Musical Theatre Songs

35 Romantic Musical Theatre Duets – By Time Period

These romantic musical theatre duets are organized by time period, making it easier to find a love song that fits the era and style you want to perform. The list includes romantic duets from classic musicals through contemporary shows.


Romantic Golden Age Duets

Almost Like Being in Love” – Brigadoon

Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” – Cinderella

I’ve Never Been in Love Before” – Guys and Dolls

People Will Say We’re in Love” – Oklahoma!

Tonight” – West Side Story


Romantic 1960s Duets

Do You Love Me?” – Fiddler on the Roof

It Couldn’t Please Me More” – Cabaret

Love From a Heart of Gold” How to Succeed in Business

They Were You” – The Fantasticks

You’ll Think of Someone” – Promises, Promises


Romantic 1970s Duets

Barcelona” – Company

Country House” – Follies

I Remember It Well” – Gigi

Love Song” – Pippin

Too Many Mornings” – Follies


Romantic 1980s Duets

All I Ask of You” – The Phantom of the Opera

It Takes Two” – Into the Woods

Mountain Duet” – Chess

With You on My Arm” – La Cage aux Folles

You Shine” – Carrie


Romantic 1990s Duets

Almost Paradise” – Footloose

I’ll Cover You” – Rent

In Whatever Time We Have” – Children of Eden

Light My Candle” – Rent

Written in the Stars” – Aida


Romantic 2000s Duets

As Long As You’re Mine” – Wicked

If I Told You” – The Wedding Singer

Live Before We Die” – The Addams Family

Perfect for You” – Next to Normal

The Most Amazing Thing” – Little Women


Romantic 2010s Duets

All I’ve Ever Known” – Hadestown

Happiness” – Rocky

Love Is an Open Door” – Frozen

Time Stops” – Big Fish

What Could Be Better?” – Bright Star


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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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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