Songs from shows that might work in church
Songs from shows that might work in church
DougBrown
Swing Joined: 6/10/24
#1Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:16pm
We have a church youth group that really enjoys doing musicals; we're doing one every other year, and this coming year is the off year. Instead of a show, I'm wondering about doing a revue in the context of worship. What are some songs with themes of justice, love (non-romantic), community, the triumph of good, or anything else that might be intriguing for the kids to explore in a church environment? The church is super open-minded, so we don't have to stick to the "God shows". Thanks!
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:23pm
“The Internet is for Porn” from AVENUE Q
”My Body” from THE LIFE
BorisTomashevsky
Broadway Star Joined: 4/30/22
#3Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:36pm
Vaults of Heaven from Whistle Down the Wind comes to mind first.
#4Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:45pm
“No One Is Alone” and “Children Will Listen” sound like solid choices.
The latter may be haunting for churchgoing adults to hear from a group of children and might spark some discussion and deep thought
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Jmuep2
Stand-by Joined: 9/7/14
#5Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:47pm
"How Glory Goes" would be very appropriate for a church service IMO
RagtimeRevivalPlease
Swing Joined: 4/7/23
#6Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 2:12pm
I think "Hear My Song" from Songs for a New World could be nice.
#7Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 2:21pm
"Beautiful City" from Godspell
"Migratory V" from Myths and Hymns
#8Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 2:26pm
"Forgiveness" - Jane Eyre
"You'll Never Walk Alone" - Carousel
"Seasons of Love" - Rent
"Climb Every Mountain" - Sound of Music
"Wishing you were somehow here again" - Phantom
"People" - Funny Girl
Midnight Radio
Broadway Star Joined: 5/26/07
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#10Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 3:58pm
— One Hand One Heart
— Somewhere
— You Are Love
— What I Did For Love
— Sunrise Sunset
— The Impossible Dream
— Once Upon a Time
— I Have Dreamed
— Something Wonderful
— Children of the Wind
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:04pm
Sit Down Youre Rockin' the Boat - Guys and Dolls
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#12Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:05pm
Godspell - Day by Day , All for the Best, Bless the Lord
Sister Act - Raise Your Voice
Sunday in the Park with George - Sunday
Cats - Memory
Joseph - Close Every Door
Lion King - Circle of Life
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#13Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:12pm
You Walk with Me - The Full Monty
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#15Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:44pm
"Blow, Gabriel, Blow" from Anything Goes
"Bring Him Home" from Les Mis
"Chain of Love" from The Grass Harp
#16Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 5:09pm
“Song of Purple Summer” from Spring Awakening
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#17Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 5:38pm
Shoutout to the people who actually gave serious answers to what I read as a very earnest question, instead of just being a smarta**. This sounds like a wonderful church! (Christian theatre artist here)
I would also include "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen.
KevinKlawitter
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/20
#18Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/10/24 at 10:41pm
Lots of the songs from The Spitfire Grill have a "churchy" or folksy feel to them (which makes sense since the movie that inspired it was faith-based) "Come Alive Again" is a favorite of mine, and although there's some mild profanity in the snippets of dialogue within it that could easily be cut or reworked.
Rumpelstiltskin
Broadway Star Joined: 4/22/07
#20Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 6/11/24 at 10:32am
SkidRow82 said: "You Walk with Me - The Full Monty"
Seconded. The song works on so many different levels. My favorite performance was at a gay wedding. In a church. Surrounded by supportive friends and family. Everyone there felt the song spoke directly to them.
DougBrown
Swing Joined: 6/10/24
#21Songs from shows that might work in church
Posted: 9/2/24 at 12:56pm
I just wanted to thank you for the suggestion of Lot's Wife. I listened to the song, and spent about a month getting to know "Caroline, or Change". Not surprisingly, I fell in love with the show, and we've decided to perform it in January. So, thank you. The power of Broadway is huge.
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