28 Folk Rock Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These folk rock musical theatre songs blend folk storytelling with acoustic textures and rock-influenced styles. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“By My Side” – Godspell
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“Some Things Fall Away” – Alice by Heart
“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart
Baritones
“Love Like That” – Passing Strange
“Stay Gold” – The Outsiders
“The Bulls” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“The Mason” – Working
Basses
“Alone” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Funeral Tango” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Jackie” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Sleeping” – Once
Contras
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Flowers” – Hadestown
“Millwork” – Working
“The Hill” – Once
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Happy Birthday” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“Put in a Package and Sold” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“Sons of” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Timid Frieda” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Sopranos
“Carousel” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Desperate Ones” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Marieke” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“You’re Not Alone” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Tenors
“All Good Gifts” – Godspell
“Leave” – Once
“On the Willows” – Godspell
“Where Do I Go?” – Hair
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
