32 Musical Theatre Songs About Family – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
These musical theatre songs about family explore the bonds, conflicts or complicated love between relatives. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Higher” – Allegiance
“I’m Here” – The Color Purple
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
Baritones
“Inútil” – In the Heights
“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles
“Something Was Missing” – Annie
“Wheels of a Dream” – Ragtime
Basses
“In My Own Lifetime” – The Rothschilds
“More I Cannot Wish You” – Guys and Dolls
“When the Children Are Asleep” – Carousel
“You Two” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Contras
“Millwork” – Working
“Omar Sharif” – The Band’s Visit
“Tell Me Why” – A Man of No Importance
“The Feeling That We Have” – The Wiz
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“Safer” – First Date
“Sons of” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Sopranos
“Children of the Wind” – Rags
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Tenors
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Trebles
“Maybe” – Annie
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“My Best Girl” – Mame
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
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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.
