From exclusive masterclasses with Broadway performers to opportunities to rehearse and perform alongside industry talent, students gain firsthand experience. It's the kind of access, mentorship and real-world learning that turns classroom training into career-ready confidence.
Musical Theatre
Earn your Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre at UNC Pembroke and train like a professional from the start. Build your skills in voice, acting and dance. Gain real experience on stage in top-tier performance spaces and learn from expert faculty who performed on stages around the world.
Stage & Spotlight Ready
Passionate about performing? Our Musical Theatre program combines intensive training
with real performance opportunities to help you turn your talent into a career. Musical
Theatre students at UNCP don't just study the craft — they learn from the professionals
who shape it.
Take Center Stage
You'll take private voice lessons, study acting in depth and build your dance skills. Music and theatre courses strengthen your craft, while a strong liberal arts core prepares you to think critically. You'll learn from experienced faculty who know the industry and will help you grow with personalized feedback. From classroom to center stage, this program prepares you for an exciting, successful career.
Musical Theatre majors perform and train at Moore Hall and the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) — a top-ranked performing arts center in the country. Plus, you may even grace the stage with a Tony Award winning performer or Broadway star through exclusive opportunities provided in partnership with touring productions as part of the GPAC season.
Admission Requirements
In addition to applying to UNCP, you'll complete a music department application and audition for acceptance into the program. Please note, a dance audition is not required for admission. Your audition will include:
- Two memorized songs with piano accompaniment. One must be from the Broadway/musical theatre repertoire, while the second can be from musical theatre or classical repertoire..
- One memorized monologue (around one minute).
- Sightreading: You'll be asked to perform a short piece of music you haven't seen before.
Need help choosing material? Contact us at 910.521.6881 or email daniel.bukin@uncp.edu
A Master Class
In Musical Theatre
Minor in Musical Theatre
The Musical Theatre minor offers a solid foundation in singing, acting and movement.
You'll also gain an introduction to the history of the genre. It’s a great way to
build performance skills, explore creativity and stay connected to the stage while
pursuing another area of study.
Music Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both new and returning musical theatre majors. Awards
are based on talent, academics and involvement. Explore what’s available and find
the right support for you.
Explore Scholarships
Play VideoUNC Pembroke Musical Theatre students recently had the opportunity to learn from and
perform alongside Broadway professionals during a special residency featuring original
cast members from Hairspray. Through exclusive masterclasses, behind-the-scenes conversations and a live performance,
students gained valuable insight into the realities of a professional career in theatre
while building skills they can carry to stages far beyond campus.
Upcoming Performances
Beyond Graduation
The faculty treat us like emerging artists, not just students, and that makes all the difference.. These weren't just college productions — they felt like a professional experience, from the rehearsal process to the final performance.
Christian McArthur
Common Careers
- Musical Theatre Performance
- Directing
- Stage Management
- Choreography
- Theatre Education
- Voice Coaching
- Arts Administration
- Casting
- Costume Design
- Lighting or Sound Design
- Playwriting or Scriptwriting
- Music Direction
- Theatre Production
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