Musical Theatre solo song about leaving?
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving?
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Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #1
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:00amI’m going to be doing my final concert in school and I’ve been given a solo slot but I’m unsure on what to sing, I’d like to do something meaningful as it is my last one after 7 years so I want one to do with leaving/moving on something along those lines? I am a mezzo soprano mostly but I have quite a high range. Any suggestions would be much appreciated ??
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #2
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:06am
Barbra Streisand’s 1963 gem “Gotta Move.”
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #3
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:09am
Another Suitcase in Another Hall
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #4
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:09am
Another Suitcase in another Hall from Evita, it can be done without the backup
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #5
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:09am“So Anyway” from Next to Normal
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Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:25amKnowing When to Leave from Promises Promises is awfully beautiful.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
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Posted: 6/21/18 at 12:19pm
While this song was for a male character - there's nothing in the lyrics that restricts it:
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #9
Posted: 6/21/18 at 1:31pm
"Go Home Train" from FADE OUT - FADE IN
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/12
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #10
Posted: 6/21/18 at 1:36pm
Goodbye Until Tomorrow - The Last 5 Years
Goodbye, Old Girl - Damn Yankees (I know its for a man, but it is a beautiful song)
What I Did For Love - A Chorus Line
Hard to Say Goodbye - Dreamgirls (could be sung as a solo)
And this song isn't so much about leaving rather imagining someplace else but
Somewhere That's Green - Little Shop of Horrors
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #11
Posted: 6/21/18 at 1:54pm
"Leaving's Not the Only Way to Go" - Big River
"Every Time We Say Goodbye" - Cole Porter
"Move On" - Sunday In The Park With George
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #12
Posted: 6/21/18 at 2:08pm
"I'm Going Back" - Bells are Ringing
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #13
Posted: 6/21/18 at 2:14pm
Not really -about- leaving, per se, but the central number in a scene about moving to a new location, and could potentially be fitting:
"You've Got a Friend" from Beautiful
Leading Actor Joined: 8/19/05
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #14
Posted: 6/21/18 at 2:23pm
"Growing Up" - Merrily We Roll Along
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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Posted: 6/21/18 at 3:37pm
“Gettin’ Outta Town” from 42ND STREET
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #16
Posted: 6/21/18 at 10:42pm
"Go Home, Train" (grammatically it needs a comma, but I don't have the score in front of me) and "I'm Goin' Back" are two of my favorites. Jule Styne sure knew his way around a Broadway torch song.
To the OP, if you have a strong belt, you might also look at "Wherever He Ain't" from MACK AND MABEL.
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Posted: 6/21/18 at 10:46pmFar From the Home I Love, Fiddler on the Roof
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Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:07pmSome People from Gypsy could be pretty great if it sits in your voice well
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #19
Posted: 6/21/18 at 11:46pm
So Long, Dearie (Hello, Dolly)
I'm Going Back (Pajama Game)
No Goodbyes (Over Here)
When Your Lover Says Goodbye (Coco)
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #20
Posted: 6/22/18 at 11:54am
COULD I LEAVE YOU...Follies...
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #21
Posted: 6/22/18 at 11:58am
I know its not at the Broadway stage yet, but Don't Forget Me from Bombshell would be great.
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #22
Posted: 6/22/18 at 12:54pm
Jarethan wrote: "I'm Going Back (Pajama Game)"
I've never heard of a song called "I'm Going Back" in The Pajama Game...
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #23
Posted: 6/22/18 at 3:08pm
He meant "I'm Goin' Back" from BELLS ARE RINGING.
It's another man's song, but I've heard women sing it to great effect: "I Don't Remember" from STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW.
And if the OP wants a standard, she could easily sing "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair". Women's chorus optional.
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #24
Posted: 6/24/18 at 11:51am
There's always "So Long, Dearie" from HELLO,YOU-KNOW-WHO.
Musical Theatre solo song about leaving? #25
Posted: 6/24/18 at 9:23pm
It's Been Grand Knowing You from She Loves Me.
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