Songs from shows that might work in church

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Songs 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!

Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 1:23pm

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”My Body” from THE LIFE

Songs 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.

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Songs 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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Songs 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

Songs 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.

Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 2:21pm

"Beautiful City" from Godspell

"Migratory V" from Myths and Hymns

Songs 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

Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 3:16pm

"And Eve was Weak" - Carrie

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Songs 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

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Songs 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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Songs 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

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

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Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:12pm

You Walk with Me - The Full Monty

#14

Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 4:27pm

“Lot’s Wife”

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Songs 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

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Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/10/24 at 5:09pm

“Song of Purple Summer” from Spring Awakening

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Songs 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.

Updated On: 6/10/24 at 05:38 PM

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Songs 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.

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Songs from shows that might work in church

Posted: 6/11/24 at 7:20am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KB__tQKPwI

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Songs 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.

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Songs 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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