40 Musical Theatre Character Songs – By Vocal Type

These musical theatre character songs put personality and storytelling front and center. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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Related: How to find out your vocal type

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