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M.F.A. in Musical Theater
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San Diego State University (San Diego, CA): The first in the country to create a program like this, SDSU started accepting students in 1982. While many San Diego theaters produce "Golden Age" traditional musicals, SDSU's Musical Theatre Program specializes in new and contemporary works, with occasional productions of rarely performed or newly revised musicals. Students can do internships with renowned theaters such as the La Jolla Playhouse as well as a number of excellent smaller companies, including San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lamb¿s Players Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Welk Resort Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, New Village Arts, and Diversionary Theatre.
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The Boston Conservatory (Boston, MA): The Boston Conservatory has had the reputation for many years of being an excellent place to get your musical theater training. Countless alumni, from Memphis' Chad Kimball to Smash's Katherine McPhee to Side Show's Erin Davie, and many current Broadway performers came from the Boston Conservatory. Recently they announced that they were starting an M.F.A. in musical theater program. They are only the second institution in the country to feature it.
M.F.A. in Acting
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New York University (New York, NY): The Master of Music in Vocal Performance program at NYU's Steinhardt school is designed to provide singers with a solid foundation of healthy vocal technique on which they can build a career in whatever area of voice performance they might choose to pursue. Course work includes classes in music theater history and repertoire as well as training in voice with leading vocalists from New York's professional community.
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Master the Stage: Elite MFA Programs for Proforming Professionals
For dedicated performers looking to refine their craft at the highest level, a Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theater offers the intensive training and professional connections necessary to succeed on Broadway and beyond. These elite graduate programs are designed for "triple threats" who want to bridge the gap between academic study and the professional stage through rigorous coursework and performance opportunities.
Whether you are interested in contemporary revisions or classical performance, choosing the right graduate program is a pivotal step in your professional journey.
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