The post-Golden Age period in musical theatre, which began roughly in the 1960s and continued to 1969, represents a significant departure from the traditional musical styles of the Golden Age. It is characterised by a shift in themes, styles, and storytelling techniques and saw the beginning of more diverse narratives, experimental music, and socially relevant topics.Â
The post-Golden Age period marked a significant evolution in musical theatre, both artistically and thematically. Exploring songs from this era allows singers to engage with diverse stories, musical styles, and character dynamics, helping them develop their skills and connect with audiences in a contemporary context.
To help you get started, here are 28 post-Golden Age Musical Theatre Songs for Tenor.
Post Golden Age Musical Theatre Songs for Tenor
Amsterdam - Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (Brel, Shuman & Blau)
Any Dream Will Do - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Lloyd-Webber & Rice)
Asking For You - Do Re Mi (Styne, Comden & Green)
Beethoven Day - You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Gesner)
Boy For Sale - Oliver! (Bart)
Close Every Door Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Lloyd-Webber & Rice)
Fifty Million Years Ago - Celebration (Schmidt & Jones)
Free - A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum (Sondheim)
I'm Calm - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Sondheim)
I Believe In You - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Loesser)
I Don't Care Much - Cabaret (Kander & Ebb)
If You Could See Her, Sitting Pretty - Cabaret (Kander & Ebb)
I Hear - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Sondheim)
I Know About Love - Do Re Mi (Styne, Comden & Green)
I Will Follow You - Milk and Honey (Herman)
Love - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Sondheim)
Make Someone Happy - Do Re Mi (Styne, Comden & Green)
Mama - 1776 (Edwards)
Miracle Of Miracles - Fiddler on the Roof (Bock & Harnick)
She Loves Me - She Loves Me (Bock & Harnick)
She Wasn't You - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (Lane & Lerner)
Sitting Pretty (The Money Song) - Cabaret (Kander & Ebb)
Stay - Do I Hear a Waltz? (Rodgers & Sondheim)
Tango Tragique - She Loves Me (Bock & Harnick)
The Apple Tree (Forbidden Fruit) - The Apple Tree (Bock & Harnick)
Tomorrow Belongs To Me - Cabaret (Kander & Ebb)
Tonight At Eight - She Loves Me (Bock & Harnick)
Willkommen - Cabaret (Kander & Ebb)
Exploring songs from this era offers singers a unique opportunity to delve into a rich tapestry of stories, musical genres, and character dynamics, facilitating their artistic growth and enabling them to connect with contemporary audiences. I hope you find these 28 post-Golden Age Musical Theatre Songs for Tenor inspirational.
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