Romantic Musical Theatre Duets – By Time Period

February 14, 2020

Are you searching for the perfect romantic musical theatre duet for an upcoming project or performance? Well, in order to help you out, here are some of the most romantic musical theatre duets out there, broken down by time period.

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Golden Age Duets (1940-1959)

“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

Post-Golden Age Duets (1960s)

“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

“You’ll Think of Someone” – Promises, Promises

1970s Duets

“Country House” – Follies

“I Remember It Well” – Gigi

“Love Song” – Pippin

“Too Many Mornings” – Follies

1980s Duets

“It Takes Two” – Into the Woods

“Mountain Duet” – Chess

“With You on My Arm” – La Cage aux Folles

“You Shine” – Carrie

1990s Duets

“Almost Paradise” – Footloose

“I’ll Cover You” – Rent

“Light My Candle” – Rent

“Written in the Stars” – Aida

2000s Duets

“As Long As You’re Mine” – Wicked

“If I Told You” – The Wedding Singer

“Perfect for You” – Next to Normal

“The Most Amazing Thing” – Little Women

2010s Duets

“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, 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.