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 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.
