In the dazzling world of musical theater, the tenor voice has long been celebrated for its ability to convey emotion, captivate audiences, and soar to breathtaking heights. From classic Broadway hits to contemporary masterpieces, the repertoire for tenors is as diverse as it is thrilling. Join us on a journey through some of the most unforgettable musical theater songs tailored for the tenor voice.
Golden Age
All I Need Is the Girl from Gypsy
Almost Like Being In Love from Brigadoon
I Met A Girl from Bells Are Ringing
Many Moons Ago from Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon A Time Today from Call Me Madam
Post Golden Age
A Lot of Livin' To Do from Bye Bye Birdie
I Believe In You from How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Try Me from She Loves Me
This Is Not Over Yet from Parade
If You Could See Her From Cabaret
Contemporary
Take A Chance On Me from Little Women
My Petersburg from Anastasia
Stranger from Big Fish
Goodbye from Catch Me If You Can
When the Booth Goes Bright from Amelie
Top of the World from Tuck Everlasting
Comedic
Noel's Lament from Ride the Cyclone
Stop from Mean Girls
Man Up from Book of Mormon
I'm Calm from A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
I Don't Understand the Poor from Gentleman's Guide
Pop/Rock Musicals
It's Only a Matter of Time from Back to the Future
I'm Alive from Next to Normal
Good Kid from The Lightening Thief
El Tango de Roxanne from Moulin Rouge
One Knight from Wonderland
Dramatic Ballad
When She Smiles from Lysistrata Jones
Come Back from Dogfight
I Never Knew from Far From Heaven
Someone to Fall Back On from Wearing Someone Else's Clothes
Close Every Door from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Disney
Her Voice from The Little Mermaid
Everything That I Am from Tarzan
Santa Fe from Newsies
Out There from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Proud of Your Boy from Aladdin
From soul-stirring ballads to electrifying anthems, the repertoire for tenors in musical theater is as vast as it is captivating. Whether delivering a heartfelt soliloquy or belting out a show-stopping number, the tenor voice continues to captivate audiences with its power, range, and emotion. As we celebrate these unforgettable musical theater songs for tenors, we honor the timeless artistry and enduring appeal of this remarkable vocal tradition.
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Tina Golden
Vocal and MT Audition Coach
10+ years singing and dance experience
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