National Association of Teachers of Singing presents:

National Musical Theatre Competition Gala Finals

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A special concert event with the next generation of musical theatre stars!

Monday, January 8, 2024
Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music

New this year, VIP pre-show champagne reception with industry insiders.

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  • More than 1,000 singer/actors have participated in six previous competitions since NMTC premiered in 2012.
  • A powerful collaboration between New York professional theatre, the world’s largest network of voice teachers, and visionary investors in musical theatre
  • The competition cultivates young, diverse, promising talent to carry the banner of musical theatre into the future

Honoring Florence Birdwell

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  • NMTC 2024 is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Florence Birdwell — NATS member and legendary teacher.
  • Florence Birdwell taught people to be artists. She taught them to understand themselves, to empower themselves, to celebrate life, and pain, and love, and to communicate what they had to say to others.
  • We carry her inspiration forward - infusing this competition with her insight and her spirit so that we do more than acknowledge her legacy. We build on it.

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Notable NMTC Alumni

NMTC alums bannerPast participants of the NATS National Musical Theatre Competition (NMTC) have gone on to be in major Broadway productions, including Aladdin, Dear Evan Hansen, On Your Feet, Bad Cinderella, Phantom of the Opera, Hello, Dolly!, Carousel and more. 

Read their stories


Tickets and Sponsorship

From VIP seating to a pre-show champagne reception, make plans now to take part in our celebratory 2024 NMTC Gala Finals. Sponsorships, naming opportunities, and premier advertising options are available.

Help create the future of musical theatre. One of hope, inspiration, and the priceless gift of changed lives. Your generous support is what will make NMTC 2024 a success.

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