Musical Theatre Songs

28 Musical Theatre Pop Songs – By Vocal Type

These musical theatre pop songs bring catchy melodies and contemporary beats to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a pop song that fits your range and audition needs.


Altos

“Burn” – Hamilton

“Heart of Stone” – Six

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls


Baritones

“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity

“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

“To Break in a Glove” – Dear Evan Hansen


Basses

“It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman

“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet

“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho


Contras

“It’s Too Late” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!

“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“Those Magic Changes” – Grease


Mezzos/Sopranos

“Days and Days” – Fun Home

“I Don’t Need Your Love” – Six

“Someday” – Memphis

“What Baking Can Do” – Waitress


Tenors

“Boundaries” – A Strange Loop

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Jersey Boys

“I Can’t Stand Still” – Footloose

“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie


Trebles (Kids)

“Halfway” – Amélie

“Ring of Keys” – Fun Home

“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!

“We’re All Made of Stars” – Finding Neverland


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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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