32 Religious Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These religious musical theatre songs explore religion in all kinds of ways, from reverent and spiritual moments to comedic or conflicted takes on faith. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range and performance needs.
Altos
“Are You a Believer?” – Ghost
“Day by Day” – Godspell
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
“There’s Only One Way to End Your Prayers” – Nunsense II
Baritones
“Free At Last” – Big River
“King Herod’s Song” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“Love Thy Neighbor” – The Prom
“The Highest Judge of All” – Carousel
Basses
“Heaven Help Me” – Footloose
“Hellfire” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Lost in the Stars” – Lost in the Stars
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
Contras
“Blow, Gabriel, Blow” – Anything Goes
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Here Within These Walls” – Sister Act
“We Beseech Thee” – Godspell
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Heaven Knows” – Far From Heaven
“I Say a Little Prayer” – Promises, Promises
“Tell Me Why” – Amazing Grace
“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life
Sopranos
“Bless The Lord” – Godspell
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“Repent” – On the Twentieth Century
“Voices of the Angels” – Amazing Grace
Tenors
“A World Without You” – Children of Eden
“All Good Gifts” – Godspell
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“I Believe” – The Book of Mormon
Trebles/Kids
“Any Dream Will Do” – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“Six Hours as a Princess” – Children’s Letters to God
“When Children Rule the World” – Whistle Down the Wind
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