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, 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.
