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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: How to find out your vocal type

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