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Bachelor of Arts in Music - Musical Theatre

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The Department of Music and Theatre Arts provides students with opportunities to develop their talents and shine in some of Monmouth’s unique performances. The department is housed in the historic Lauren K. Woods Theatre, which regularly features concerts, plays, and musicals, showcasing the University’s students alongside seasoned professionals. With a collaborative academic environment led by experienced faculty members, students in this department are well-trained to become accomplished musicians, actors, stage managers, designers, and technicians.

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FROM BIRMINGHAM TO BOTSWANA To Be Presented At Pollak Theatre This Month
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L.A. Theatre Works to Tour Re-Imagined Production of Herbert Sigüenza's A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2024


L.A. Theatre Works will tour a newly re-imagined production of A Weekend with Pablo Picasso, written and performed by Herbert Sigüenza. See if A Weekend with Pablo Picasso is coming to your city, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Hamill's THE SCARLET LETTER World Premiere Begins Performances This Weekend at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 01, 2024


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Beatles Historian Ken Womack Pens Official 'Imagine' Essay For 2023 Library Of Congress
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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Lost Princess of Oz in Broadway The Lost Princess of Oz
(8/19/22 - 8/28/22)
Pollak Theater at Monmouth University
Arsenic and Old Lace
(3/4/20 - 3/12/20)
Monmouth University
Gemini
(3/6/19 - 3/14/19)
Monmouth University
Italian American Reconciliation
(3/6/19 - 3/14/19)
Monmouth University
Steel Magnolias
(3/6/19 - 3/14/19)
PHOTOS
Monmouth University
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Broadway THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(11/9/18 - 11/18/18)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
THE FANTASTICKS in Broadway THE FANTASTICKS
(6/21/18 - 7/1/18)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
SPRING AWAKENING
(11/11/16 - 11/20/16)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
BIG, THE MUSICAL
(7/8/15 - 7/26/15)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
URINETOWN
(3/4/15 - 3/12/15)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(3/5/14 - 3/13/14)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(6/27/13 - 7/21/13)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
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