TMA Musicals

The Music Dance Theatre program sponsors a variety of musical productions that support the training received in classes and studios. Every other year, a large-scale musical is presented in the DeJong Concert Hall with a seating capacity of 1200. These musicals include support from the BYU Symphony and are generally well-known titles such as PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and MARY POPPINS. On opposite years, MDT sponsors a smaller-scale musical in the 500-seating Pardoe Theatre such as INTO THE WOODS and CHILDREN OF EDEN usually performed with a small instrumental ensemble or a recorded sound track. During that same academic year, MDT also presents a ‘workshop’ musical. This is usually a new work where students and faculty develop material at various stages of completion. Vocals style, size of cast, dance requirements, theatricality and other considerations all play a part in the selection of these MDT musicals. MDT students are required to audition for all MDT-sponsored musicals. The Theatre and Media Arts Department presents other musicals as well as non-musicals each season that MDT students may opt to audition for as well.