<p>I would check not only the courses offered at the schools you’re interested in, but what the performance opportunities are. Most schools of the caliber you’re talking about , do not offer MT classes, but will have musicals as an EC (student run, which can be quite good, and some department productions – alot of the theatre depts will put on musicals every other year, I found). I would also look at dance and voice classes offered through the dance and music departments. </p>
<p>Wash U in St. Louis is a school on par with those you’re looking at, and it does offer classes in musical theater in its drama department.</p>