The Best Villain Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These villain musical theatre songs bring schemes, power plays, and deliciously dark character moments to the stage. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a villain song that fits your range and performance needs.
Altos
“Little Girls” – Annie
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – The Little Mermaid
“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz
“Someone Gets Hurt” – Mean Girls
“The Witch” – Big Fish
“World Burn” – Mean Girls
Baritones
“Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Dentist!” – Little Shop of Horrors
“Dog Eats Dog” – Les Misérables
“My Way or the Highway” – The Life
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
“The Smell of Rebellion” – Matilda
Basses
“Be Prepared” – The Lion King
“Hellfire” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“I Am Back” – American Psycho
“Lonely Room” – Oklahoma!
“Master of the House” – Les Misérables
“My Name” – Oliver!
Contras
“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
“Last Midnight” – Into the Woods
“Sensitivity” – Once Upon a Mattress
“They Don’t Know” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On
“Loud” – Matilda
“Opportunity” – 13
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
Tenors
“Captain Hook’s Waltz” – Peter Pan
“Confrontation” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Play With Your Food” – Honk!
“You’ll Be Back” – Hamilton
“You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two” – Oliver!
Trebles
“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Sayonara” – How to Eat Like a Child
“Schroeder” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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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 List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
