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BFA Theatre
Musical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
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In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance
•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training
•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed
•Recent musicals include Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, and Little Women
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom
Professional Development
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons
Academic info
Snapshot
3.61
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
school-wide
60%
Grad Rate
952
Enrollment
$57K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$21,083
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,652
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$18,254
$30-48k$17,191
$48-75k$18,547
$75-110k$20,084
$110k+$25,570
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance
•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training
•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed
•Recent musicals include Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, and Little Women
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom
Professional Development
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons
Training
•Integrated curriculum across theatre, music, and dance
•Develops authentic artistic self through comprehensive performer training
•Courses in self-marketing and soft skills for career preparation
Performance & Productions
•At least five theatre projects annually with at least one musical guaranteed
•Recent musicals include Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, and Little Women
Notable Alumni
•Nick Gehlfuss (’07) — starred as Dr. Will Halstead on NBC’s Chicago Med (2015–2023); also appeared on Shameless and The Newsroom
Professional Development
•90% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
Facilities
•Hermann Fine Arts Center with Friederich Theater (approximately 200 seats)
•Full orchestra pit, counterweight fly system, three full-stage wagons
Updated 5d ago
