Non-Musical Theatre Songs

12 Audition-Friendly Rock Songs for Sopranos

Looking for new material to expand your vocal chops with? Or does your casting call specifically request non-musical theatre rock songs? With more pop/rock musicals entering the scene, it’s becoming increasingly common to keep a prepared rock song in your back pocket. And because of that, we’ve put together a list of amazing rock songs for sopranos, broken down by decade.


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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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Which of these soprano rock songs is your favorite?

And what are you working on at the moment? We would love to hear all about it in the comments below! In the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for specific musicals.


Stacy Karyn, Author of Rock Songs for Sopranos.
Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She 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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