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

Look downLes Misérables (10th Anniversary)

Les Misérables (10th Anniversary) – Look down [Lyrics on screen]

The globally popular musical Les Misérables (10th Anniversary) is based on Victor Hugo’s novel and has been performed multiple times in Japan.

The song that opens this production is Look Down.

It depicts a scene in which a large group of prisoners sings while hauling in a rope connected to a ship.

Accompanied by the message “Do not meet the inspector’s eyes,” the solemn melody resounds.

It’s a piece memorable for its powerful male chorus set against a weighty orchestration.

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springtime for hitlerMatthew Morrison

Glee’s Matthew Morrison – Kennedy Center Honors – Springtime for Hitler

I’m in awe of the comedic sensibilities of The Producers, which even turns Hitler into comedy.

And this “Springtime for Hitler,” true to its name, has such a breezy melody that it makes you want to belt it out—that’s the frustrating part.

It’s a number I’d love to master right down to the choreography.

Step in timeMary Poppins

“Step In Time” from MARY POPPINS on Broadway

This song, performed in a Disney musical, is a dynamic piece with a sense of expansiveness.

It begins quietly and later introduces rhythmic stomps as part of the staging.

The lively calls and rhythmic music make it an enjoyable number.

Friend like meAladin

Aladdin – Friend Like Me

A fun swing jazz number sung by the Genie from the musical version of Disney’s Aladdin.

Many people may be reminded of Koichi Yamadera’s vocals, who performed the Japanese dub in both the animated and live-action versions.

It’s a key song that energizes the early part of the story, and both Robin Williams and Will Smith have sung it—each version is highly distinctive.

While A Whole New World is also famous when it comes to Aladdin, this song has a different kind of charm.

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The Umbrellas of CherbourgDanielle Licari

Michel Legrand film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Je t’attendrai toute ma vie…

This is very beautiful music by Michel Legrand.

It’s a French work composed entirely of music.

Daniel’s high notes, sung in place of Catherine Deneuve, match the gentle, sweet voice of the lover, which makes it all the more heartbreaking.

He lives in youThe Lion King

The Lion King 2- He Lives In You w/Lyrics

A beautiful song from Disney’s musical The Lion King.

The powerful vocals are captivating.

The background instrumentation quietly elevates the piece.

It’s an interesting number featuring dynamic call-and-response among the performers.

There’s no business like show business.Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman – There’s No Business Like Show Business

Annie Get Your Gun is a musical that portrays the story of a female sharpshooter and the star of a sharpshooting show who fall in love and ultimately face off against each other.

Irving Berlin wrote There’s No Business Like Show Business for this production.

It’s a piece that unfolds with the brilliant sound of a brass band.

The lyrics, which contain an irony toward the glamour of show business, evoke a range of emotions.

Since the song is performed multiple times throughout the show, it carries a message that gets to the heart of the story.

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