Non-Musical Theatre Songs

Audition-Friendly Pop Songs for Sopranos

This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre pop songs for 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 Sopranos

“Not About Angels” – Birdy

“Strange Birds” – Birdy

“Wings (Acoustic)” – Birdy

“Yesterday” – Leona Lewis


Midtempo Pop Songs for Sopranos

“Better in Time” – Leona Lewis

“Flashlight” – Jessie J

“Girl on Fire” – Alicia Keys

“Sweetest Sin” – Jessica Simpson

“Tattooed Heart” – Ariana Grande

“Unless It’s With You” – Christina Aguilera


Uptempo Pop Songs for Sopranos

“Domino” – Jessie J

“I Think I’m in Love with You” – Jessica Simpson

“It’s My Party” – Jessie J

“Piano” – Ariana Grande

“Underneath the Tree” – Kelly Clarkson


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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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