32 Musical Theatre Soul Songs – By Vocal Type
These musical theatre soul songs bring rich vocal moments and groove-driven energy to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a soulful song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Be a Lion” – The Wiz
“I Got Four Kids” – Caroline, or Change
“Is This What Feeling Gets?” – The Wiz
“These Are My Children” – Fame
Baritones
“Being a Geek” – 13
“Patriotic” – Rocky
“What Would I Do If I Could Feel?” – The Wiz
“When I Find My Baby” – Sister Act
Basses
“Early in the Morning” – Five Guys Named Moe
“I’ll Be Here” – The Wild Party
“Gonna Build a Mountain” – Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz
Contras
“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress
“I Wish It Would Rain” – Ain’t Too Proud
“Somebody Gonna Love You” – The Color Purple
“The Feeling That We Have” – The Wiz
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Cleanin’ Women” – Working
“Dreamgirls” – Dreamgirls
“It’s a Sign” – If/Then
“Measure the Valleys” – Raisin
Sopranos
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis
“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” – Dreamgirls
“Brand New You” – 13
“I’m Leaving You” – The Life
Tenors
“Can I Close the Door” – Motown: The Musical
“Eating Myself Up Alive” – A New Brain
“Just My Imagination” – Ain’t Too Proud
“Say a Prayer” – Memphis
Trebles/Kids
“Come to the Fun Home” – Fun Home
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Ease on Down the Road” – The Wiz
“Sticks and Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
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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.
