Bachelor's in Musical Theatre Performance (BFA)

The University of Oklahoma (OU) has been a cornerstone of higher education since its establishment in 1890. As a public research university, OU has a diverse academic portfolio, offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines. OU is renowned for its vibrant campus life, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Boomer Sooner spirit runs deep, and students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, from cultural and athletic events to research initiatives. The university's commitment to research and innovation is evident in its state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative projects that contribute to advancements in various fields. With a focus on preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world, the University of Oklahoma continues to be a hub of academic achievement, creativity, and social responsibility.

The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma provides its select students with the best of two worlds: conservatory-style training atmosphere in a dynamic liberal arts university environment. In the midst of an intensive, world-class program of study in the arts, OU Musical Theatre gives students unique opportunities to broaden their knowledge with a wide array of possibilities and activities outside of the department. Apart from offering high caliber faculty, curriculum and performance opportunities, the goal of OU Musical Theatre is to provide its students with the necessary training and tools to make them highly marketable, employable, and successful both on stage and off. Born out of a generous gift from acclaimed Broadway producer and OU graduate A. Max Weitzenhoffer in 2001, the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre stands along with the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts as a testament to the University of Oklahoma's continued commitment to the fostering of artistic talent. Musical theatre at OU bridges the gap of past and present, uniting a university steeped in tradition and history with a fresh and contemporary outlook toward the future of musical theatre. OU's Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre is one of the strongest programs in the nation within a publicly supported university. As a musical theatre major, students will enter an intensive program that includes a series of university-required general education courses that highlight the strong liberal arts component. Recognized for its balanced interdisciplinary curriculum, students will participate in an interdisciplinary musical theatre curriculum that includes a large number of drama, dance, and music courses. Musical theatre courses feature highly talented and challenging faculty who specialize and train our students in musical theatre dance, performance and, voice.