Non-Musical Theatre Songs

Audition-Friendly Rock Songs for Sopranos

This list includes a curated selection of non-musical theatre rock songs for sopranos, organized by decade. Songs are drawn from a range of rock repertoire. Additional song lists are available on the non-musical theatre repertoire page.


1960s/1970s Rock Songs for Sopranos

“A Little More Love” – Olivia Newton-John

“Heartbreaker” – Pat Benetar

“Little Queen” – Heart

“Band of Gold” – Freda Payne


1980s Rock Songs for Sopranos

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper

“Call Me” – Blondie

“Love Is a Battlefield” – Pat Benetar

“These Dreams” – Heart

“What About Love” – Heart


1990s-2010s Rock Songs for Sopranos

“Between Two Lungs” – Florence + the Machine

“Eyes Open” – Taylor Swift

“Girl With One Eye” – Florence + the Machine

“I Caught Myself” – Paramore


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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.

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