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Are you a mom/dad/kid who is always looking for new music? Tired of singing the same songs as everyone else at your auditions?

You are in luck! Today, Kevin Michael Jones (of Musical Theater Resources), has shared a GIANT list of songs that are great for kids!

You may remember Kevin from when we shared his awesome Spotify Playlists here.

Check this list out and then be sure to head over to his website and see all the goodness he has to offer.

CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATER SONGS FOR KIDS

Of the all posts I’ve written here at Musical Theatre Resources, the one that continues to receive the most views is an entry from two years ago titled “Broadway & Film Songs for Children”.  Clearly, it’s time to revisit this topic.  I know that finding musical theatre repertoire written specifically for children can be tricky, and many voice teachers/coaches may be tired of assigning “Castle on a Cloud” and “Tomorrow” to students by this point.  Fortunately, there are some GREAT contemporary alternatives out there.

Below, I have compiled a list of ten musical theatre songs written for child actors (ages 13 and under) from shows that have run on and Off-Broadway from the year 2000-present.  Five songs for girls and five songs for boys are included.  If you need more suggestions, check out my previous blog post above or shoot me an email via my website.

1. “Home” from Wonderland (2011)
Music by Frank Wildhorn; Lyrics by Jack Murphy
Performed by Carly Rose Sonenclar
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

2. “Electricity” from Billy Elliot (2008)
Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Lee Hall
Performed by Liam Mower
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

3. “Ring of Keys” from Fun Home (2015)
Music by Jeanine Tesori; Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Performed by Sydney Lucas
Sheet Music Link: Samuel French

4. “When I Get My Name in Lights” from The Boy from Oz (2003)
Music and Lyrics by Peter Allen
Performed by Mitchel David Federan
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

5. “What It Means to Be a Friend” from 13: The Musical (2008)
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Performed by Allie Trimm
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

6. “Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun” from A Christmas Story (2012)
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Performed by Clarke Hallum
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

7. “Quiet” from Matilda (2013)
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Performed by Adrianna Bertola
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

8. “What If?” from The Addams Family (2010)
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Performed by Adam Riegler
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

9. “Six Hours a Princess” from Children’s Letters to God (2004)
Music by David Evans; Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen
Performed by Sami Staitman
Sheet Music Link: MusicNotes

10. “I Need to Know” from Tarzan (2006)
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Performed by Alex Rutherford
Sheet Music Link: SheetMusicPlus

Kevin Michael Jones