[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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[2026] Musical Masterpieces: From the Latest Releases to Timeless Classics! (51–60)
Me And My GirlTenkai Yūki, Asano Kayo

Set in 1930s London, the musical “Me and My Girl” unfolds a story surrounding an aristocratic heir.
In Japan, it’s widely known through productions by the Takarazuka Revue.
In this number, which develops as a dialogue between Bill and Sally, both male and female vocals shine.
Carried by a lively rhythm, the piece is filled with the beautiful timbre of strings.
It’s a song that colors a romantic scene depicting a man and woman joining hands.
Be sure to listen closely to the lines exchanged between the two as they converse.
He lives in youThe Lion King

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.
Munchkin land

The musical The Wizard of Oz, known for the song Over the Rainbow.
In the show, this number is sung together by the protagonist and the children, making it a lively piece full of the unique charm that only a musical can offer.
CabaretLiza Minnelli

“Cabaret” is a musical that premiered on Broadway in 1966.
Based on Christopher Isherwood’s novel, it features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
Set in Berlin as Nazi power intensifies, it takes place in the seedy Kit Kat Klub and portrays the romance between Sally, a British chanteuse, and Cliff, an American aspiring writer.
The song is used in the scene where Sally sings “Life is a cabaret, old chum,” resolving to live freely, carefree and unbound by anything.
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The Umbrellas of CherbourgDanielle Licari

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.
springtime for hitlerMatthew Morrison

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.
ListenBeyoncé

Effie, Deena, and Lorrell overcome the barriers of racism and race up the steps to stardom.
With soul and R&B sounds that stir the heart, Dreamgirls is a work everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.
In Listen, the bond of women who shared the same dream is captured.



