MTCA
The #1 Educational Musical Theatre Festival in the Nation
MTCA 2026
FEBRUARY 5-8, 2026
ANAHEIM, CA
The #1 Educational Musical Theatre Festival in the Nation
MTCA 2026
FEBRUARY 5-8, 2026
ANAHEIM, CA
Registration is Open, and Space is Limited.
Register TODAY to secure your group for the MTCA 2026 Musical Theatre Festival.
Join Us! It is sure to be WICKED!
All the amazing moments of the MTCA 2025 Musical Theatre Festival captured for you.
Musical Theatre Competitions of America is thrilled to provide a platform where these extraordinary talents can thrive and be recognized. With twenty-plus years in the business, Musical Theatre Competition of America is the collective force behind two industry-leading events: MTCA Musical Theatre Festival and MTC Triple Threat Competition.
TO LEARN MORE AND VIEW ALL SCHEDULED EVENT FOR 2026, 2027 and 2028, PLEASE VIEW OUR EVENT PAGE.
We are the most EXTENSIVE educational Musical Theatre Festival in the nation. MTCA brings together High Schools, Middle Schools, and Musical Theatre Studios from all over the world for a weekend Jam-Packed with ALL things Musical Theatre:
Find out more and register your students TODAY! THE MTCA EXPERIENCE
There are many factors to consider when selecting the right educational experience for your students. MTCA offers multiple opportunities for students to grow and learn, creating unique performance-based educational opportunities for students nationwide.
Mark your calendars! We are pleased to announce the dates for future MTCA Events. To learn more and to gain priority registration information, please click HERE
February 6- 9, 2025
Anaheim, California
MTCA 2025 Musical Theatre Festival
THURSDAY 2/6 - SUNDAY 2/9
2025 registration is CLOSED,
2025 Visiting Director Passes are still available. Learn more HERE
Brought to you by the producers of MTCA, the MTC Triple Threat Competition brings performers together to compete in singing, acting, and dancing, whether in one, two, or all three disciplines. Judged on technique, performance, and creativity, they receive LIVE feedback from expert adjudicators, driving real-time growth and development.
We are thrilled to announce the "Next Step: The MTCA College Panel & Fair" is back for 2025! It was a tremendous success last year and provided crucial guidance and inspiration to the hundreds of aspiring musical theatre students that attended.
MTCA College Panel & Fair will be February 6th, 2025 at the MTCA 2025 Festival. High School Students must sign-up/register with link.
Derek Klena
2025
Andrea Macasaet
2024
Samatha Pauly
2024
Arielle Jacobs
2023
Adam Jacobs
2023
Christy Altomare
2022
Taylor Louderman
Tony Award Nominee
2021
Corey Cott
2020
Christopher J. Hanke
2021 | 2020
Jerry Mitchell
Tony Award-Winning Choreographer
2021
Stephanie J. Block
Tony Award-Winning Actress
2021
Erika Henningson
2021
Curtis Holland
2021
Grey Henson
2021
Derek Klena - 2025
Andrea Macasaet & Samantha Pauly - 2024
Adam Jacobs & Arielle Jacobs - 2023
Christy Altomare, 2022
Taylor Louderman, Tony Nominee - 2021
Corey Cott - 2020
Christopher J Hanke - 2021, 2020
Nikki Snelson - 2023, 2022
Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award Winning Choreographer - 2021
Stephanie J. Block, Tony Award Winning Actress - 2021
Erika Henningson -2021
Curtis Holland - 2021
Grey Henson - 2021
MTCA COMBINES THE BEST OF EDUCATIONAL THEATRE WITH BROADWAYS BRIGHTEST STARS. MTCA STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM WORKING THEATRICAL PERFORMERS, PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT FROM BROADWAY TALKBACKS, AND ATTEND BROADWAY FINALE PERFORMANCES.
The BEST in the Business...View our reveal of the MTCA 2024 Adjudicators. We bring together a stellar lineup of theater professionals, college professors, industry insiders, and casting directors every year. Each performer will benefit from an immediate, uplifting feedback session post-performance, crafted to foster growth in a nurturing environment. Prepare to elevate your performance with guidance from the best in the business!
Jackie Hammond, Musical Theatre of Anthem
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