Artistic Advisor Bebe Neuwirth
Playbill, May 2015
A video Highlights reel by MSM Musical Theatre sophomore student Laura Zimmer of the Musical Theatre Freshman Spring Showcase, Feb 1 & 2, 2018 at The Riverside Church Theatre
Total Curriculum Hours: 131.5
917-493-4436 admissions@msmnyc.edu
How to Apply Scholarships & Financial Aid Tuition Overview Accepted Students: Dates & Deadlines General Audition Information Admissions FAQs Need More Info? Meet the Admissions Team
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Undergraduate Graduate Doctoral Studies Professional Studies Certificate Artist Diploma Precollege (Ages 5-18) MSM Summer (Ages 8-17)
Associate Dean
Chair of Musical Theatre Dept.
Musical Theatre Dept.
Alexander Technique
Private Voice
Voice Dept.
Related Vocal Studies
Music Theatre Dept.
Fundamentals of Acting
Dance (Jazz)
Dance (Ballet)
Acting
Speech and Diction
Technical Studies
(Costume Design)
Musical Director
(Make-Up)
Music Theory
(Set Design)
(Lighting Design)
Script Analysis
Ensemble Voice