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BFA Music Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Essential blend of music, acting, and dance training for aspiring Music Theatre artists
•Individual voice instruction, piano, and sight-singing for strong musical foundation
•Courses in acting techniques, scene study, acting for the camera, and voice production
Performance & Productions
•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities
•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles
•Over 170 productions per year across AMDA
Notable Alumni
•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner, founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme
•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film
•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen and Fantine in Les Misérables revival
•Sky Lakota-Lynch — originated Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, 2024 Tony nomination
Degree Flexibility
•Offered on the Los Angeles campus
•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years
•WASC-accredited institution
Academic info
Snapshot
24%
Admit Rate
school-wide
72%
Grad Rate
1.4K
Enrollment
$27K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,416
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$46,928
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$25,437
$30-48k$27,924
$48-75k$43,968
$75-110k$51,214
$110k+$59,423
Program info updated Apr 30, 1:33 AM
Program Highlights
Training
•Essential blend of music, acting, and dance training for aspiring Music Theatre artists
•Individual voice instruction, piano, and sight-singing for strong musical foundation
•Courses in acting techniques, scene study, acting for the camera, and voice production
Performance & Productions
•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities
•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles
•Over 170 productions per year across AMDA
Notable Alumni
•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner, founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme
•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film
•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen and Fantine in Les Misérables revival
•Sky Lakota-Lynch — originated Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, 2024 Tony nomination
Degree Flexibility
•Offered on the Los Angeles campus
•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years
•WASC-accredited institution
Training
•Essential blend of music, acting, and dance training for aspiring Music Theatre artists
•Individual voice instruction, piano, and sight-singing for strong musical foundation
•Courses in acting techniques, scene study, acting for the camera, and voice production
Performance & Productions
•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities
•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles
•Over 170 productions per year across AMDA
Notable Alumni
•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner, founding member of Freestyle Love Supreme
•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film
•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen and Fantine in Les Misérables revival
•Sky Lakota-Lynch — originated Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, 2024 Tony nomination
Degree Flexibility
•Offered on the Los Angeles campus
•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years
•WASC-accredited institution
Updated Apr 30, 1:33 AM
