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BA Musical Theatre

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program

BA Musical Theatre

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Rigorous training covering all aspects of theatrical production

Fully staged musical each semester in Margaret Williams Theatre

Cabaret-type performances on and off campus

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year

Program founded by Prof. Marc G. Dalio — Broadway National Tours of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserables

Faculty are working professionals regularly performing at NYC's most prestigious venues

Students guided from classroom to stage in a supportive community of artists

Professional Development

Alumni appear on Broadway and in productions throughout the US, Europe, and Asia

Prepares for careers as music theatre performer, director, or voice teacher

Minutes from New York City — direct access to professional theatre industry

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.24

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

34%

Enrollment

3.7K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,605

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,605

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,838

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Cost Attendance · njcu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 19, 10:49 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous training covering all aspects of theatrical production

Fully staged musical each semester in Margaret Williams Theatre

Cabaret-type performances on and off campus

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year

Program founded by Prof. Marc G. Dalio — Broadway National Tours of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserables

Faculty are working professionals regularly performing at NYC's most prestigious venues

Students guided from classroom to stage in a supportive community of artists

Professional Development

Alumni appear on Broadway and in productions throughout the US, Europe, and Asia

Prepares for careers as music theatre performer, director, or voice teacher

Minutes from New York City — direct access to professional theatre industry

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous training covering all aspects of theatrical production

Fully staged musical each semester in Margaret Williams Theatre

Cabaret-type performances on and off campus

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year

Program founded by Prof. Marc G. Dalio — Broadway National Tours of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserables

Faculty are working professionals regularly performing at NYC's most prestigious venues

Students guided from classroom to stage in a supportive community of artists

Professional Development

Alumni appear on Broadway and in productions throughout the US, Europe, and Asia

Prepares for careers as music theatre performer, director, or voice teacher

Minutes from New York City — direct access to professional theatre industry

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fee

$55

Deadline

Priority (Fall)Mar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Kean Jersey City First Year Freshman Applicants · kean.edu

Program AppApplication

Dates

Dates TBA

Music Theater Ba · catalog.njcu.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting Musical Theatre Selections

Contrasting in time period (Golden Age vs Contemporary) or feel (up-tempo vs ballad)

Performed from memory with appropriate accompaniment

Accompaniment

Live pianist, recorded piano accompaniment, or karaoke track accepted

Accompaniment tracks must not include other vocals

No a cappella

Monologues

Requirements

One Brief monologue, 2 min max

Recommended from a published source

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Resume (Required)

Theatrical resume submitted with headshot

Music Theater Ba · catalog.njcu.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Vocal Audition

Passing of a vocal audition is required for admission

Specific callback requirements are provided by the department upon invitation

Monologues

Acting Audition

Passing of an acting audition is required for admission

Specific callback requirements are provided by the department upon invitation

Dance

Dance Audition

Passing of a dance audition is required for admission

Specific callback requirements are provided by the department upon invitation

Music Theater Ba · catalog.njcu.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

The archived NJCU catalog requires passing vocal, dance, and acting auditions for the BA major

Contact Kean Jersey City before relying on prior NJCU audition instructions

Important Notes

NJCU merged into Kean University effective July 1, 2026 and now operates as Kean Jersey City

Musical Theatre is not listed in the current Kean Jersey City program directory; no new application cycle or audition process is currently published

What's The Process

Audition Process

Video pre-screen audition required for all applicants

Record one combined video containing all audition materials

Record in landscape format on smartphone or tablet

Upload to YouTube as an unlisted video

Audition Expectations

Invited candidates audition with faculty for acceptance

Students must be accepted to Kean University and separately apply to the Music, Dance, and Theatre Department

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.24

Admit rate

98%

school-wide

Grad rate

34%

Enrollment

3.7K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$15,605

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$15,605

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,838

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Cost Attendance · njcu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Rigorous training covering all aspects of theatrical production

Fully staged musical each semester in Margaret Williams Theatre

Cabaret-type performances on and off campus

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year

Program founded by Prof. Marc G. Dalio — Broadway National Tours of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Les Miserables

Faculty are working professionals regularly performing at NYC's most prestigious venues

Students guided from classroom to stage in a supportive community of artists

Professional Development

Alumni appear on Broadway and in productions throughout the US, Europe, and Asia

Prepares for careers as music theatre performer, director, or voice teacher

Minutes from New York City — direct access to professional theatre industry

Updated Aug 19, 10:49 PM