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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

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Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective25-40 Students

Program Recognition

Named among Playbill's 'Top 20 Producer of Broadway Talent' (2025)

Named one of Backstage Magazine's '16 Best Musical Theatre Programs in the U.S.' (2026)

Named among The Hollywood Reporter's '25 Best Drama Schools in the World' (2024)

Training

Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring

Award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience

New in 2025-26: expanded production season, new professional theatre partnerships, and expanded masterclasses under new leadership team

Performance & Productions

Students perform regionally and nationally while in school, making industry contacts and gaining valuable resume experience

Performance partnerships with Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Play House, and other regional theaters

Six regional premieres produced in partnership with Playhouse Square

Academic premieres include 'Kinky Boots' (first university production), virtual 'Spring Awakening', and first-ever in repertory productions of 'La Boheme' and 'Rent'

Partnership with Near West Theatre creating exciting artistic pathways

Notable Alumni

100% of BW students signed by top agents for the past 10 years through annual New York Showcase

Colton Ryan — Tony Award nominee for New York, New York; originated Gene Laine in Girl from the North Country on Broadway

Jill Paice — Broadway credits include An American in Paris, Curtains, and The Woman in White

Ciara Renée — Broadway's Frozen (Elsa), Big Fish, Pippin, and Waitress

Chris McCarrell — originated the title role in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Les Misérables on Broadway

Caitlin Houlahan — Broadway's Waitress; also appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Mare of Easttown

Jeremy Beloate — Top 5 finalist on Season 26 of NBC's The Voice

Facilities

Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center with 50 soundproofed practice rooms and impressive rehearsal halls

Close proximity to Cleveland's nationally ranked music and arts organizations

Seniors perform in two days of showcases at New World Stages attended by 200 industry professionals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 30 students

Class of 2029: 23 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Class of 2027: 21 students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.79

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,368

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$69,572

Before aid

Average net price

$27,603

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance · bw.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named among Playbill's 'Top 20 Producer of Broadway Talent' (2025)

Named one of Backstage Magazine's '16 Best Musical Theatre Programs in the U.S.' (2026)

Named among The Hollywood Reporter's '25 Best Drama Schools in the World' (2024)

Training

Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring

Award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience

New in 2025-26: expanded production season, new professional theatre partnerships, and expanded masterclasses under new leadership team

Performance & Productions

Students perform regionally and nationally while in school, making industry contacts and gaining valuable resume experience

Performance partnerships with Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Play House, and other regional theaters

Six regional premieres produced in partnership with Playhouse Square

Academic premieres include 'Kinky Boots' (first university production), virtual 'Spring Awakening', and first-ever in repertory productions of 'La Boheme' and 'Rent'

Partnership with Near West Theatre creating exciting artistic pathways

Notable Alumni

100% of BW students signed by top agents for the past 10 years through annual New York Showcase

Colton Ryan — Tony Award nominee for New York, New York; originated Gene Laine in Girl from the North Country on Broadway

Jill Paice — Broadway credits include An American in Paris, Curtains, and The Woman in White

Ciara Renée — Broadway's Frozen (Elsa), Big Fish, Pippin, and Waitress

Chris McCarrell — originated the title role in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Les Misérables on Broadway

Caitlin Houlahan — Broadway's Waitress; also appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Mare of Easttown

Jeremy Beloate — Top 5 finalist on Season 26 of NBC's The Voice

Facilities

Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center with 50 soundproofed practice rooms and impressive rehearsal halls

Close proximity to Cleveland's nationally ranked music and arts organizations

Seniors perform in two days of showcases at New World Stages attended by 200 industry professionals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 30 students

Class of 2029: 23 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Class of 2027: 21 students

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named among Playbill's 'Top 20 Producer of Broadway Talent' (2025)

Named one of Backstage Magazine's '16 Best Musical Theatre Programs in the U.S.' (2026)

Named among The Hollywood Reporter's '25 Best Drama Schools in the World' (2024)

Training

Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring

Award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience

New in 2025-26: expanded production season, new professional theatre partnerships, and expanded masterclasses under new leadership team

Performance & Productions

Students perform regionally and nationally while in school, making industry contacts and gaining valuable resume experience

Performance partnerships with Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Play House, and other regional theaters

Six regional premieres produced in partnership with Playhouse Square

Academic premieres include 'Kinky Boots' (first university production), virtual 'Spring Awakening', and first-ever in repertory productions of 'La Boheme' and 'Rent'

Partnership with Near West Theatre creating exciting artistic pathways

Notable Alumni

100% of BW students signed by top agents for the past 10 years through annual New York Showcase

Colton Ryan — Tony Award nominee for New York, New York; originated Gene Laine in Girl from the North Country on Broadway

Jill Paice — Broadway credits include An American in Paris, Curtains, and The Woman in White

Ciara Renée — Broadway's Frozen (Elsa), Big Fish, Pippin, and Waitress

Chris McCarrell — originated the title role in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Les Misérables on Broadway

Caitlin Houlahan — Broadway's Waitress; also appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Mare of Easttown

Jeremy Beloate — Top 5 finalist on Season 26 of NBC's The Voice

Facilities

Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center with 50 soundproofed practice rooms and impressive rehearsal halls

Close proximity to Cleveland's nationally ranked music and arts organizations

Seniors perform in two days of showcases at New World Stages attended by 200 industry professionals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 30 students

Class of 2029: 23 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Class of 2027: 21 students

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

University application + audition fee due to audition in October (incl. Pittsburgh Unified Auditions)Oct 1, 2026

First-year priority deadline (extra admission + scholarship consideration); also university application + audition fee due to audition in November or DecemberNov 1, 2026

Final university application + audition fee deadline to audition in January or February (last application date with an audition path)Jan 15, 2027

Priority enrollment deposit deadline (deposits refundable until this date, not thereafter)May 1, 2027

Important Dates · bw.edu Auditions · bw.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

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Fee

Audition Fee

$125

Deadline

Application and audition fee deadline for October auditionsOct 1, 2026

Application and audition fee deadline for November or December auditionsNov 1, 2026

Fall Conservatory (Music Theatre) audition decisions releasedDec 10, 2026

Application and audition fee deadline for January or February auditionsJan 15, 2027

Spring Conservatory (Music Theatre) audition decisions releasedMar 4, 2027

Auditions

Pittsburgh Unified

Auditions - Day 1Oct 9, 2026

Auditions - Day 2Oct 10, 2026

Auditions - Day 3Oct 11, 2026

Auditions - Day 4Oct 12, 2026

Virtual Pittsburgh Unified

Auditions - Day 1Oct 16, 2026

Auditions - Day 2Oct 17, 2026

Auditions - Day 3Oct 18, 2026

Other dates

Moonifieds - Day 1Nov 19, 2026

Moonifieds - Day 2Nov 20, 2026

Moonifieds - Day 3Nov 21, 2026

On-campus audition

Nov 21, 2026Jan 30, 2027Feb 13, 2027

Moonifieds - Day 4Nov 22, 2026

New York City Unifieds - Day 1Jan 23, 2027

New York City Unifieds - Day 2Jan 24, 2027

Chicago Unifieds - Day 1Feb 1, 2027

Chicago Unifieds - Day 2Feb 2, 2027

Chicago Unifieds - Day 3Feb 3, 2027

Chicago Unifieds - Day 4Feb 4, 2027

Zoom

AuditionFeb 20, 2027

Auditions · bw.edu Important Dates · bw.edu Auditions · bw.edu

Program Submission

Songs

60-90 Second Voice Video

Upload a video of you singing any song of your choice for studio placement purposes

Anything you'd like — there is no genre requirement

Monologues

One-Minute Monologue Video

Upload an age-appropriate monologue that you connect with, from any genre

Video uploaded to applicant portal by audition date

Dance

One-Minute Dance Combo Video

Two weeks before your scheduled audition date, BW will send you a BW-specific dance combo to learn and record

Upload the video of you performing that dance combo by the morning of your audition date

If unable to record by your audition date, contact perform@bw.edu to discuss options

60-90 Second Wildcard

Upload a video of anything that shows your personality: a special skill, a passion speech, etc

Video to be uploaded by audition date

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Upload to your applicant portal by your audition date

Resume (Required)

Upload to your applicant portal by your audition date

Letters of Recommendation / Evaluation (Required)

Submit the Music Teacher Evaluation Form through the applicant portal

Auditions · bw.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

Three 1-Minute Song Cuts

Have three 1-minute cuts ready for your live audition

There is no genre requirement; sing what you love

BW will choose two of your selections during your live or Zoom audition

Accompaniment

An accompanist is provided for on-campus live auditions

Off-campus live auditions or Zoom auditions may require your own recorded accompaniment

Additional Materials

Recorded accompaniment (optional)

Auditions · bw.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The application for Fall 2027 enrollment is available now

Submit the BW undergraduate application and the $125 audition fee, or request a fee waiver

After payment or waiver approval, use the BW applicant portal to select one available audition date

Submit the application and audition fee by October 1 for October auditions, November 1 for November or December auditions, or January 15 for January or February auditions

Applications may be accepted after a deadline when audition space remains

Audition spots may fill well before published deadlines

What's The Process

Audition Process

The monologue, wildcard, dance-combination, and voice videos are part of the final audition process, not a prescreen

Music Theatre applicants sing live on their scheduled audition date; the supporting videos, headshot, and resume are uploaded through the applicant portal by that date

Applicants may audition on campus, by Zoom, or through participating organization-specific events

New York City and Chicago Unified Auditions are open to all; membership eligibility is checked for other organization-specific auditions

Auditions are scheduled first-come, first-served after BW receives the application and audition fee or approves a fee waiver

AUDITION LOCATIONS (migrated from legacy structured-date data 2026-09-16; see tasks/lessons.md)

Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 1 — Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 2 — Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 3 — Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 4 — Pittsburgh, PA

Virtual Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 1 — Online

Virtual Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 2 — Online

Virtual Pittsburgh Unified Auditions - Day 3 — Online

Moonifieds - Day 1 — Dallas, TX

Moonifieds - Day 2 — Dallas, TX

Moonifieds - Day 3 — Dallas, TX

On-campus audition — Berea, OH

Moonifieds - Day 4 — Dallas, TX

New York City Unifieds - Day 1 — New York, NY

New York City Unifieds - Day 2 — New York, NY

Chicago Unifieds - Day 1 — Chicago, IL

Chicago Unifieds - Day 2 — Chicago, IL

Chicago Unifieds - Day 3 — Chicago, IL

Chicago Unifieds - Day 4 — Chicago, IL

Zoom audition — Online

Scholarship Info

Griffiths Scholarship

$2,000 - $8,000 annually for admitted Conservatory students who demonstrate outstanding talent in the audition process

Announcements made after March 15

Renewable up to four years with 3.0+ GPA and continued Conservatory enrollment

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.79

Admit rate

76%

school-wide

Grad rate

67%

Enrollment

2.8K

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$46,368

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$69,572

Before aid

Average net price

$27,603

After aid

Undergraduate Cost Of Attendance · bw.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Named among Playbill's 'Top 20 Producer of Broadway Talent' (2025)

Named one of Backstage Magazine's '16 Best Musical Theatre Programs in the U.S.' (2026)

Named among The Hollywood Reporter's '25 Best Drama Schools in the World' (2024)

Training

Small classes ensure personalized attention and close faculty mentoring

Award-winning, professionally active faculty with extensive national and international experience

New in 2025-26: expanded production season, new professional theatre partnerships, and expanded masterclasses under new leadership team

Performance & Productions

Students perform regionally and nationally while in school, making industry contacts and gaining valuable resume experience

Performance partnerships with Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Play House, and other regional theaters

Six regional premieres produced in partnership with Playhouse Square

Academic premieres include 'Kinky Boots' (first university production), virtual 'Spring Awakening', and first-ever in repertory productions of 'La Boheme' and 'Rent'

Partnership with Near West Theatre creating exciting artistic pathways

Notable Alumni

100% of BW students signed by top agents for the past 10 years through annual New York Showcase

Colton Ryan — Tony Award nominee for New York, New York; originated Gene Laine in Girl from the North Country on Broadway

Jill Paice — Broadway credits include An American in Paris, Curtains, and The Woman in White

Ciara Renée — Broadway's Frozen (Elsa), Big Fish, Pippin, and Waitress

Chris McCarrell — originated the title role in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Les Misérables on Broadway

Caitlin Houlahan — Broadway's Waitress; also appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Mare of Easttown

Jeremy Beloate — Top 5 finalist on Season 26 of NBC's The Voice

Facilities

Striking Boesel Musical Arts Center with 50 soundproofed practice rooms and impressive rehearsal halls

Close proximity to Cleveland's nationally ranked music and arts organizations

Seniors perform in two days of showcases at New World Stages attended by 200 industry professionals

Verified Recent Class Sizes

Class of 2030: 30 students

Class of 2029: 23 students

Class of 2028: 27 students

Class of 2027: 21 students

Updated 5d ago