For the first time ever, the National Association of Teachers of Singing is livestreaming the finals of its National Musical Theatre Competition.

The 2022 finalists are performing in-person at the Neidorff-Karpati Hall at the Manhattan School of Music (New York).

The livestream begins a few minutes prior to the concert start time of 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, via the video player below. Please note: the livestream will not be rebroadcast for public viewing.

Best wishes and congratulations to our 2022 National Musical Theatre Competition (NMTC) finalists!

View the program (PDF)

View finalists and tonight’s selections (PDF)

About NATSAA

The National Musical Theatre Competition (NMTC) was launched in 2011 as the first national competition for the emerging professional musical theatre soloist. NMTC has provided industry connections to past competitors and winners that have led to their success on Broadway and other venues. The biennial competition takes place in conjunction with the NATS Winter Workshop in New York City, expressly hosted in proximity to the music industry’s top professionals.

The 2022 first prize winner will be awarded more than $5,000 in prizes in addition to a concert at the 57th NATS National Conference in Chicago, July 1-6, 2022, and a $1,000 gift certificate from Hal Leonard. Second prize will be awarded $2,500 plus a $500 gift certificate from Hal Leonard. The third and fourth prizes include the Louise Lerch Prize ($1,000) and the Bill Hayes Prize ($750), respectively.

The preliminary rounds of the competition took place during October and November in New York City (National Opera Center) and online, with a video submission option for participants who could not travel to the live audition site.

Event sponsors include Hal Leonard Corporation, Manhattan School of Music, and the Foundation Heritage Fund of the NATS Endowment. Thank you to our sponsors!

View past winners.

View full listing of 2022 semifinalists who competed preceding the finals.

About the National Association of Teachers of Singing

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the largest professional association of voice teachers in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and more than 35 other countries. Whether working in independent studios, community schools, elementary and secondary schools, or higher education, NATS members represent the diversity of today’s music landscape, teaching in all vocal styles.

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