Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Musical Theatre
Share the Joy of Musicals with the World by Earning Your BFA in Musical Theatre
Your love of musical theatre can translate into career opportunities. Create unique experiences for both audiences and performers by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. This degree will help you build the performance skills and experience you need to pursue a career sharing the joy of musical theatre with audiences across the country. You will develop your singing, dancing, and acting skills while learning from experienced theatre professionals who have worked in and taught theatre around the world.
As one of the largest Christian universities in the nation, our BFA degree in musical theatre is designed to help you integrate biblical principles into the arts. We train performers who are dedicated to excellence and prepared to engage with the world through theatre as Champions for Christ. Partner with us and use your talents to make the impact you always knew you could.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- All of our courses are taught from a Christian perspective, so you’ll be prepared to incorporate biblical principles into your acting career.
- You’ll have access to internship opportunities on major stages like the Kennedy Center or Broadway.
- Gain leadership skills that can be used in directing or stage management by joining our Honors Program or Eagle Scholars Program.
What Will You Learn?
- Acting
- Choreography
- Dialects and accents in acting
- How to incorporate a biblical worldview into your performances
- Vocal Performance
Career Options for BFA in Musical Theatre Graduates
- Actor
- Community arts director
- Choreographer
- Director
- Drama therapist (requires graduate study)
- Musical theatre critic
- Theatre manager
Practical Learning and Resources Available to Musical Theatre Students
- Our professors have years of real-world experience in professional productions. They also have a passion for teaching you how to create innovative theatre that glorifies Christ.
- Our theatre department produces graduates of distinction who have achieved roles in The Walking Dead, Six, House of Cards, and W.A.T., become the production manager for Carnival Cruise Lines, and served as a dresser for Broadway’s WICKED.
- Our theatre students write, produce, and perform original plays widely recognized for their innovation, such as Bloodroot: The Ballad of Clinch Mountain.
- We participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), the Virginia Theatre Association (VTA), and the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC).
- Participate in theatre practicums to gain additional acting experience prior to graduation.
- You will have opportunities to network with other professionals through our chapter of Alpha Psi Omega.
- Our Tower and Black Box Theatres allow you to participate in designing, staging, and performing in a variety of spaces.
- Our professional Alluvion Stage Company provides students with opportunities for additional experience.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
