These Broadway songs were made for karaoke. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best show tunes for you to sing on your next musical night out!
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00:09 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best show tunes for you to sing on your next musical night out.
00:16 "Effie, I have a song and it's good. It's really good. I don't need you singing."
00:23 Number 10. Consider Yourself, Oliver
00:27 "I've taken to you, so strong. It's clear, we're going to get along."
00:35 Consider Yourself, Lucky, if this fun track is listed on your karaoke songbook.
00:39 This number from Oliver is perfect for those times when you just want to channel your inner child.
00:44 "When you try to be, you are, you are, and everything, yeah, you have to be, for all."
00:51 "Only twice to be handy with the rolling pins, when the landlord comes to call."
00:59 Performed primarily by the artful Dodger when he first meets protagonist Oliver Twist,
01:03 it's a playful welcome tune. It leaves plenty of room for physicality and toe-tapping while you
01:08 sing the words, meaning you can get your friends to join in on the fun. Plus, if you can pull off
01:13 a Cockney accent, you'll have yourself a certified karaoke winner.
01:17 "For after some consideration, we can state, consider yourself one of us."
01:24 Number 9. Come What May, Moulin Rouge! The Musical
01:29 "Never knew I could feel like this."
01:33 If you can convince a partner to join you on the mic, perhaps you should consider performing one
01:39 of the most romantic duets of all time. From both the movie and musical adaptation of Moulin Rouge,
01:45 Come What May is a love ballad that's filled with passion.
01:48 "Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side.
01:55 Storm clouds may gather and start to make the night."
02:02 During the number, ill-fated lovers Christian and Satine profess their love for each other,
02:07 despite the dangers that surround their secret courtship. It's a gut punch in the form of a song,
02:12 all but guaranteeing there won't be a dry eye in the karaoke bar when the last note plays.
02:16 "Come what may."
02:26 Number 8. Cabaret, Cabaret
02:28 "Put down the knitting, the book and the broom. It's time for a holiday."
02:35 A classic musical theater ditty, Cabaret from the show of the same name is more than just a
02:41 fun song. Performed by protagonist Sally Bowles, it's chock full of subtext that makes it a go-to
02:47 for any aspiring thespian. It acts in stark contrast to the backdrop of the impending
02:52 Second World War, making the jazzy and up-tempo number feel much more loaded.
02:56 "What good is sitting all alone in your room? Come hear the music play."
03:09 As Bowles sings about the joys of cabaret, she ignores the looming threat of the future.
03:14 Capturing that complexity isn't easy, but it's worth it and will make everyone watching pay
03:19 attention. So not only is it a great tune, it's also a great acting exercise.
03:24 "It's only a cabaret old time, and I love a cabaret."
03:40 Number 7. There's no business like show business, Annie Get Your Gun.
03:51 Whether or not you're a musical theater fan, chances are you know this tune,
03:55 originally from the 1946 Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun. There's no business like
04:00 show business is a celebration of the magical, and sometimes wacky, world of showbiz and the
04:06 dedicated people who work in it. "The costumes, the scenery, the makeup, the props, the audience
04:12 that lifts you when you're down." Written by Irving Berlin, the number is most effective
04:18 when everyone can take part and contribute to ramping up the room's energy. That, combined with
04:23 its funny, cheeky lyrics, make it an ideal pick if you're seeking a sing-along option the next
04:27 time you take the karaoke stage. "Let's go on with the show, let's go on with the show."
04:43 Number 6. All That Jazz, Chicago.
04:49 Seductive and bewitching, this is a red-hot option if you're looking to spice up your karaoke set.
05:08 Crafted by John Kander and Fred Ebb, it opens Chicago in a captivating manner. As Velma Kelly
05:14 brings each melodic word to life, she preps the audience for an alluring evening full of danger
05:19 and debauchery. "Slick your hair and wear your buckle shoes. And all that jazz I hear that by
05:28 the dip is gonna blow the blush." Tap into her sultry energy, throw in a couple of Fosse-inspired
05:36 jazz hands, struts, and hip rolls, and you'll have yourself a star-turning performance. Then,
05:41 once everyone's begging for more, you can follow it up with another Chicago karaoke classic,
05:46 Cell Block Tango. "I betcha you would have done the same."
05:53 Number 5. Gaston, Beauty and the Beast.
05:57 "You can ask any Tom, Dick, or Stanley, and they'll tell you whose team they prefer to be on."
06:06 Disney and Broadway fans won't ever be left wanting when it comes to karaoke song selections.
06:11 You could go for anything from the tongue-twister that is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious for
06:16 Mary Poppins to Aladdin's endlessly romantic A Whole New World. It can be overwhelming to pick,
06:21 but if you need to set your sights on just one, we recommend Gaston.
06:26 "I needed encouragement. Thank you, LeFou."
06:29 "Well, there's no one as easy to bolster as you."
06:33 This villainous tune from Beauty and the Beast allows you to crank up the comedy and let your
06:38 confidence shine. You don't need to have a big ego to get into it, or know all the words since
06:44 they're right there. You just have to be willing to let your inhibitions go. The entire room will
06:48 be fawning over you before you know it. "Who's a super success? Don't you know?
06:53 But you never know, 'cause you spend any time and you're gone."
06:57 Number 4. December 1963 - Oh What a Night. Jersey Boys.
07:02 "Late December back in '63. What a very special time for me. 'Cause I remember what a night."
07:14 A perfect karaoke pick for Broadway fans and just general music lovers alike,
07:18 December 1963 - Oh What a Night is a classic. Whether you're singing the Four Seasons version
07:24 or the one found in Jersey Boys, you can rest assured people will get on their feet. After all,
07:29 the tune has a groovy melody and nostalgic lyrics that are too memorable to resist,
07:34 allowing folks to transport themselves to a simpler time.
07:37 "Yeah, and I, and I would call it in too much too soon."
07:44 In addition to delivering when it comes to entertainment value,
07:47 there's some solid chances to show off the depths of your vocal chops too.
07:51 In other words, it's sure to be a winner.
07:53 "Why'd it take so long to see the light? Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right.
08:01 Sweet surrender, what a night."
08:04 Number 3. Suddenly Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors.
08:08 "Show me your face, clean as the morning. I know things were bad, but now they're okay."
08:17 Here's a classic Broadway duet that's oh so sweet. Crafted by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman,
08:24 it's a number all about love and hope, sung primarily between love interests Seymour and
08:29 Audrey in the second act of Little Shop of Horrors. Seymour vows to keep Audrey,
08:33 who hasn't had it so easy in life, safe. It's pure, simple, kind, and a crowd favorite.
08:39 "Please understand that it's still strange and frightening. For losers like I've been,
08:45 it's so hard to say."
08:47 You really can't go wrong with this selection, as long as you commit to the storytelling aspect.
08:54 Our only tip is to maybe bring some tissues up onto the stage,
08:57 and have some ready for your friends too.
08:59 "Seymour's your man."
09:18 Number 2. You're the One That I Want - Greece.
09:21 Can you imagine a time when You're the One That I Want didn't exist in Greece?
09:26 "Tell me about it, Sturge."
09:29 Written for the 1978 film adaptation, the song wasn't part of the original Broadway production.
09:35 However, revivals since then have included the tune, and thank goodness, because it's infectious.
09:41 "Nothing left, nothing left for me to do. You're the one that I want, you're the one that I want,
09:47 you-hoo-hoo. The one that I want, you-hoo-hoo."
09:53 Though it's mainly a duet between Danny and Sandy, it's also a fantastic group number,
09:58 meaning you have options once you press play. Along with "Summer Nights," it's a stellar
10:02 karaoke track for those who want to own their inner main character, and for those who prefer
10:07 to provide more subtle support as part of the ensemble. "Tell me more, tell me more,
10:12 how much do I need to spend? Tell me more, tell me more, would you give me a friend?"
10:18 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:22 "One Night Only," "Dreamgirls." You'll be dreaming of this number long after the final note.
10:27 "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Annie." A childhood classic that's even more fun to sing as an adult.
10:42 "Don't it feel like the wind is always howling? Don't it seem like there's never any light?
10:48 Once a day, don't you want to throw the towel in? It's easier than putting up a fight."
10:54 "Aquarius," "Hair." You don't need to be an Aquarius to enjoy this carefree tune.
11:09 "Holding Out for a Hero," "Footloose." You can be a karaoke hero belting out this rock number.
11:14 "Good Morning Baltimore," "Hairspray." Grab your bottle of ultra-clutch hairspray and hit the mic.
11:31 "And someday when I take to the floor, the world will open up and see, Baltimore and me."
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11:57 Number 1. Dancing Queen, "Mamma Mia!"
12:00 ABBA's music is perfectly made for two things, karaoke and musical theater. When you combine
12:19 the two, you get pure magic. "Dancing Queen" from "Mamma Mia!" is one of those numbers that
12:24 never fails to excite a crowd and bring people together. It's a celebration of dance, music,
12:29 joy, and just being alive. Even if you have two left feet and no pitch, "Dancing Queen" will
12:41 always make you feel like a superstar. Once you muster up the courage to take the mic,
12:45 you'll be having the time of your life.
12:47 "Dig in the Dancing Queen!"
12:50 Which of the showstoppers will you be performing during your next karaoke night?
12:59 Let us know in the comments.
13:01 "You are the one I choose, folks would kill to fill your shoes. You love the life,
13:06 life too, baby."
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