[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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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.
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.
Voulez VousMamma Mia
A musical that features many songs by ABBA, known for hits like Dancing Queen.
Among the songs in this musical, Voulez-Vous is especially memorable for a scene where a large group of people dance together on stage to its upbeat rhythm.
top haterin bo-gu, anton do~u be-ke
Above all, the large-group tap dance is truly overwhelming.
Perhaps because it was famous in Fred Astaire’s films, this piece felt very familiar.
Just hearing the music makes the tapping spring to mind.
It has a rhythmic, pleasantly lively feel.
I’d love to see it live.
New York, New YorkFrank Sinatra
This is a song from On the Town.
It tells the story of a few days in which Navy sailors enjoy their shore leave in New York City.
The feeling of freedom when they hit the town comes through in the brisk pace of the music and the energetic, dashing choreography.
It’s a piece grounded in the lively, upbeat spirit typical of classic musicals.