28 Musical Theatre Torch Songs – by Vocal Type
Are you searching for a passionate and emotionally charged showtune for your next project or performance? Then make sure to dive into this list of musical theatre torch songs, perfect for showcasing vulnerability and longing, sorted by vocal type for your convenience.
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Altos
“Fools Fall in Love” – All Shook Up
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
“Painting Her Portrait” – Jane Eyre
“The Way of Love” – The Cher Show
Baritones
“Foolish to Think” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Hey There” – The Pajama Game
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“She Is Not Thinking of Me” – Gigi
Basses
“Johanna” – Sweeney Todd
“There’s Always One You Can’t Forget” – Dance a Little Closer
“This Nearly Was Mine” – South Pacific
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Contras
“The Best Man” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Pippin
“I’m Not That Girl” – Wicked
“On My Own” – Les Misérables
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzo-Sopranos
“A Girl Before” – American Psycho
“Let’s Play a Love Scene” – Fame
“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song
“Loving You” – Passion
Sopranos
“Just Imagine” – Good News!
“Magic Moment” – The Gay Life
“One More Kiss” – Follies
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
Tenors
“I’ll Be There” – The Pirate Queen
“Leave” – Once
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Til I Hear You Sing” – Love Never Dies
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Which of these musical theatre torch songs are your favorite?
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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.