40 Upbeat Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These upbeat musical theatre songs bring energy, momentum, and feel-good performance moments to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a lively song that fits your range and performance needs.
Altos
“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical
“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
“I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II
“Open a New Window” – Mame
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
Baritones
“Be Like the Bluebird” – Anything Goes
“Second Chance” – Steel Pier
“Singin’ in the Rain” – Singin’ in the Rain
“Try Me” – She Loves Me
“With Anne on My Arm” – La Cage Aux Folles
Basses
“Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Heart” – Damn Yankees
“I Like Life” – Scrooge!
“It’s a Lovely Day Today” – Call Me Madam
“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz
Contras
“Good Morning Starshine” – Hair
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity
“Live in Living Color” – Catch Me If You Can
“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!
“Step One” – Kinky Boots
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“You’ve Got Possibilities” – It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman
Sopranos
“A Spoonful of Sugar” – Mary Poppins
“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables
“I Could Have Danced All Night” – My Fair Lady
“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises
“Vanilla Ice Cream” – She Loves Me
Tenors
“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy
“Be Our Guest” – Beauty and the Beast
“Ladies’ Choice” – Hairspray
“Miracle of Miracles” – Fiddler on the Roof
“Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round
Trebles/Kids
“I Like It” – A Bronx Tale
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“Tomorrow” – Annie
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile (Reprise)” – Annie
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Related Pages
• Comedic Musical Theatre Songs
• Musical Theatre Character Songs
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.
