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The Best Male Musical Theatre Duets – By Relationship Type

These male musical theatre duets are organized by relationship type, from competitive and romantic pairings to friendship, platonic and family dynamics. The list makes it easier to find a duet that fits the type of moment you want to perform.

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Competitive Musical Theatre Duets

“Agony” – Into the Woods

“Better With a Man” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

“Devil Take the Hindmost” – Love Never Dies

“Pretty Women” – Sweeney Todd

“She’s My Sister” – Memphis


Family Musical Theatre Duets

“A Man’s Gotta Do” – Bright Star

“Always on Your Side” – The Prince of Egypt

“Back in the Day” – It Shoulda Been You

“I Am the One” – Next to Normal

“Make It Right” – The Prince of Egypt


Friendship Musical Theatre Duets

“Muddy Water” – Big River

“Take What You Got” – Kinky Boots

“Til Him” – The Producers

“Two-Player Game” – Be More Chill

“What You Own” – Rent


Platonic Male Musical Theatre Duets

“Dear Theodosia” – Hamilton

“Grand Old Ivy” – How to Succeed in Business

“Mushnik & Son” – Little Shop of Horrors

“No More” – Into the Woods

“We Can Do It” – The Producers


Romantic Male Musical Theatre Duets

“Best Worst Mistake” – If/Then

“If You Were Wondering” – The Boy From Oz

“What Would I Do?” – Falsettos

“With You on My Arm” – La Cage aux Folles


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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.

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