Become Artistically Fearless

Boston Conservatory sets the standard for a transformative theater education—immersing students in the intersection of rigor and serious play, intensive training and creative experimentation, tradition and innovation. As part of a unique multiarts environment within Berklee, students have access to an array of cross-disciplinary collaborations, career development resources, and a global alumni network. With diverse performance opportunities, professional partnerships, and a faculty of active theater artists who bring valuable insights and connections from the field, our graduates emerge as powerful storytellers, creators, and entrepreneurs poised to lead the future of theater.


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Musical Theater

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DISTINCTION

Awards and Recognitions

It’s no surprise that Boston Conservatory is a leader in musical theater education. For six of the past eight years, Boston Conservatory has made Playbill’s “Big 10” list of the most represented colleges on Broadway.

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VALUES

Diversity and Inclusion

Boston Conservatory prioritizes diversity in all its forms and aims to create a learning environment in which differences can be expressed and explored with respect and dignity.  

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CONNECTIONS

Professional Partnerships

Our partnerships with acclaimed organizations such as SpeakEasy Stage Company provide our students with game-changing opportunities that give them a professional edge.

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INTENSIVE TRAINING

Summer Programs

Boston Conservatory's summer intensives in musical theater acting, musical theater dance, and commercial dance will prepare you for any role and any stage.

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Transforming Curriculum

Reframing Conservatory Education Through Africana Studies

As Berklee’s Africana Studies Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students. 

HISTORY

Setting the Standard

The first conservatory to offer degrees in musical theater and contemporary theater, Boston Conservatory has set the standard for theater education in the U.S. and continues to lead today.