32 Easy Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These easy musical theatre songs stay within the middle range of each vocal type and use a more limited note range. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find approachable songs for auditions or repertoire.
Altos
“Distant Melody” – Peter Pan
“It’s Raining on Prom Night” – Grease
“Just a Housewife” – Working
“Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl
Baritones
“Easier to Love” – Baby
“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles
“She’s a Woman” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You?” – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Basses
“Be Prepared” – The Lion King
“In the Ring” – Rocky
“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – My Fair Lady
“Real Live Girl” – Little Me
Contras
“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit
“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter
“Somebody Gonna Love You” – The Color Purple
“Where Am I Going?” – Sweet Charity
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“Shall We Dance?” – The King and I
“Shopping Around” – Wish You Were Here
“Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw
Sopranos
“Desperate Ones” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock
“The Sound of Music” – The Sound of Music
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
Tenors
“I Chose Right” – Baby
“People Carry On” – The Story of My Life
“Whatever” – It Shoulda Been You
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
Trebles/Kids
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Frozen
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“The Perfect Nanny” – Mary Poppins
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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.
