Questions About MUSICAL THEATRE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES?

Question:okay, its my DREAM to go to Columbia University, but I want to see what other places are out there so I can be a MUSICAL THEATRE major. My cousin and I have had the same training, but i have been acting and singing longer than she has (even though she is older than I am), she made to Julliard. My family is also very good friends with the faculty there. But I wanted to know some top of the line colleges and universities(preferably a university) that has an excellent theatre program. Thanxxx a bunch!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: okay, its my DREAM to go to Columbia University, but I want to see what other places are out there so I can be a MUSICAL THEATRE major. My cousin and I have had the same training, but i have been acting and singing longer than she has (even though she is older than I am), she made to Julliard. My family is also very good friends with the faculty there. But I wanted to know some top of the line colleges and universities(preferably a university) that has an excellent theatre program. Thanxxx a bunch!

your first answerer is not very picky.

rather than list schools, I will tell you what to look for in a good school.
1. requires audition
2. accepts very few new students each year
3. drops students who do not make proper progress
4. does not require perfomance majors to do tech work
5. has a senior showcase for agents and casting director.

NYU
Northwestern
Emerson College
University of Michigan
Western Michigan University
Columbia College Chicago
Carnegie Mellon
Yale School of Drama (but I think that's not as much musical theatre)
University of California: Los Angeles

Good luck! There are lots of other great ones out there that I'm forgetting, so don't limit yourself to this list!