2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

THEA 335 Musical Theatre

Study of the genre from its origins to the present day. The student will be exposed to a substantial number of musical theater works and their creators through examination of librettos, scores, audio and visual recordings, and live performances. The student will also gain experience in the preparation and presentation of performance projects. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

THEA 190 or permission of instructor

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an extensive knowledge of the musical theatre canon.
  2. Understand the historical factors that have influenced musical theatre.
  3. Be familiar with the works and styles of significant artists.
  4. Develop proficiency in song interpretation and performance.
  5. Acquire and develop skills for directing musical theatre performers.