The B.A. in Theatre with a major in Musical Theatre at James Madison University is designed for aspiring performers who seek rigorous, professionally focused training within a comprehensive university education. You will immerse yourself in the interdisciplinary art of musical theatre, developing essential skills in acting, dance, voice, performance, and audition technique. This program cultivates your unique artistic voice while providing a deep understanding of musical theatre history, analysis, and collaborative production, preparing you to engage meaningfully with the performing arts landscape.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over four years, blending intensive studio work with theoretical coursework. You will participate in musical theatre laboratories, jazz dance classes, private voice instruction, and performance analysis, alongside studies in music theory and world theatre history. In your final year, you will complete a senior seminar or honors project, culminating in a strong portfolio and the practical experience needed to pursue professional careers in musical theatre, regional theatre, Broadway, film, television, or arts education.