Musical Theatre Songs

32 Fun Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type

These fun musical theatre songs bring playful energy and plenty of personality to the stage, with a focus on material that feels especially fun to perform. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a super fun choice that fits your range and performance needs.


Altos

“Girl Scout” – Beetlejuice

“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill

“I’m the Greatest Star” – Funny Girl

“Shy” – Once Upon a Mattress


Baritones

“Barry Is Going to Prom” – The Prom

“Blah, Blah, Blah” – Nice Work If You Can Get It

“Gaston” – Beauty and the Beast

“Make ‘Em Laugh” – Singin’ in the Rain


Basses

“A Little Joy” – Mr. Saturday Night

“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen

“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz

“The Elements” – Tomfoolery


Contras

“Anything Goes” – Anything Goes

“It’s a Fine Life” – Oliver!

“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!

“Show Off” – The Drowsy Chaperone


Mezzo-Sopranos

“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

“Sexy” – Mean Girls

“What’s New At the Zoo” – Do Re Mi

“When You Got It, Flaunt It” – The Producers


Sopranos

“Ice Cream” – Anne of Green Gables

“Jacob and Sons” – Joseph

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins

“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises


Tenors

“Be Our Guest” – Beauty and the Beast

“Flash, Bang, Wallop!” – Half a Sixpence

“Gotta Start Somewhere” – Back to the Future

“Man Up” – The Book of Mormon


Trebles

“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!

“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge

“Neat to Be a Newsboy” – Working

“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile (Reprise)” – Annie


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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.

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