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[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!

[2026] Musical Masterpieces: From the Newest Hits to Timeless Classics! (131–140)

Blood Brothers

Tell Me It’s Not TrueBARBARA DICKSON

This is a song from the final part of the classic musical Blood Brothers by British writer Willy Russell.

It’s the scene where Eddie and Mickey, twin brothers bound by blood who are at the heart of the story, discover that they are siblings.

The song is heartrending, beautiful, and gripping.

It’s one of the standout numbers from a popular work that has been staged many times in Japan.

Hane Keisuke
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cabaret

WilkommenCabaret

“Wilkommen” – CABARET EL MUSICAL
WilkommenCabaret

This striking song opens with a drum-led intro, followed by a male solo vocal.

It is performed in the musical Cabaret.

The vocalist’s husky, handsome voice captivates listeners.

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20th Century Boy

Whatever happens to teenage dreamsMarc Bolan

In 1970s Britain, Marc Bolan shaped the glam rock music movement.

Among his many iconic songs, this one is known as a distinctive piece about teenagers.

Hearing it in a musical brings out a different kind of charm from the original.

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Fiddler on the Roof

Sunrise · SunsetMori Shigeru Hisaya

A song from the musical based on Sholem Aleichem’s short story “Tevye the Dairyman,” depicting the lives of Jewish people living in a shtetl under Imperial Russian rule.

The lead role of Tevye was played for many years by Hisaya Morishige, and this song was among those he performed.

Its wistful melody and lyrics make it a heart-wrenching piece.

SAKI
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In conclusion

Songs in musicals give voice to emotions at pivotal moments in the story, moving the hearts of the audience.

The pieces we introduced today are exquisite works crafted by talented artists from around the world.

Why not surrender yourself to the dramatic developments, poignant lyrics, and beautiful melodies? The magic of the stage awaits you.