Musical Theatre Songs

36 Musical Theatre Songs About Friendship – By Vocal Type

These musical theatre songs about friendship celebrate chosen family, loyal bonds and the people who help us get through it all. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.


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


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


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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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