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2026–27 Musical Theatre Audition Deadlines: Prescreens, Applications & Auditions
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Musical theatre deadlines don't work like regular college deadlines. Prescreen videos are often due a month or more before the university application, some programs use early dates tied to callback weekends or Unified auditions, and every school announces on its own schedule. This tracker pulls every confirmed 2026–27 deadline straight from the stageready program database — the same verified, source-linked data that powers each school's profile — and updates automatically as programs publish their dates.
The broad arc of the season: application portals open in August and September (the Common App opens August 1, and most Acceptd-based artistic applications open around the same time), prescreen deadlines cluster between October 1 and December 1, university applications follow in December and January, and callbacks and Unified auditions run January into February. If a school you're tracking isn't in the confirmed table yet, scroll down — last season's dates are listed for planning until new ones are announced.
Confirmed 2026–27 Deadlines
| Date | School | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Elon University (NC) | BFA Music Theatre | Fall on-campus prescreen |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Florida Southern College (FL) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Upload Deadline (Theatre & Dance Day) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | Priority Pre-Screen Deadline & University Application (eligible for all 5 audition dates) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Florida International University (FL) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Spring 2027 & Early Admission (Acceptd) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Auburn University (AL) | BFA Music Theatre | Prescreen Application Deadline |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Florida International University (FL) | BM Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline (November Audition) |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oberlin College & Conservatory (OH) | BM Music Theater | Early Decision and Early Screening Review Materials |
| Oct 15, 2026 | University of Michigan (MI) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall 2027 Musical Theatre Early Option Deadline |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | Fall Pre-Screen Deadline (eligible for spring audition dates) |
| Oct 24, 2026 | University of Oklahoma (OK) | BFA Musical Theatre | Early Prescreen (Nov/Dec callbacks) |
| Oct 26, 2026 | University of Northwestern - St Paul (MN) | BA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Theatre Audition Application Deadline |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Western Carolina University (NC) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline for November Live Audition |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Howard University (DC) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Performance Majors Deadline |
| Nov 1, 2026 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Early Decision I application deadline |
| Nov 1, 2026 | University of Alabama (AL) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Western Connecticut State University (CT) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Emerson College (MA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Early Action / Early Decision I Prescreen |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Eastern Michigan University (MI) | BA Musical Theatre | Audition Form |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Florida Southern College (FL) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Upload Deadline (Winter Auditions) |
| Nov 9, 2026 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Early Decision artistic review scheduling deadline (9:00 AM EST) |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Pepperdine University (CA) | BA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Fine Arts Application (Early Action/Early Decision) |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Northern Kentucky University (KY) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Live audition deadline (Dec) |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Pennsylvania State University (PA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Priority |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Azusa Pacific University (CA) | BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen — Musical Theater Emphasis | Early Application Materials/Audition |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | Final University Application Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Elon University (NC) | BFA Music Theatre | New York Unifieds prescreen |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Elon University (NC) | BFA Music Theatre | Chicago Unifieds prescreen |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Florida State University (FL) | BFA Music Theatre | Application & Prescreen Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Florida State University (FL) | BM Performance — Music Theatre | Final Application and Prescreening Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Ithaca College (NY) | BFA Dance and Choreography for Musical Theatre · BFA Musical Theatre | Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Ithaca College (NY) | BFA Dance and Choreography for Musical Theatre · BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Texas State University (TX) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen (Fall 2027) |
| Dec 1, 2026 | University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) | BM Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | University of Hartford (CT) | BFA Music Theatre | Prescreen |
| Dec 1, 2026 | University of Michigan (MI) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall 2027 SMTD Application and Artistic Profile Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | University of Oklahoma (OK) | BFA Musical Theatre | Final Prescreen Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2026 | University of Southern California (CA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Deadline |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Elon University (NC) | BFA Music Theatre | Winter/spring on-campus prescreen |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Northern Kentucky University (KY) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Video audition deadline (Dec) |
| Dec 3, 2026 | University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music (OH) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Oberlin College & Conservatory (OH) | BM Music Theater | Regular Decision Screening Materials and Applicant Portal Forms |
| Dec 7, 2026 | University of California - Los Angeles (CA) | BA Theater — Musical Theater | Supplemental Application Deadline |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Temple University (PA) | BFA Musical Theater | Prescreen Deadline |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Pennsylvania State University (PA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Final |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Pennsylvania State University (PA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Early Decision II application deadline |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Western Connecticut State University (CT) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline / Unified Auditions Deadline |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Arizona State University (AZ) | BM Performance — Music Theatre | Fall admission application |
| Jan 5, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Regular Decision application deadline |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Codarts Rotterdam (South Holland) | BM Music Theatre | Application and assignment submission deadline |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Western Carolina University (NC) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline for January Zoom Audition |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Texas Christian University (TX) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Florida Southern College (FL) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Upload Deadline (Spring Auditions) |
| Jan 11, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Early Decision II artistic review scheduling deadline (9:00 AM EST) |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Emil Dale Academy (England) | BA (Hons) Musical Theatre | UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Scotland) | BA Musical Theatre | UK Applicants |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | Final Pre-Screen Deadline (in-person & virtual auditions) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Florida International University (FL) | BM Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline (February Audition) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | University of North Carolina - Greensboro (NC) | BFA Drama — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Submission Deadline |
| Jan 16, 2027 | University of Alabama - Birmingham (AL) | BFA Musical Theatre | Final Acceptd Deadline |
| Jan 18, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Regular Decision artistic review scheduling / Phase 1 video deadline (9:00 AM EST) |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Emerson College (MA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Regular Decision Prescreen |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Pepperdine University (CA) | BA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Fine Arts Application (Regular Decision/Transfer) |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Scotland) | BA Musical Theatre | International (incl. EU) |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Florida International University (FL) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Final Deadline (Acceptd) |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Temple University (PA) | BFA Musical Theater | University Application Deadline |
| Feb 1, 2027 | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (HI) | BA Music — Musical Theater | Music Department Fall Admission — International |
| Feb 1, 2027 | University of Northwestern - St Paul (MN) | BA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Spring Audition Application Deadline |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Western Connecticut State University (CT) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Western Carolina University (NC) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline for February Live Audition |
| Feb 6, 2027 | James Madison University (VA) | BA Musical Theatre | Final Video Submission Deadline |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Ohio Northern University (OH) | BFA Musical Theatre | Unified audition prescreen (portal not open) |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Elon University (NC) | BFA Music Theatre | International student application |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Florida International University (FL) | BM Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline (March Audition) |
| Feb 19, 2027 | SUNY Fredonia (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Azusa Pacific University (CA) | BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen — Musical Theater Emphasis | Standard Application Materials/Audition |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | Video Audition Scholarship Consideration Deadline |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Belmont University (TN) | BFA Musical Theatre · BM Musical Theatre | In-Person Audition Scholarship Consideration Deadline |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Evangel University (MO) | BA Music Theatre | Fine Arts Scholarship audition/portfolio |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Ohio Northern University (OH) | BFA Musical Theatre | Talent award audition |
| Mar 1, 2027 | University of Montevallo (AL) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Fall Admission |
| Mar 6, 2027 | University of Northern Colorado (CO) | BFA Musical Theatre | PVA Application/Audition Form Deadline |
| Mar 12, 2027 | SUNY Cortland (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Video Audition Submission |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Augustana College (IL) | BA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Scholarship Audition Application |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Baylor University (TX) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Materials Deadline |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Emerson College (MA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Priority Transfer Prescreen |
| Mar 15, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | External transfer application deadline |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Northern Kentucky University (KY) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Live audition deadline (Mar) |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Northern Kentucky University (KY) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Video audition deadline (Mar) |
| Mar 30, 2027 | New York University (NY) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | External transfer artistic review scheduling deadline (9:00 AM EST) |
| Apr 15, 2027 | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (HI) | BA Music — Musical Theater | Music Department Fall Admission |
| May 1, 2027 | Biola University (CA) | BA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Final Conservatory Deadline |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Arcadia University (PA) | BFA Acting — Musical Theater | Digital Submission Final Deadline |
Live from the stageready program database, in date order. Each date is verified against the school’s own site or application portal — click the school for full audition requirements, sources, and costs.
How to Read These Deadlines
A few patterns to know:
- Early vs. final prescreen deadlines. Many programs offer an early prescreen date tied to the first callback weekend and a final date for the last one. Earlier submissions generally mean more callback slots are still open — treat the earliest date that applies to you as the real deadline.
- Rolling / TBD. A handful of programs review on a rolling basis or haven't pinned a date. For those, earlier is safer — rolling programs fill as they review.
- Prescreens come first. At most prescreen schools the video is due before or alongside the university application. Build your filming schedule backwards from your earliest prescreen date — our wild card guide covers the video piece most students underestimate.
Schools That Haven’t Published 2026–27 Dates Yet
| Last Published Date | School | Program | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 (2025–26) | Austin Peay State University (TN) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | BFA application deadline |
| Oct 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Baldwin Wallace University (OH) | BM Music Theatre | To audition in Oct |
| Nov 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Baldwin Wallace University (OH) | BM Music Theatre | To audition in Nov or Dec |
| Jan 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Baldwin Wallace University (OH) | BM Music Theatre | To audition in Jan or Feb |
| Apr 29, 2026 (2025–26) | Bowling Green State University (OH) | BA Communication — Musical Theatre | Acceptd Submission Deadline |
| Jul 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Brenau University (GA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 GTA Virtual Submission Deadline |
| Nov 30, 2025 (2025–26) | California State University - Chico (CA) | BFA Musical Theatre | University App Deadline (BFA MT) |
| Jan 1, 2026 (2025–26) | California State University - Chico (CA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Acceptd Audition Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Carnegie Mellon University (PA) | BFA Drama — Music Theater | Application & Prescreen |
| Feb 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Central Washington University (WA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Full Consideration |
| Jun 30, 2026 (2025–26) | Central Washington University (WA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Final Acceptd Deadline |
| Jan 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Columbia College Chicago (IL) | BA Musical Theatre | Portfolio Submission |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Columbia College Chicago (IL) | BFA Musical Theatre | BFA/BMus Materials Deadline |
| Jan 24, 2026 (2025–26) | Emory & Henry University (VA) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 BFA and Theatre Scholarship Submission Deadline |
| Jan 5, 2026 (2025–26) | Florida Atlantic University (FL) | BFA Musical Theatre · BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Nov 7, 2025 (2025–26) | George Mason University (VA) | BFA Theater — Musical Theater Performance | Early Action |
| Feb 7, 2026 (2025–26) | George Mason University (VA) | BFA Theater — Musical Theater Performance | Regular Decision |
| Nov 1, 2025 (2025–26) | George Mason University (VA) | BFA Theater — Musical Theater Performance | Transfer (Spring 2026) |
| Jul 19, 2026 (2025–26) | George Mason University (VA) | BFA Theater — Musical Theater Performance | Transfer (Fall 2026) |
| Jan 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) | BFA Music Theatre | Prescreen |
| Nov 29, 2025 (2025–26) | Indiana University - Bloomington (IN) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen - early audition round |
| Dec 13, 2025 (2025–26) | Indiana University - Bloomington (IN) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen - later audition rounds |
| Sep 30, 2026 (2025–26) | Leeds Conservatoire (England) | BA (Hons) Musical Theatre | Acceptd materials deadline |
| Jun 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Lindenwood University (MO) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre Emphasis | Video Audition / Digital Portfolio Submission |
| Jul 20, 2026 (2025–26) | Long Island University Post (NY) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Acceptd Application |
| Nov 21, 2025 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | First Video Audition Submission Deadline |
| Feb 6, 2026 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | Second Video Audition Submission Deadline |
| Mar 6, 2026 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | Third Video Audition Submission Deadline |
| May 1, 2026 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | Application Deadline (International Applicants) |
| Jun 30, 2026 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | Application Deadline (Canadian/Domestic Applicants) |
| Jul 7, 2026 (2025–26) | MacEwan University (AB) | BFA Music Theatre Performance | Final Video Audition Submission Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Manhattan School of Music (NY) | BM Musical Theatre | Priority Application Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Manhattan School of Music (NY) | BM Musical Theatre | Prescreen Videos Due |
| Jan 5, 2026 (2025–26) | Manhattan School of Music (NY) | BM Musical Theatre | Deadline to Schedule Audition |
| Feb 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Manhattan School of Music (NY) | BM Musical Theatre | Recorded Audition Deadline |
| Mar 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Marymount Manhattan College (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Application Deadline |
| Aug 3, 2026 (2025–26) | Metropolitan State University of Denver (CO) | BFA Theatre — Music Theatre | Register for August Music Audition |
| Aug 18, 2026 (2025–26) | Minnesota State University - Mankato (MN) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | BFA/Talent Grant Application |
| Jan 19, 2026 (2025–26) | Missouri State University (MO) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Molloy University / CAP21 (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Priority Deadline |
| Jan 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Nazareth University (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Prescreen |
| Mar 6, 2026 (2025–26) | Nazareth University (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Final Audition (On Campus) |
| Jul 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE) | BFA Musical Theatre | Acceptd deadline (portal not open) |
| Jul 31, 2026 (2025–26) | New World School of the Arts (FL) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Acceptd Prescreen Final Deadline |
| Nov 6, 2025 (2025–26) | New York University (NY) | BM Vocal Performance — Music Theatre | Early Decision I Prescreen |
| Jan 8, 2026 (2025–26) | New York University (NY) | BM Vocal Performance — Music Theatre | Early Decision II Prescreen |
| Jan 13, 2026 (2025–26) | New York University (NY) | BM Vocal Performance — Music Theatre | Regular Decision Prescreen |
| Mar 21, 2026 (2025–26) | New York University (NY) | BM Vocal Performance — Music Theatre | External Transfer Prescreen |
| Oct 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Oklahoma City University (OK) | BM Music Theater | Fall 2026 Prescreen Deadline for November Callback |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Oklahoma City University (OK) | BM Music Theater | Fall 2026 Prescreen Deadline for January/February Callback |
| Nov 15, 2025 (2025–26) | Rider University (NJ) | BFA Musical Theatre | Deadline |
| Jun 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Rowan University (NJ) | BA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Virtual Audition Submission Deadline |
| Jan 14, 2026 (2025–26) | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (Wales) | BA (Hons) Musical Theatre | UCAS Conservatoires Application Deadline |
| Nov 30, 2025 (2025–26) | San Diego State University (CA) | BA Musical Theatre | Cal State Apply deadline |
| Dec 31, 2025 (2025–26) | San Diego State University (CA) | BA Musical Theatre | Acceptd audition deadline |
| Jan 11, 2026 (2025–26) | Slippery Rock University (PA) | BFA Acting — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Deadline |
| Nov 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Southern Methodist University (TX) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 Musical Theatre Prescreen Deadline for Early Auditions |
| Dec 15, 2025 (2025–26) | Southern Methodist University (TX) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 Musical Theatre Prescreen Deadline for Later Auditions |
| Feb 22, 2026 (2025–26) | Southern Utah University (UT) | BFA Musical Theatre | Acceptd Application Deadline |
| Feb 28, 2026 (2025–26) | Southern Utah University (UT) | BFA Musical Theatre | Online-Only Video Audition Due |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | SUNY Binghamton (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Portfolio Deadline |
| Mar 6, 2026 (2025–26) | SUNY Geneseo (NY) | BA Musical Theatre · BFA Musical Theatre | Recommended Audition Deadline |
| Dec 1, 2025 (2025–26) | Syracuse University (NY) | BFA Musical Theater | Application & Prescreen |
| Jan 5, 2026 (2025–26) | Syracuse University (NY) | BFA Musical Theater | Virtual Callback Materials |
| Mar 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Taylor University (IN) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 MTD Audition and Scholarship Application Deadline |
| Jan 31, 2026 (2025–26) | Texas Tech University (TX) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Final Acceptd Submission |
| May 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Texas Tech University (TX) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Late Consideration |
| Jun 1, 2026 (2025–26) | The New School (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall Priority Deadline |
| Aug 20, 2026 (2025–26) | The New School (NY) | BFA Musical Theatre | Fall Application Closes |
| Jan 12, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Central Florida (FL) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Acceptd Submission |
| Mar 29, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Memphis (TN) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Scholarship Audition Deadline |
| Dec 31, 2025 (2025–26) | University of Miami (FL) | BFA Theatre Arts — Comprehensive Musical Theatre | Acceptd Prescreen Deadline |
| Feb 5, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Minnesota Duluth (MN) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | UMD Campus audition/interview sign-up cutoff |
| Feb 28, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Minnesota Duluth (MN) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Acceptd application deadline |
| Mar 5, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Minnesota Duluth (MN) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Chanhassen audition/interview sign-up cutoff |
| Mar 22, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Mobile (AL) | BFA Performance — Musical Theatre | Fall 2026 Recorded Audition Submission Deadline |
| Mar 1, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Nevada, Reno (NV) | BA Musical Theatre | Video Audition Submission |
| Mar 15, 2026 (2025–26) | University of South Dakota (SD) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Priority Deadline |
| May 1, 2026 (2025–26) | University of South Florida (FL) | BA Musical Theatre | Voluntary Acceptd Submission |
| Aug 14, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Southern Maine (ME) | BM Music Performance — Musical Theatre | Acceptd application deadline |
| Aug 25, 2026 (2025–26) | University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (WI) | BFA Theatre Performance — Musical Theatre | Fall Admission |
| Jan 31, 2026 (2025–26) | Utah Valley University (UT) | BFA Theatre Arts — Musical Theatre | Prescreen Video Due |
| Jan 15, 2026 (2025–26) | Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Regular Decision |
| Feb 1, 2026 (2025–26) | Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) | BFA Theatre — Musical Theatre | Priority Audition Deadline (Performance Track) |
| Oct 31, 2025 (2025–26) | Weber State University (UT) | BA Musical Theatre | Virtual Audition Submission Deadline |
| May 1, 2026 (2025–26) | West Texas A&M University (TX) | BFA Musical Theatre | Acceptd Deadline |
| Jul 22, 2026 (2025–26) | West Virginia University (WV) | BFA Musical Theatre | Program Application |
| Aug 10, 2026 (2025–26) | West Virginia University (WV) | BFA Musical Theatre | Virtual Audition Submission |
Last season’s dates, shown for planning only — most schools publish new dates between August and October, and this table shrinks as they do. We re-verify each program’s cycle every fall.
Deadline Strategy for the 2026–27 Season
These deadlines are the fixed points — for the full month-by-month plan around them (materials, essays, filming, callbacks, decisions), follow our College Theatre Audition Timeline. The short version, keyed to the table above:
- August: finalize your school list (our acceptance rates and selectivity guide helps you balance it), open every portal, and track all of your deadlines.
- September: pull together your headshot and resume, make a shot list from each school's requirements, and start filming when you feel ready.
- October: ship it — film and submit your prescreens and applications ahead of the October–December deadline cluster, and complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
- November–December: prescreen results arrive; schedule callbacks quickly and book travel.
- January–February: callbacks and Unifieds. Programs with later or rolling deadlines are still in play if your list needs additions.
Every deadline in this tracker also appears on the matching program page on stageready, where you can save schools to a list and track dates against your own application progress.
2026–27 Deadline FAQs
When are musical theatre prescreens due?
Most prescreen deadlines fall between October 1 and December 1 of senior year, with a smaller early wave in September and October tied to first-round callback weekends. The confirmed table above lists every verified 2026–27 date in order.
When do 2026–27 musical theatre applications open?
Most portals open in August and September 2026 — the Common App opens August 1, and Acceptd-based artistic applications typically open in the same window. Once a program's deadline for the new season is confirmed, it appears in the table above; check each program's stageready page for its portal links and application order.
Do I apply to the university or the program first?
It varies by school. Many require the university application before (or alongside) the artistic application; others let you submit the prescreen first. Each program’s stageready page lists the application order and the official source for it — check there before assuming.
What if a school hasn’t announced its 2026–27 deadline yet?
Most programs publish their new dates between August and October. Until then, last season’s date (in the second table) is a reasonable planning proxy — deadlines rarely move by more than a couple of weeks year to year. This tracker updates automatically as schools publish, so check back as you build your calendar.
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