32 Pop Rock Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These pop rock musical theatre songs bring contemporary energy, catchy hooks, and a more modern sound to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a pop rock song that fits your range and performance needs.
Altos
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“I Say No” – Heathers
“Make Up My Heart” – Starlight Express
“Smiling” – Jagged Little Pill
Baritones
“All That’s Known” – Spring Awakening
“Role of a Lifetime” – Bare
“The Flip Side” – Rocky
“Why” – Tick, Tick … Boom!
Basses
“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal
“One Last Kiss” – Bye Bye Birdie
“She Is a Diamond” – Evita
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
Contras
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Mama Who Bore Me” – Spring Awakening
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Without You” – Rent
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Sopranos
“Brand New You” – 13
“Someday” – Memphis
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“Uninvited” – Jagged Little Pill
Tenors
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can
“Memphis Lives in Me” – Memphis
“Soul of a Man” – Kinky Boots
Trebles (Kids)
“Electricity” – Billy Elliot
“I Like It” – A Bronx Tale
“If Only You Would Listen” – School of Rock
“Sticks & 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.
