24 Rock Opera Songs – By Vocal Type
These musical theatre rock opera songs bring big vocals, high drama, and rock-driven storytelling to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Carrie” – Carrie
“Charming” – The Great Comet
“Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” – Evita
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Jesus Christ Superstar
Baritones
“Halloween” – Rent
“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“The Origin of Love” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“Whatsername” – American Idiot
Basses
“Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“She Is a Diamond” – Evita
“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet
“Wicked Little Town” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Contras
“Nobody’s Side” – Chess
“Someone Else’s Story” – Chess
“Without You” – Rent
“You Must Love Me” – Evita
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Another Suitcase in Another Hall” – Evita
“No One Else” – The Great Comet
“Out Tonight” – Rent
“Smash the Mirror” – The Who’s Tommy
Tenors
“Anthem” – Chess
“Heaven on Their Minds” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“Pity the Child” – Chess
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” – The Who’s Tommy
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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.
