32 Cool Musical Theatre Songs to Dance to
Looking for a musical theatre song to dance to for an upcoming audition, party, or project? Well, these songs would be perfect to pop on when the mood is heating up and people are looking to move! They’re also sorted by vocal type, in case you’re looking for a fun party song to sing.
And to get you in the mood, here’s a Musical Theatre Dance Party Spotify Playlist!➝
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Altos
“Let’s Hear It for the Boy” – Footloose
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” – Motown: The Musical
“You Can’t Win” – The Wiz
Baritones
“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Diga Diga Doo” – Blackbirds of 1928
“Greased Lightnin’” – Grease
“Planet Schmanet Janet” – The Rocky Horror Show
Basses
“Don’t Be Cruel” – All Shook Up
“I Am Back” – American Psycho
“One Last Kiss” – Bye Bye Birdie
“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz
Contras
“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot
“Live for Loving You” – On Your Feet!
“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!
“Maybe (Baby)” – Grease Live!
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Dreamgirls” – Dreamgirls
“Jazz Time” – Marguerite
“Move (You’re Stepping on My Heart)” – Dreamgirls
“There She Goes! / Fame” – Fame
Sopranos
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Brand New You” – 13
“Cooties” – Hairspray
Tenors
“Go West” – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
“Go With the Flow” – Wonderland
“Ladies’ Choice” – Hairspray
“Piragua” – In the Heights
Trebles (Kids)
“Come to the Fun Home” – Fun Home
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“Sticks and Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these musical theatre songs to dance to is your favorite?
And do you have any other songs to add to the list? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And 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.