Audition-Friendly Pop Songs for Tenors
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre pop songs for tenors, 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 Tenors
“Dancing On My Own” – Calum Scott
“Hello” – Lionel Richie
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” – Ben Platt
“Jealous” – Labrinth
“Say Something” – A Great Big World
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott
Midtempo Pop Songs for Tenors
“Bad Habit” – Ben Platt
“Falling” – Harry Styles
“Girlfriend” – NSYNC
“Older” – Ben Platt
“Serena” – Duncan Sheik
“These Are the Days” – Jamie Cullum
Uptempo Pop Songs for Tenors
“Choir” – Guy Sebastian
“Nice to Meet Ya” – Niall Horan
“Night Changes” – One Direction
“Rockstar” – A Great Big World
“Walking in Memphis” – Marc Cohn
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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.
