Musical Song Lists

Musical Theatre Songs for Belters – by Vocal Type

Are you a strong singer who’s looking for a way to let it all out on stage? Then make sure to check out this list of amazing musical theatre songs for belters, sorted by vocal type!


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Altos

Don’t Rain on My Parade” – Funny Girl

Good Morning Baltimore” – Hairspray

Holding to the Ground” – Falsettos

Let It Go” – Frozen

No Good Deed” – Wicked

So Much Better” – Legally Blonde


Baritones

Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde

Barry Is Going to Prom” – The Prom

Dust and Ashes” – The Great Comet

Marry Me a Little” – Company

Santa Fe” – Newsies

The Games I Play” – Falsettos


Basses

Funny” – City of Angels

I Am What I Am” – La Cage aux Folles

Movies Were Movies” – Mack & Mabel

The Impossible Dream” – Man of La Mancha

There’s Always One You Can’t Forget” – Dance a Little Closer

Wheels of a Dream” – Ragtime


Contras

Could I Leave You?” – Follies

Heart to Hart” – 9 to 5

Look Ma, I Made It” – Nunsense II

My Body Wasn’t Why” – The Glorious Ones

Shine” – Billy Elliot

Sunday in the Park with George” – Sunday in the Park with George


Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!


Mezzo-Sopranos

Dead Girl Walking” – Heathers

Get Out and Stay Out” – 9 to 5

I’m Outta Here” – Ghost

Move (You’re Stepping on My Heart)” – Dreamgirls

My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief

When You Got It, Flaunt It” – The Producers


Sopranos

Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis

And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” – Dreamgirls

I Am Changing” – Dreamgirls

I Wanted to Change Him” – Hallelujah, Baby!

It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown

The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen


Tenors

Being Alive” – Company

Corner of the Sky” – Pippin

Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love

Man” – The Full Monty

My Petersburg” – Anastasia

Why God Why?” – Miss Saigon


Trebles/Kids

Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!

Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting

My New Philosophy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Tomorrow” – Annie

When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz


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Which of these musical theatre songs for belters is your favorite?

And are there any other great musical theatre songs for belters we might have forgotten? We would love to hear all about it in the comments below!


Stacy Karyn, Author of Musical Theatre Songs for Belters.
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.


 

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