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.
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.
Students also have the opportunity to spend a semester in Los Angeles to study and intern with industry professionals while living full-time in the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry.
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.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Arts & Entertainment Industries Management
Department of Performing Arts
Fine Arts Building
tdellinger [at] rider.edu
609-896-5246
Academic Focus: Arts Administration