Kean University — Union, NJ
B.A. in Theatre
BFA in Theatre Performance
BFA in Theatre Design and Technology
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Kean University's acceptance rate is around 77%, which means that about 77 out of every 100 applicants are admitted. This makes Kean University a non-selective school.
Saxophonist and Grammy Award winner Paquito D'Rivera will perform at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall in an evening combining live music with discussion of his artistic journey and cultural influences.
Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey premiere of John J.
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS by John J.
Sophie Boyce's new play was selected as the winner of Premiere Stages at Kean University's Play Festival and will receive a full production and cash award.
Gloria Majule's Mala Aria, winner of the 2025 Premiere Play Festival, will run at Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union, N.J., directed by Jamil A.C.
Premiere Stages at Kean University revealed the cast and creative team for Mala Aria, a new play by Gloria Majule, directed by Jamil A.C.
Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the semi-finalists for its 2026 Premiere Play Festival.
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 – 9/20/2026 | Premiere Stages at Kean University | |
| 9/3/2026 – 9/20/2026 | Premiere Stages at Kean University | |
| 7/16/2026 – 8/2/2026 | Premiere Stages at Kean University | |
| 9/5/2024 – 9/22/2024 | Premiere Stages | |
| 7/11/2024 – 7/28/2024 | Premiere Stages | |
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Hot Pick
SELLING KABUL By Sylvia Khoury |
9/7/2023 – 9/24/2023 | Premiere Stages |
| 9/23/2023 | Kean University | |
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Hot Pick
Satellites by Erin Breznitsky |
7/13/2023 – 7/30/2023
Videos
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Premiere Stages |
| 10/13/2022 – 10/23/2022 | Premiere Stages | |
| 9/24/2022 | Kean University | |
| 9/9/2021 – 9/26/2021 | Premiere Stages | |
| 10/15/2020 – 10/18/2020 | Premiere Stages | |
| 11/15/2019 – 11/23/2019 | Kean University | |
| 10/11/2019 – 10/19/2019 | Zella Fry Theatre |
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