Many notable USC graduates have gone on to find tremendous success in the arts and entertainment industry, and the prestigious university continues to train and produce a new generation of stars of the stage and screen.

Following in the footsteps of famous alumni such as Tom Selleck, Forrest Whittaker, Will Ferrell, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Marlo Thomas, these five young USC graduates have found stage stardom on Broadway and beyond.

America Ferrera

Award-winning film, television, and stage actress America Ferrera double-majored in theatre and international relations at USC.

Stark Sands

Two-time Tony Award nominee Stark Sands originated the role of Charlie in the hit musical Kinky Boots. He graduated from USC with a BFA in Acting in 2001.

Charl Brown

Charl Brown, who received a Tony nomination for his performance as Smokey Robinson in Motown: the Musical, graduated with a BA in Theater from USC.

Carrie St. Louis

This USC Vocal Arts graduate is currently starring as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway.

James Snyder

Veteran Broadway actor and If/Then star James Snyder graduated from USC with a BFA from the School of Dramatic Arts.

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These 5 Young Stage Stars Went to USC