Rock Opera Songs – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: May 18, 2025
The following list includes a curated selection of musical theatre rock opera songs, drawn from a wide range of stage musicals and organized by vocal type. Additional song lists are available in the musical theatre song library.
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
Related: How to find out your vocal type
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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.
