Musical Song Lists

24 Amazing Rock Opera Songs – By Vocal Type

Last Updated: May 18, 2025

Looking for a great rock opera song for an upcoming audition or project? Well, first you should check out our giant database of audition songs for specific musicals. But if your show hasn’t yet been covered by us, you can go through these rock opera songs below, sorted by vocal type.


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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


Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!


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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Which of these rock opera songs did you choose?

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Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album ListShe holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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