Musical Theatre Songs About Friendship – by Vocal Type
Are you looking for the perfect song to sing or send to your BFF? Then make sure to go through this list of musical theatre songs about friendship to find the perfect fit!
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First Step: Find out your vocal type
Before selecting the perfect song for your voice, make sure to find out your exact vocal type. Here’s a quick exercise on how to do so.
Altos
“Be a Lion” – The Wiz
“Old Friend” – I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road
“Sonya Alone” – The Great Comet
“We’re Not Done” – Bring It On
Baritones
“Jeff Sums It Up” – Tootsie
“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!
“Letter from the Refuge” – Newsies
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along
Basses
“Four Friends” – Ghost Quartet
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“Old Friends” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
Contras
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Popular” – Wicked
“Wait and See” – Fangirls
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzo-Sopranos
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“It Roars” – Mean Girls
“Opportunity” – 13
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Sopranos
“Dear Friend” – She Loves Me
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“There’s Music in You” – Cinderella
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carousel
Tenors
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“Friend Like Me” – Aladdin
“Left Behind” – Spring Awakening
“Write What You Know” – The Story of My Life
Trebles/Kids
“Consider Yourself” – Oliver!
“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!
“Not While I’m Around” – Sweeney Todd
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Duets
“Bosom Buddies” – Mame
“Friendship” – Anything Goes
“Two-Player Game” – Be More Chill
“You’re the Top” – Anything Goes
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these musical theatre songs about friendship is your favorite?
And what show are you auditioning for next? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! In the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.