Famous songs recommended for musical beginners
“Musicals seem a bit intimidating…” Do you ever feel that way?
In fact, the world of musicals is full of timeless songs that almost everyone has heard at least once.
From the passionate dance numbers performed in the rain, to heart-wrenching love songs that resonate deep within, to choral pieces that illuminate grand stories—the magical world woven by music and performance is sure to captivate you.
This time, we’ll introduce a selection of gems that even newcomers to musicals can enjoy.
Why not open the door to the wonderful world of musicals yourself?
Playlist
| Famous songs recommended for musical beginners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom of the Opera) ~ The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom of the Opera)Andrew Lloyd Webber |  play_arrow | The enigmatic figure known as the Phantom and a young soprano sing… |
| 2 | Les Misérables ~ On My OwnClaude-Michel Schönberg |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a lonely love that is deeply engraved in the heart, and… |
| 3 | The Sound of Music — My Favorite ThingsRichard Rodgers |  play_arrow | The musical film “The Sound of Music”… |
| 4 | Mary Poppins ~ Step in TimeThe Sherman Brothers |  play_arrow | A vibrant performance by chimney sweeps unfolding atop the roof… |
| 5 | Kinky Boots: Lola’s World (The BEST Lola)Cyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Many people regard this as one of Haruma Miura’s signature works… |
| 6 | Beauty and the Beast — Be Our GuestAlan Menken |  play_arrow | “Be …,” where dishes and candles dance gorgeously. |
| 7 | Aladdin — A Whole New WorldAlan Menken |  play_arrow | A magical ballad flying through the night sky, freeing the heart |
| 8 | Cats ~ MemoryElaine Paige |  play_arrow | The musical Cats has become a worldwide pheno… |
| 9 | Wicked — Defying GravityStephen Schwartz |  play_arrow | The Broadway mu… that premiered in 2003 |
| 10 | Les Misérables — I Dreamed a DreamClaude-Michel Schönberg |  play_arrow | A girl who cherished pure dreams and ideals, into the hands of fate... |
| 11 | The Phantom of the Opera — The Music of the NightAndrew Lloyd Webber |  play_arrow | The novel “The Phantom of the Opera” by French author Gaston Leroux… |
| 12 | RENT – Seasons of LoveJonathan Larson |  play_arrow | Based on Puccini’s opera La Bohème... |
| 13 | 42nd Street (42nd Street) ~ 42nd Street (42nd Street)Harry Warren |  play_arrow | Vividly depicting the iconic streets of New York… |
| 14 | The Greatest Showman — This Is MeKeala Settle |  play_arrow | Pride in the “uniqueness” everyone carries, and the world… |
| 15 | The Sound of Music — Do-Re-MiRichard Rodgers |  play_arrow | The way children open their hearts through music... |
| 16 | The Lion King — Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | As a Disney production, of course, and in Japan... |
| 17 | School of Rock ~ If only you would listenAndrew Lloyd Webber |  play_arrow | A song that colors a moving story filled with dreams and passion... |
| 18 | Annie — TomorrowAileen Quinn |  play_arrow | “Annie” has also been staged in Japan in Japanese... |
| 19 | Diana (DIANA) ~ The World Fell in LoveDavid Bryan |  play_arrow | This work created by Mr. David Bryan... |
| 20 | The Wizard of Oz — Somewhere Over the RainbowJudy Garland |  play_arrow | A story woven by translucent melodies—an utopia... |
| 21 | The Producers ~ I Wanna Be a ProducerMel Brooks |  play_arrow | The washed-up producer Max and the accountant... |
| 22 | Les Misérables ~ Do You Hear the People Sing?Les Misérables Cast |  play_arrow | Les Misérables by Victor Hugo... |
| 23 | The Sound of Music — The Sound of Music (Opening Scene from The Sound of Music)Julie Andrews |  play_arrow | Captain von Trapp and his children, and the children’s… |
| 24 | Cabaret (Cabaret) ~ Cabaret (Cabaret)Liza Minnelli |  play_arrow | A cabaret under Nazi Germany, with the clouds of war hanging low... |
| 25 | West Side Story — TonightMarni Nixon, Jim Bryant |  play_arrow | The Sharks and the Jets are in conflict with each other and… |
| 26 | Singin’ in the Rain ~ Singin’ in the Rain (Title Song)Gene Kelly |  play_arrow | Transitioning from the silent era to the talkie era... |
| 27 | Beauty and the Beast — Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande & John Legend |  play_arrow | Beauty and the Beast, which was adapted into an anime in 1991... |
| 28 | My Fair Lady — I Could Have Danced All NightMarni Nixon |  play_arrow | Audrey Hepburn, a flower seller from the lower town... |
| 29 | Dreamgirls — Dreamgirls (We’re Your Dreamgirls)Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles, Anika Noni Rose |  play_arrow | Legendary girl group on the Motown label... |
| 30 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) ~ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)Dick Van Dyke |  play_arrow | A dreamy and slightly eccentric father to his children… |
| 31 | High School Musical — We’re All In This TogetherHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | High School Musical is an Ameri... |
| 32 | Sister Act — I Will Follow HimSister Act Cast |  play_arrow | The owner of a dynamite voice, Whoopi... |
| 33 | La La Land — Another Day of SunLa La Land |  play_arrow | The musical that swept the film awards in 2016… |
| 34 | Saturday Night Fever — More Than a WomanBee Gees |  play_arrow | Disco sounds were playing throughout the entire work in 197... |
| 35 | A Chorus Line — OneA Chorus Line Cast |  play_arrow | A Chorus Line premiered on stage in 1975... |
| 36 | Jesus Christ Superstar ~ I Don’t Know How to Love HimYvonne Elliman |  play_arrow | Jesus Christ Superstar... |
| 37 | Chicago ~ Nowadays (Finale)Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones |  play_arrow | In Japan, Ryoko Yonekura has made her Broadway debut... |
| 38 | Lot’s WifeTonya Pinkins |  play_arrow | A fusion of grand, dramatic expression and overwhelming vocal prowess... |
| 39 | Grease — Love Duet (You’re the One That I Want)John Travolta & Olivia Newton John |  play_arrow | Olivia Newton-Jo—who had been an honor student... |
| 40 | Man of La Mancha — The Impossible DreamPeter O’Toole |  play_arrow | British acting legend Peter O’Toole do... |
| 41 | The Band Wagon — Dancing in the DarkMGM Studio Orchestra |  play_arrow | A young Cyd Charisse taking a walk in the park at night… |
| 42 | Suddenly SeymourAlan Menken |  play_arrow | A grand musical woven as emotions lead... |
| 43 | There’s No Business Like Show BusinessIRVING BERLIN |  play_arrow | A renowned song that shines as a milestone in the world of musicals and… |
| 44 | Ol’ Man RiverJerome Kern／Oscar Hammerstein II, |  play_arrow | ...producing numerous masterpieces that will go down in American music history... |
| 45 | Rose’s TurnJule Styne／Stephen Sondheim. |  play_arrow | The climax of the musical Gypsy… |
| 46 | Ya Got TroubleMeredith Willson |  play_arrow | As a song that shines brilliantly in the history of musical theatre, Me… |
| 47 | Some Enchanted EveningRichard Rodgers／ Oscar Hammerstein II |  play_arrow | Brilliantly shining in the history of Broadway musicals... |
| 48 | Losing My MindStephen Sondheim |  play_arrow | The 1971 musical Follies… |
| 49 | Mary Poppins ~ Chim Chim Cher-eeJulie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke |  play_arrow | Mr. Banks, the grumpy banker, tore up the children’s letter… |
| 50 | The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) — The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (I will wait for you all my life…)Danielle Licari |  play_arrow | The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies…) |
| 51 | Fiddler on the Roof — Sunrise, SunsetTopol & Miriam Karlin |  play_arrow | A Jew living in the Ukrainian region around the end of the 19th century... |
| 52 | All That Jazz — On BroadwayGeorge Benson |  play_arrow | “All That Jazz” (ALL TH… |
| 53 | Mamma Mia — Dancing QueenMeryl Streep, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski |  play_arrow | …in 2008, a Broadway musical… |
| 54 | Everyone Says I Love You — “I’m Through With Love”Goldie Hawn |  play_arrow | A 1996 work. The protagonist is Woody Allen… |