[2026] Iconic musical numbers: from the latest releases to timeless classics!
Many of the songs used in musicals are quite famous, and you often hear them in various places—on TV, in commercials, or as background music in videos.
These pieces often include tracks that pump you up or grand, moving numbers that give you chills, touching not only musical fans but a wide range of people.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of such musical numbers!
We’ve picked broadly from a variety of shows, so you might find a tune you once heard and wondered about, or a song from one of your favorites.
Take this opportunity to give them another listen!
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Alexander HamiltonLeslie Odom Jr. · Anthony Ramos · Daveed Diggs · Okieriete Onaodowan · Lin-Manuel Miranda · Phillipa Soo · Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton
A song from the Broadway musical Hamilton.
This musical, which centers on Alexander Hamilton and depicts the era of the American Revolutionary War, is a rare historical piece even by Broadway standards.
Despite its historical subject matter, its unusual fusion with hip-hop music drew widespread attention and made it a huge hit.
The song Alexander Hamilton is the first number in the musical, in which each character sings about their circumstances and background.
If only you would listenSchool of Rocks
This song, performed in the musical School of Rock, features a refreshing chorus sung by the children on stage.
Sung with confidence and power to the sound of the guitar, it resonates in the listener’s heart.
MaybeAnnie
The song “Maybe,” which was sung in the musical Annie, is a piece that showcases the lead’s vocal performance.
It’s an uplifting, cheerful song that brings to mind famous numbers from the same musical, such as “Tomorrow.”
He lives in youThe Lion King
A beautiful song from Disney’s musical The Lion King.
The powerful vocals are captivating.
The background instrumentation quietly elevates the piece.
It’s an interesting number featuring dynamic call-and-response among the performers.
Munchkin land
The musical The Wizard of Oz, known for the song Over the Rainbow.
In the show, this number is sung together by the protagonist and the children, making it a lively piece full of the unique charm that only a musical can offer.