21+ Amazing Musicals for College Productions
Are you searching for a musical that’s perfect for your college students? And something that they will get excited about performing too? If so, you’re probably looking for something that will feature your talent, fit the budget, and all while impressing your audience. Here’s a list of some of the best musicals for college productions, sorted alphabetically.
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Musicals for College Productions
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1975)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 26
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1962)
Why It’s Good for College: About college football
Cast Size: 12+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 10+
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Why It’s Good for College: About an NYU student
Cast Size: 20+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2008)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 10+
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1989)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 20+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 12+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 10+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2008)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 4
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1927)
Why It’s Good for College: Set at fictional “Tait College”
Cast Size: 15+
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1967)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 20+
Musical Type: Pre-Jazz Age (1917)
Why It’s Good for College: Set at a college
Cast Size: 20+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)
Why It’s Good for College: Set at Harvard Law School
Cast Size: 15+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 3
Musical Type: Contemporary (2013)
Why It’s Good for College: Academic/Features young adults
Cast Size: 17+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)
Why It’s Good for College: About college basketball
Cast Size: 12+
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 13+
Musical Type: Contemporary (2017)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 4
Musical Type: Contemporary (2014)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 8, 13, or 16
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary/Contemporary (1990/2001)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 3
Musical Type: Golden Age (1957)
Why It’s Good for College: Features young adults
Cast Size: 20+
Musical Type: Golden Age (1948)
Why It’s Good for College: Set at Oxford University
Cast Size: 12+
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.