Hey everyone, I'm a theatre lover hoping to join a college with a strong theatre or performing arts program. Are there any colleges that are well-represented on Broadway? Like do many Broadway stars come from certain schools? Thanks!
Hello! You're asking a wonderful question. There are indeed quite a few colleges whose alumni are well-represented on Broadway. Here are a few key ones:
1. Juilliard School: Based in NYC, the Juilliard School is renowned for its performing arts programs and is known to have produced a number of successful Broadway performers.
2. Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama: Carnegie Mellon, in Pittsburgh, is recognized for its theatrical programs. Noted alums including Josh Gad, who starred in Book of Mormon, and Katherine Houghton from Grey's Anatomy, are both Carnegie Mellon graduates.
3. Tisch School of the Arts, NYU: Another NYC school, Tisch offers comprehensive programs in the performing arts. Many alumni have found success on Broadway, including actress Bebe Neuwirth and composer Alan Menken.
4. University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance: Though not situated in NYC, U-M has one of the top musical theatre programs in the country. It also has a strong relationship with Broadway, with plenty of alumni featured in Broadway shows.
5. Boston Conservatory at Berklee: This Boston-area conservatory is a powerhouse for performing arts and has produced talented Broadway performers like actress Sierra Boggess.
6. Northwestern University: This university in Illinois has a well-respected theatre program and a long list of successful alumni including Anna Shapiro, who won a Tony for directing August: Osage County.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other theatre and performing arts programs out there that have produced successful Broadway stars. Keep in mind, however, that while attending a college with a strong theatre program can provide great opportunities and connections, a lot of a career in theatre also comes from experience, practice, and a bit of luck!
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