Musical Theatre Character Songs – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: May 18, 2025
The following list includes a curated selection of musical theatre character songs, drawn from a wide range of stage musicals and organized by vocal type. Additional song lists are available in the musical theatre song library.
Altos
“I Can Hear the Bells” – Hairspray
“I Don’t Know What I’d Do” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
“Special” – Avenue Q
“Wait a Bit” – Just So
Baritones
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“I’ve Come to Wive It Wealthily in Padua” – Kiss Me, Kate
“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Shrek
“Wonderful” – Wicked
Basses
“Daisy Hill” – Snoopy!!!
“My Name” – Oliver!
“The Kite” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“When I Grow Up (The G-Man Song)” – Pins and Needles
“With a Little Bit of Luck” – My Fair Lady
Contras
“Deep Love” – Young Frankenstein
“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“Dimples” – Little Me
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – The Full Monty
Mezzo-Sopranos
“I Cain’t Say No” – Oklahoma!
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein
“Temptation” – Singin’ in the Rain
“Turn Up the Spotlight” – Nunsense
“Waiting” – The Addams Family
Sopranos
“A Little Bit of Good” – Chicago
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown
“Let Us Be Glad” – Wicked
“The Gypsy” – Jane Eyre
“The Pussy Foot” – Goldilocks
Tenors
“Bigger Isn’t Better” – Barnum
“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
“Together Again” – Young Frankenstein
“You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two” – Oliver!
Trebles/Kids
“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge
“Schroeder” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“What If” – The Addams Family
Related: How to find out your vocal type
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Related Pages
• Comedic Musical Theatre Songs
• Musical Theatre “I Am” Songs
• Musical Theatre Patter Songs
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
