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
“It Won’t Be Long Now” – In the Heights
“Live for Loving You” – On Your Feet!
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
“You Can’t Win” – The Wiz
Baritones
“Diga Diga Doo” – Blackbirds of 1928
“Go West” – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
“Honestly Sincere” – Bye Bye Birdie
“Planet Schmanet Janet” – The Rocky Horror Show
Basses
“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Don’t Be Cruel” – All Shook Up
“I Am Back” – American Psycho
“One Last Kiss” – Bye Bye Birdie
Contras
“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot
“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!
“Sex Is in the Heel” – Kinky Boots
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Holding Out For a Hero” – Footloose
“Jazz Time” – Marguerite
“Let’s Hear It for the Boy” – Footloose
“Move (You’re Stepping on My Heart)” – Dreamgirls
Sopranos
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Brand New You” – 13
“Cooties” – Hairspray
Tenors
“Big Love” – Memphis
“Go With the Flow” – Wonderland
“Lovin’ Al” – Working
“Piragua” – In the Heights
Trebles (Kids)
“Come to the Fun Home” – Fun Home
“Cool Kid” – Polka Dots: 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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.