Program requirements
The BFA in Musical Theatre program is focused on integrating the principles and techniques of music, dance and theater.
Enhance your performance potential by immersing yourself in the study of acting, performance and voice for the stage. Learn from faculty who possess a combined century of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring experience to prepare to succeed in the highly competitive world of professional musical theatre.
Are you a high-school student interested in musical theatre? Enroll in our Musical Theatre Institute this summer!
Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.
No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.
Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.
The BFA in Musical Theatre program is focused on integrating the principles and techniques of music, dance and theater.
Our graduates take their talents to the stage, landing roles on Broadway and in national tours, such as the acclaimed musical Hamilton, and have been spotted in film and television, and in careers behind the scenes. You’ll find alumni hard at work in one of the many career paths.
Musical Theatre majors use Rider’s close proximity New York City - the epicenter of American musical theater and home of Broadway - to their advantage to supplement their training and build lasting relationships with fellow performers.
We never stopped working at Rider, whether it was a main-stage show, a cabaret or a student-run production where we could be working on a hip-hop piece or a contemporary number. That type of eclectic training really taught me about a number of styles."
Performance lies at the heart of Rider and it serves as the key to your learning. Our abundance of mainstage and student-led productions alongside countless performance groups offer you the opportunity to put theory to practice without leaving campus.
Watch our students display their talent in the Class of 2022 Acting and Musical Theatre Showcase.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Lynch Adler Hall
jvodicka [at] rider.edu
609-896-5000 x8320