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

Some Enchanted EveningRichard Rodgers／ Oscar Hammerstein II

‘Some Enchanted Evening’ from SOUTH PACIFIC (1958)

A masterpiece that shines brilliantly in Broadway musical history, this love ballad by the golden duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, created in 1949, is a gem that portrays a fateful encounter and the universality of love.

Its rich melody and poetic lyrics quietly resonate in the listener’s heart.

At its premiere, Ezio Pinza captivated audiences with his resonant voice, and in the same year Perry Como reached No.

1 on the Billboard chart while Bing Crosby climbed to No.

3, propelling the song to swift popularity.

It drew renewed attention with the 1958 film adaptation and has continued to be covered by illustrious artists such as Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

An eternal classic loved across generations, it’s a song to cherish in life’s special moments or during a tranquil evening.

There’s No Business Like Show BusinessIRVING BERLIN

There’s No Business Like Show Business

When it comes to iconic songs that shine as a towering presence in the world of musicals, there’s a gem crafted by quintessential American composer Irving Berlin! It’s a powerful number that captures both the allure and the hardships of show business, featured in the 1946 Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun starring Ethel Merman.

The lively melody woven by brass and percussion brilliantly conveys the glamour of the stage and never fails to captivate listeners.

A film of the same name was made in 1954, featuring a star-studded cast including Marilyn Monroe.

Best known in Ethel Merman’s rendition, the song has been covered by numerous artists such as Bing Crosby and Liza Minnelli.

It’s the perfect track for those who dream of show business or want to recharge with a heart-pounding melody!

Lot’s WifeTonya Pinkins

Lot’s Wife

A gem of a number from the Broadway musical Caroline, or Change, where grand dramatic expression meets overwhelming vocal power.

American performer Tonya Pinkins’s commanding expressiveness brilliantly colors the story’s climax, set in Louisiana in 1963.

The piece is included on the Original Broadway Cast Album released in June 2004, allowing listeners to savor the delicate musical world crafted by Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori.

Pinkins received such acclaim that she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress that same year, and her performance at the 58th Tony Awards captivated the audience.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to experience emotions welling up from deep within, or to feel the conflict between society and the individual through music.

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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Do You Hear the People Sing?Claude-Michel Schönberg

Les Misérables | Do You Hear the People Sing?

Les Misérables is a monumental musical that portrays people buffeted by the French Revolution from various perspectives.

In 2012, it was adapted into a film starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.

“Do You Hear the People Sing?” introduced here is the song sung by the masses and plays a very important role in the story.

Republican youths, frustrated and pushed around by the new government, sing it to rouse the hearts of the people.

It is one of the defining songs of Les Misérables.

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Ring of KeysJeanine Tesori／Lisa Kron

Fun Home Performance Tony Awards 2015

A moving masterpiece from the musical Fun Home that strikes the heart with a young girl’s self-discovery.

Created by the American female duo Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, this work delicately portrays the complex emotions of a child at the moment she first finds someone who resembles herself.

It was included on the original cast album Fun Home, released by PS Classics in February 2014, and at the 2015 Tony Awards, Tesori and Kron became the first all-female composing team to win Best Original Score.

Celebrated for boosting self-acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community, it’s recommended both for young people grappling with identity and for anyone who values diversity.

SatisfiedLin-Manuel Miranda

Satisfied

Among the standout masterpieces in the Broadway musical Hamilton, this number continues to captivate fans around the world.

Showcasing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s exceptional gifts as a lyricist and composer, it vividly portrays Angelica’s complex inner world.

Its structure brilliantly fuses hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theater elements, and—paired with the innovative “rewind” staging—profoundly moves audiences.

Included on the Original Broadway Cast Recording released in 2015, Renée Elise Goldsberry’s breathtaking performance earned her the 2016 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress.

Combining deep emotional expression with innovative musicality, this piece comes highly recommended for everyone from musical newcomers to seasoned fans.