Non-Musical Theatre Songs

Audition-Friendly Pop Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos

This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre pop songs for mezzo-sopranos, organized by tempo. Songs are drawn from a range of pop repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.


Ballad Pop Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos

“Before Your Love” – Kelly Clarkson

“Courage” – Celine Dion

“Greatest Love of All” – Whitney Houston

“Rise Up” – Andra Day

“Without a Word” – Birdy


Midtempo Pop Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos

“Because of You” – Kelly Clarkson

“Cranes in the Sky” – Solange

“Eet” – Regina Spektor

“Empire” – Shakira

“Fallin’” – Alicia Keys

“Nightingale” – Demi Lovato


Uptempo Pop Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos

“Cannonball” – Lea Michele

“Still Falling for You” – Ellie Goulding

“Thursday” – Jess Glynne

“What About Us?” – Pink

“You’re Mine” – Lea Michele


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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.

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