32 Musical Theatre Songs About New Beginnings
These musical theatre songs about new beginnings explore fresh starts, major life changes and the hope that comes with stepping into something new. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Astonishing” – Little Women
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” – Grease
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
Baritones
“After Today” – Doctor Dolittle
“Do Something” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Dust and Ashes” – The Great Comet
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge!
Basses
“Jackie” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Mathilde” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Thank You Very Much” – Scrooge!
“When I’m Being Born Again” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Contras
“Circle of Life” – The Lion King
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity
“Let It Sing” – Violet
“Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days
Mezzo-Sopranos
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“I’m Not Afraid of Anything” – Songs for a New World
“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – Holiday Inn
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
Sopranos
“Brand New You” – 13
“I Am Changing” – Dreamgirls
“Many a New Day” – Oklahoma!
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
Tenors
“At the Grand Hotel” – The Grand Hotel
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
“Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can
“We Gotta Get Out of this Place” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Trebles
“Consider Yourself” – Oliver!
“Halfway” – Amélie
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“New Kid in the Neighborhood” – Captain Louie
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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.
