Gospel Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: May 7, 2025
The following list includes a curated selection of gospel musical theatre 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
“Are You a Believer?” – Ghost
“Day by Day” – Godspell
“Hell No!” – The Color Purple
“There’s Only One Way to End Your Prayers” – Nunsense II
Baritones/Basses
“Free At Last” – Big River
“Gonna Build a Mountain” – Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
“Love Thy Neighbor” – The Prom
“The World Is Comin’ to a Start” – Purlie
Contras
“Blow, Gabriel, Blow” – Anything Goes
“I Know Where I’ve Been” – Hairspray
“Prayer of the Comfort Counselor” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” – Guys and Dolls
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Bless The Lord” – Godspell
“Mabel’s Prayer” – Fame
“Set Those Sails” – In Trousers
“These Eyes of Mine” – Grind
“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life
Tenors
“Brotherhood of Man” – How to Succeed in Business
“River Jordan” – The Civil War
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“The Gospel According to Shrdlu” – Adding Machine
Related: How to find out your vocal type
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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.
