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BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyNYC4-Year

Training

Four-year, eight-semester program combining stage and on-camera musical theatre performance

Advanced coursework includes pop/rock, improv, singing for camera, voiceover, comedy, period styles, audition technique, acting for film, and a comprehensive dance sequence

Students train with Broadway and screen professionals in voice practice rooms, dance studios, recording spaces, and performance facilities

Performance & Productions

Opportunities may include fully produced mainstage musicals, a New Works Series, readings, staged workshops, open mics, scene presentations, masterclasses, and movie-musical exercises

The program culminates in an industry showcase for casting directors, agents, and managers

Location

Offered only at NYFA New York, placing students in the Broadway and off-Broadway community

School info

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,700

Before aid

Musical Theatre · nyfa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Oct 29, 12:17 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year, eight-semester program combining stage and on-camera musical theatre performance

Advanced coursework includes pop/rock, improv, singing for camera, voiceover, comedy, period styles, audition technique, acting for film, and a comprehensive dance sequence

Students train with Broadway and screen professionals in voice practice rooms, dance studios, recording spaces, and performance facilities

Performance & Productions

Opportunities may include fully produced mainstage musicals, a New Works Series, readings, staged workshops, open mics, scene presentations, masterclasses, and movie-musical exercises

The program culminates in an industry showcase for casting directors, agents, and managers

Location

Offered only at NYFA New York, placing students in the Broadway and off-Broadway community

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year, eight-semester program combining stage and on-camera musical theatre performance

Advanced coursework includes pop/rock, improv, singing for camera, voiceover, comedy, period styles, audition technique, acting for film, and a comprehensive dance sequence

Students train with Broadway and screen professionals in voice practice rooms, dance studios, recording spaces, and performance facilities

Performance & Productions

Opportunities may include fully produced mainstage musicals, a New Works Series, readings, staged workshops, open mics, scene presentations, masterclasses, and movie-musical exercises

The program culminates in an industry showcase for casting directors, agents, and managers

Location

Offered only at NYFA New York, placing students in the Broadway and off-Broadway community

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Fee

$75

Deadline

Fall 2027 Early ActionNov 21, 2026

Fall 2027 Undergraduate and Certificate Application DeadlineFeb 12, 2027

Important Dates · nyfa.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two contrasting musical theatre songs, 60-90 sec each

Sing with live or recorded accompaniment

No a cappella singing

Live Audition

An accompanist is provided for auditions at the New York campus

Bring sheet music in a three-ring binder and in the correct key

Monologues

Requirements

One contemporary monologue from a published American play, 60-90 sec

The monologue cannot be from a musical, television show, or film

Material must be fully memorized

Dance

Requirements

Submit at least one solo dance video with the entire body in frame

Perform choreography to music; no a cappella dance

Option A

Learn and record NYFA's beginner-level theatre dance tutorial

Option B

Submit 30-60 seconds in jazz, theatre dance, modern, lyrical/contemporary, or ballet

No tap or hip hop

Evaluation

NYFA considers connection to music, point of view, storytelling, communication through movement, and performance quality in addition to technique

Optional Wild Card

Submit a 60-90 second video that shows something distinctive about you

Examples include a pop/rock song, another dance style, gymnastics, a special skill, or an instrument

The wild card is normally reviewed by video rather than performed live

Additional Materials

Transcript

Required: official final high school transcript

Statement

Required: narrative statement, maximum 3 typed pages

Address reasons for pursuing a BFA, formative creative experiences, contemporary influences, inspirations, and personal artistic goals

Letters of Recommendation (required; 2)

English Proficiency (Required If Applicable)

Sheet Music (required for in-person New York campus auditions)

A pianist is provided at New York campus auditions

Bring sheet music in a three-ring binder and in the correct key

Video Specifications

Self-Tape Specifications

Record horizontally with clear sound and lighting

Use a quiet space and blank or non-distracting wall

Framing should be a three-quarter length (or approximately waist up)

Dance framing must show the entire body

Do not perform directly into the camera, but we must see your face as you perform

Keep every piece fully memorized and professionally presented

Slate

Include a Brief Introduction Video (Slate) with the following:

Name

Pronouns (optional)

Current location

Highest Level of Education

Previous training / experience

Introduce each piece: title, show, playwright, and/or composer

Upload

One video or multiple links are accepted

Use unlisted/shareable YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive links, not private links

Paste links into the audition / creative portfolio area of the applicant portal

Audition Requirements At Nyfa · nyfa.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the NYFA website and upload required materials in the applicant portal

$75 non-refundable application fee

Enrollment

Current deadlines include Spring 2027 (November 21, 2026) and Fall 2027 (Early Action November 21, 2026; general deadline February 12, 2027)

Admission Pathway

Four-year, eight-semester BFA offered at the New York campus

Transfer Pathway

NYFA may grant advanced standing toward the BFA Musical Theatre program for qualifying students who complete its 1- or 2-year Musical Theatre certificate curriculum, subject to institutional review.

Advanced Standing · nyfa.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Audition in person, live virtually, or by recorded self-tape

New York live auditions provide a pianist; auditions elsewhere require an instrumental backing track

Dance and wild-card pieces are submitted by video unless NYFA specifically requests a live presentation

Videos must remain accessible because materials may be shared with multiple reviewers

A candidate interview is part of BFA admissions and may take place by phone, virtually, or in person

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Types

Talent-Based Scholarship - evaluated during admissions using the audition

Need-Based Scholarship - for students with demonstrated financial need

Merit-Based Scholarship - for BFA applicants based on academic and admissions materials

Bridge Grant and Rising Artist Scholarship opportunities may also be available

School info

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$39,700

Before aid

Musical Theatre · nyfa.edu College Scorecard

Training

Four-year, eight-semester program combining stage and on-camera musical theatre performance

Advanced coursework includes pop/rock, improv, singing for camera, voiceover, comedy, period styles, audition technique, acting for film, and a comprehensive dance sequence

Students train with Broadway and screen professionals in voice practice rooms, dance studios, recording spaces, and performance facilities

Performance & Productions

Opportunities may include fully produced mainstage musicals, a New Works Series, readings, staged workshops, open mics, scene presentations, masterclasses, and movie-musical exercises

The program culminates in an industry showcase for casting directors, agents, and managers

Location

Offered only at NYFA New York, placing students in the Broadway and off-Broadway community

Updated Oct 29, 12:17 AM

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