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 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.
