[2026] Iconic musical numbers: from the latest releases to timeless classics!

This Is MeKeala Settle

This Is Me

A song from the musical film The Greatest Showman, produced in the United States in 2017 and released in Japan in 2018.

The show created by the protagonist, P.T.

Barnum, is made up of people with unique, one-of-a-kind qualities.

Though they were sometimes hurt because of their individuality, this song declares with conviction: This is me! You’re sure to be moved by the powerful vocals.

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Seasons of LoveJonathan Larson

Seasons of Love – RENT (2008 Broadway Cast)

A song packed with a grand message about measuring time with love was born from the musical RENT.

Beginning with a memorable phrase that expresses a year in minutes, this piece is a gem left to us by Jonathan Larson.

An American artist known for his innovative fusion of rock and musical theatre, Larson created this song for the Original Broadway Cast Recording of RENT, released in September 1996.

Tragically, he died suddenly at the age of 35 the day before the show’s first performance.

Its universal theme—how we measure the value of a life—intertwines with moving, gospel-tinged harmonies to leave a lasting impression.

It was used memorably in the 2005 film adaptation and featured in a tribute episode of the TV series Glee, contributing to AIDS awareness.

It’s a song that resonates deeply when you think of the ones you love.

One Day MoreLes Misérables Cast

One Day More

Les Misérables is a French novel written by Victor Hugo in 1862.

It has since been adapted into a musical, an anime, and films.

This is a song in which each character sings while envisioning their own tomorrow.

It vividly expresses the feelings of the characters as they bear their various destinies and strive to confront them.

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Seasons of LoveCast Of Rent

Seasons of Love (From the Motion Picture RENT)

This song was used in the Broadway musical Rent, which is based on Puccini’s opera La Bohème.

The musical tells the story of young people facing various problems, such as being unable to pay the rent.

In the film version, it is used as the opening.

The theme of the song is “one year,” and it reminds us of the magnitude and importance of what can happen over the course of a year.

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Suddenly SeymourAlan Menken

Joy Woods is Audrey – SUDDENLY, SEYMOUR with Matt Doyle | Little Shop of Horrors

This sweeping musical number, woven straight from the heart, is a collaboration by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, who made a striking Off-Broadway debut as a duo.

Crafted by Menken, a genius composer from the United States, its beautiful melodies interlace with soul-stirring lyrics.

The song appeared as an in-show number in Little Shop of Horrors, which premiered in 1982.

This celebrated duet, in which the protagonist and a woman sing of the feelings deep within their hearts, also underscored a memorable scene in the film adaptation released in December 1986.

Contributing to the movie’s success—which grossed $54 million worldwide—the song has since remained a favorite, covered by many artists.

It’s perfect for fans of moving love stories and an ideal entry point for those new to musicals.