[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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[2026] Musical Masterpieces: From the Newest Works to Timeless Classics! (91–100)
All That JazzSamantha Barks

Cruel yet sexy and thrilling—that’s the irresistible, rule-breaking allure of the musical Chicago.
After catching her husband and sister in the act, Velma shoots them both and then goes on to perform in the show.
With the iconic number “All That Jazz,” which all but urges you to drown yourself in women, booze, and jazz, the audience is pulled straight into their world.
MariaLarry Kert · Original Broadway Cast · Stephen Sondheim · Leonard Bernstein

West Side Story, the Broadway musical that premiered in 1957, tells the story of a forbidden love swaying between two groups that are at odds over everything.
In “Maria,” Tony, having learned that the girl he has fallen in love with is named Maria, sings as he dreamily repeats her name over and over.
It’s a song that conveys Tony’s single-minded devotion.
[2026] Musical Masterpieces: From the Latest Works to Timeless Classics! (101–110)
For The DreamersRoger Bart

Born from the musical Back to the Future, this song delivers a moving story that celebrates people who chase their dreams.
Sung by American actor and singer Roger Bart, it appears on the original cast album released in March 2022.
Bart’s distinctive vocal style, in his role as Dr.
Emmett Brown, resonates deeply with listeners.
Its message honoring the courage and determination of dreamers not only appeals to fans of the film, but also encourages anyone striving toward their own goals.
It’s the perfect track for when you’re feeling down or want a boost to keep going.
Sun and MoonLea Salonga Will Chase

One of the sweetest numbers in Miss Saigon.
It’s a love song sung after Kim, a cabaret girl, and Chris, an American soldier, spend a night together during the Vietnam War.
Enchanted by the romantic scene and beautiful melody, you’ll feel inspired to sing it for someone you love.
…Baby One More Time [Broadway Version]Lorna Courtney
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The Broadway musical & Juliet, which sparked buzz as a fresh reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet, features a number performed by leading actress Lorna Courtney—it’s a Broadway-style arrangement of one of Britney Spears’s signature hits.
Since its October 2022 opening, the show has drawn attention for its innovative staging and music.
American-born Lorna made her professional debut at 15 and has appeared in productions like Dear Evan Hansen and West Side Story.
Her performance in this show earned her a Tony Award nomination and widespread acclaim.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to enjoy a fusion of pop music and Broadway.
I Wanna Be a ProducerMatthew Broderick

Fallen-from-grace producer Max and accountant Leo scheme to strike it rich by staging a deliberately awful musical.
That’s the premise of the ultimate comedy, The Producers.
It’s so comically over-the-top, no one could possibly dislike the story.
“I Wanna Be a Producer” is a song in which an accountant sings about his dream of Broadway amid the tedium of his everyday life.
Put on Your Sunday ClothesTRACY COLLIER, JOHN HOWARD & CHORUS

Hello, Dolly! is a 1964 American musical.
A film version was released in 1969.
It was directed by Gene Kelly, the hugely popular musical star who sang and danced in Singin’ in the Rain.
The lead role is played by Barbra Streisand.
At the 42nd Academy Awards, it won three Oscars: Best Art Direction, Best Score of a Musical, and Best Sound.



