Musical Theatre
Loyola University Chicago's musical theatre minor provides a cross-disciplinary program
for students majoring in the performing arts. Required courses in theatre, music, and dance
help prepare students for performance careers in the musical theatre industry. The musical
theatre minor offers two tracks for students majoring in either music or theatre. Students
take courses in the two performing arts forms outside their concentration, along with a capstone
course in musical theatre repertoire. The capstone course reviews the history of musical theatre and
provides students performance instruction related to each historical genre. This course culminates in
a Musical Theatre Showcase. The DFPA produces one full scale musical a year. In addition, musical
theatre students have the opportunity to participate in a yearly workshop specializing in the
development of new musicals done in partnership with a professional theatre in Chicago.
Chicago is a prime location for the study of Musical Theatre. With over 125 theatres,
students have the opportunity to see cutting edge theatre, regional theatre, new musicals,
and broadway touring productions.