Top 10 Best Musical Finale Songs
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Date: 2023-11-20
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Kate
My rankings:
Honorable mention: Oklahoma! , and We Go Together, Grease. 2 musicals that have fallen out of favor, but have brilliant and joyful finales.
I go to Rio - Boy From Oz. Triumphant celebration of life and entertainers, epic party. Peter has achieved all his goals, despite his short life. Beautiful number.
Circle of Life, Reprise. The opening just hits you far more.
Finale B -Rent Its really just ok. You want something with a tiny bit more power.
10. Chicago- Nowadays/Honey Hot Rag/Finale Velma and Roxies ironic and brilliant performance, together. Absurdly famous choreography.
9. Happiness. This doesnt beat the others.
8. Roses Turn. Its one of the greatest parts in history. It shouldnt be so low.
7. Sunday, (Finale) Sunday in the Park With George. Coming off what George has just learned about himself in Move On, it teaches him to appreciate the legacy of the whole painting together, his family, and his life as an artist. Its Sondheims personal favorite of all his songs. Gorgeous harmonies.
6. Finale - Cabaret. The devastating reveal of what happens to the heroes is the epitome of gut punching and climatic. It changes everything and completes the whole message of the show.
5. The Flesh Failures/Let the Sunshine in. Yep.
4. One, Reprise. With one of the greatest costume changes in history, and most classic choreography, theres no way this is so high. Musical blasphemy. Its not a melancholy number, the ensemble is the whole point of the show. Its been analyzed to death for good reason.
3. Do you Hear the People Sing, Reprise. Theyve achieved their salvation. Its going to be ok. Its as good as explained.
2. You Cant Stop the Beat. Its just a bit too choppy to be number #1. Its close.
1. Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story. Like others said, it gives us Elizas real importance. And its a more complex reveal. Its just a better song.
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My rankings:
Honorable mention: Oklahoma! , and We Go Together, Grease. 2 musicals that have fallen out of favor, but have brilliant and joyful finales.
I go to Rio - Boy From Oz. Triumphant celebration of life and entertainers, epic party. Peter has achieved all his goals, despite his short life. Beautiful number.
Circle of Life, Reprise. The opening just hits you far more.
Finale B -Rent Its really just ok. You want something with a tiny bit more power.
10. Chicago- Nowadays/Honey Hot Rag/Finale Velma and Roxies ironic and brilliant performance, together. Absurdly famous choreography.
9. Happiness. This doesnt beat the others.
8. Roses Turn. Its one of the greatest parts in history. It shouldnt be so low.
7. Sunday, (Finale) Sunday in the Park With George. Coming off what George has just learned about himself in Move On, it teaches him to appreciate the legacy of the whole painting together, his family, and his life as an artist. Its Sondheims personal favorite of all his songs. Gorgeous harmonies.
6. Finale - Cabaret. The devastating reveal of what happens to the heroes is the epitome of gut punching and climatic. It changes everything and completes the whole message of the show.
5. The Flesh Failures/Let the Sunshine in. Yep.
4. One, Reprise. With one of the greatest costume changes in history, and most classic choreography, theres no way this is so high. Musical blasphemy. Its not a melancholy number, the ensemble is the whole point of the show. Its been analyzed to death for good reason.
3. Do you Hear the People Sing, Reprise. Theyve achieved their salvation. Its going to be ok. Its as good as explained.
2. You Cant Stop the Beat. Its just a bit too choppy to be number #1. Its close.
1. Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story. Like others said, it gives us Elizas real importance. And its a more complex reveal. Its just a better song.
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Matthew
My Top 13 Best Musical Finale Songs are:
1. The Addressing Of Cats from Cats The Musical (I'm not including Cats 2)
2. Do You Hear The People Sing reprise from Les Miserables
3. The Greatest Show reprise from The Greatest Showman 2017
4. How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maira from The Sound of Music
5. I'm a Believer from Sherk
6. Let's Go Fly a Kite from Mary Poppins 1964
7. Learn To Be Lonely from The Phantom of The Opera 2004
8. Little Shop Of Horrors reprise/Don't Feed The Plants from Little Shop of Horrors
9. The Old Home Gard reprise from Bedknobs and Broomsticks
10. Revering a Situation reprise from Oliver Twist
11. Super Trouper from Mamma Mia 2 2018
12. Underneath The Lovely London Sky from Mary Poppins Returns 2018
13. Waterloo from Mamma Mia 1 2008
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My Top 13 Best Musical Finale Songs are:
1. The Addressing Of Cats from Cats The Musical (I'm not including Cats 2)
2. Do You Hear The People Sing reprise from Les Miserables
3. The Greatest Show reprise from The Greatest Showman 2017
4. How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maira from The Sound of Music
5. I'm a Believer from Sherk
6. Let's Go Fly a Kite from Mary Poppins 1964
7. Learn To Be Lonely from The Phantom of The Opera 2004
8. Little Shop Of Horrors reprise/Don't Feed The Plants from Little Shop of Horrors
9. The Old Home Gard reprise from Bedknobs and Broomsticks
10. Revering a Situation reprise from Oliver Twist
11. Super Trouper from Mamma Mia 2 2018
12. Underneath The Lovely London Sky from Mary Poppins Returns 2018
13. Waterloo from Mamma Mia 1 2008
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Mojo
I love music
I enjoy most of your compilations and usually agree with your choices.
I find them helpful in reminding me of songs I have forgotten.
But
Why do you feel the need to comment on so many obvious points. Yes a little unknown trivia is great but so much of what you say is absolute drivel, and is often spoken over the best part of a much lived song.
Please just shut up.
I dont want your opinion
I dont want to be told what to think or feel.
I dont want to be persuaded to your viewpoints.
I dont care how or why you made the choices.
Who writes your narrative anyway. Most of it is just garbage and off putting.
So please stop the commentarys, and play the great music. Let the music speak for itself.
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Mojo
I love music
I enjoy most of your compilations and usually agree with your choices.
I find them helpful in reminding me of songs I have forgotten.
But
Why do you feel the need to comment on so many obvious points. Yes a little unknown trivia is great but so much of what you say is absolute drivel, and is often spoken over the best part of a much lived song.
Please just shut up.
I dont want your opinion
I dont want to be told what to think or feel.
I dont want to be persuaded to your viewpoints.
I dont care how or why you made the choices.
Who writes your narrative anyway. Most of it is just garbage and off putting.
So please stop the commentarys, and play the great music. Let the music speak for itself.
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Cha
Im sorry, but Les Mis is the best finale. Every. Single. Note. Brings me chills and makes me cry purely because the music is beautiful. All the voices joined together to create that incredible harmony at the end is just so powerful. I love all these musicals but the finale is the only one that I have a physical reaction to. You Cant Stop the Beat is a fun song, but it doesnt have that same power behind it. I definitely agree with Hamilton as number 2. Its very moving and really carries the stories message through. Im sorry but the Book of Mormon is nowhere near the level that Les Mis is. Its a great musical dont get me wrong, but Im not sobbing from the music alone by the end.
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Im sorry, but Les Mis is the best finale. Every. Single. Note. Brings me chills and makes me cry purely because the music is beautiful. All the voices joined together to create that incredible harmony at the end is just so powerful. I love all these musicals but the finale is the only one that I have a physical reaction to. You Cant Stop the Beat is a fun song, but it doesnt have that same power behind it. I definitely agree with Hamilton as number 2. Its very moving and really carries the stories message through. Im sorry but the Book of Mormon is nowhere near the level that Les Mis is. Its a great musical dont get me wrong, but Im not sobbing from the music alone by the end.
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Olvia
10 -I love that one! Saw it when I turned 12 at New York.
9 -Sure is golden!
8 -Love the movie! Love it so much! Its so good!
7 -Such a great funky musical! Never seen the movie but that girl has style!
6 -Havent seen that one but hopefully in the future, Ill give this musical a chance.
5 -Another I havent seen but thats cute.
4 -That got me crying but certainly great. Worth for a great applause.
3 -Also another one I havent seen because my mom said it wasnt that good and Im not into the works of South Park.
2 -That one was incredibly awesome!
1 -Yes! Oh yeah! That is my favorite of all time! I love that song! Best one ever!
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10 -I love that one! Saw it when I turned 12 at New York.
9 -Sure is golden!
8 -Love the movie! Love it so much! Its so good!
7 -Such a great funky musical! Never seen the movie but that girl has style!
6 -Havent seen that one but hopefully in the future, Ill give this musical a chance.
5 -Another I havent seen but thats cute.
4 -That got me crying but certainly great. Worth for a great applause.
3 -Also another one I havent seen because my mom said it wasnt that good and Im not into the works of South Park.
2 -That one was incredibly awesome!
1 -Yes! Oh yeah! That is my favorite of all time! I love that song! Best one ever!
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Ivor
Loved the choral and orchestral work in Make your Garden Grow From Candide. When You Walk Through The Storm, at the end of Carousel, was stirring. How about, The Impossible Dream, that closed Man of La Mancha, that brought the house down, A favorite of mine, is Far From The Home I Love. from Fiddler On The Roof. it was not splashy as many of the show stoppers were, but it summed up the uncertainty they all faced. and how they all shared a remembrance of the village they lived in. On the Cheery side. The Marriage scene that closes The Mikado comes to mind, everybody is happy.
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Loved the choral and orchestral work in Make your Garden Grow From Candide. When You Walk Through The Storm, at the end of Carousel, was stirring. How about, The Impossible Dream, that closed Man of La Mancha, that brought the house down, A favorite of mine, is Far From The Home I Love. from Fiddler On The Roof. it was not splashy as many of the show stoppers were, but it summed up the uncertainty they all faced. and how they all shared a remembrance of the village they lived in. On the Cheery side. The Marriage scene that closes The Mikado comes to mind, everybody is happy.
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TheTradge
I don't understand why everyone loves Hairspray so much, I think it's massively overrated, personally I would have put Hamilton on top just because of how much it incorporates the whole ensemble, wraps up all of the loose character threads, and it's musically absolutely stunning, could not have been better executed.
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I don't understand why everyone loves Hairspray so much, I think it's massively overrated, personally I would have put Hamilton on top just because of how much it incorporates the whole ensemble, wraps up all of the loose character threads, and it's musically absolutely stunning, could not have been better executed.
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heartrender6
My top ten:
1. Wicked (Finale)
2. Heathers (Seventeen Reprise)
3. Beetlejuice (Jump In The Line)
4. Hadestown (Road to Hell reprise)
6. Dear Evan Hansen (Finale)
7. Be More Chill (Voices In My Head)
8. Six (Six)
9. Mean Girls (I See Stars)
10. Legally Blonde (Find My Way)
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My top ten:
1. Wicked (Finale)
2. Heathers (Seventeen Reprise)
3. Beetlejuice (Jump In The Line)
4. Hadestown (Road to Hell reprise)
6. Dear Evan Hansen (Finale)
7. Be More Chill (Voices In My Head)
8. Six (Six)
9. Mean Girls (I See Stars)
10. Legally Blonde (Find My Way)
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Stephen
I agree with You Can't Stop the Beat at number 1. It's my favorite finale song. But you seem to be forgetting many of the great classic musicals. You focused mainly on contemporary shows. What about Carousel and West Side Story?
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I agree with You Can't Stop the Beat at number 1. It's my favorite finale song. But you seem to be forgetting many of the great classic musicals. You focused mainly on contemporary shows. What about Carousel and West Side Story?
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EtherealBeauty_SF
So happy You Can't Stop The Beat is number one, I know it isn't everyone's favorite movie or musical but I absolutely love it and I love this version of it!
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So happy You Can't Stop The Beat is number one, I know it isn't everyone's favorite movie or musical but I absolutely love it and I love this version of it!
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Leigh
I saw Hairspray on Broadway in 2008. During the last song, the entire audience was on their feet singing and dancing. Was fantastic! Glad you put it #1 on the list: -)
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I saw Hairspray on Broadway in 2008. During the last song, the entire audience was on their feet singing and dancing. Was fantastic! Glad you put it #1 on the list: -)
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Cannoli
I would have flipped number two and number one. Who lives who dies who tells your story has a better message behind it than you cant stop the beat.
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I would have flipped number two and number one. Who lives who dies who tells your story has a better message behind it than you cant stop the beat.
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Sapphic
My top ten:
1. I
2. Won't
3. Choose
4. I
5. Love
6. Them
7. All
8. So
9. Much
10. What if Tomorrow Comes
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My top ten:
1. I
2. Won't
3. Choose
4. I
5. Love
6. Them
7. All
8. So
9. Much
10. What if Tomorrow Comes
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Andrew
One from A Chorus Line should be number 1. I'm disappointed that Being Alive from Company or Home from In the Heights are not on here.
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One from A Chorus Line should be number 1. I'm disappointed that Being Alive from Company or Home from In the Heights are not on here.
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Laurel
One should have been much higher up. It's such a show-stopping number; I like to see it over and over again (not the movie version)
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One should have been much higher up. It's such a show-stopping number; I like to see it over and over again (not the movie version)
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Michelle
ok not technically a Broadway musical finale. There are so many great broadways moments. one Oscar performance is not necessary.
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ok not technically a Broadway musical finale. There are so many great broadways moments. one Oscar performance is not necessary.
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Sally
Someone please explain to me why i find it so hard to imagine Reneye elis goldberry (i cant spell) not playing Angelica schulyler
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Someone please explain to me why i find it so hard to imagine Reneye elis goldberry (i cant spell) not playing Angelica schulyler
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Lucinda
I totally disagree with your assessment of the finale meaning in A Chorus Line. there is nothing sad or defeatist about it.
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I totally disagree with your assessment of the finale meaning in A Chorus Line. there is nothing sad or defeatist about it.
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The
Okay, I think I like Do You Hear the People Sing better, You Can't Stop the Beat is the absolute definition of a banger finale.
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Okay, I think I like Do You Hear the People Sing better, You Can't Stop the Beat is the absolute definition of a banger finale.
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Kay
Whoever wrote the copy for this edition should be really complimented. Brilliant summation of each musical. Wow and congrats
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Whoever wrote the copy for this edition should be really complimented. Brilliant summation of each musical. Wow and congrats
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The
I dont care what anybody says but I think the finale for Shrek the musical Im a believer is it one of the best finales ever
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I dont care what anybody says but I think the finale for Shrek the musical Im a believer is it one of the best finales ever
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Aimee
At first I was like; yeah Les Mes deserves top spot but then I remembered there is Hairspray and I changed my mind!
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At first I was like; yeah Les Mes deserves top spot but then I remembered there is Hairspray and I changed my mind!
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Olvia
When it comes to musicals, at school I was in Peter Pan as Tiger Lily and Lucy in Youre A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
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When it comes to musicals, at school I was in Peter Pan as Tiger Lily and Lucy in Youre A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
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Tyler
Defying gravity (wicked)
Voulez vous (Mamma Mia)
So much better (legally blonde)
Should have been here!
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Defying gravity (wicked)
Voulez vous (Mamma Mia)
So much better (legally blonde)
Should have been here!
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Legend0222
I don't agree with some of these, I don't even think some of these musicals should get honorable mentions
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I don't agree with some of these, I don't even think some of these musicals should get honorable mentions
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Kevin
Musicals so unreal but then the heart responds to the reality of the feeling not whether it's real in setting.
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Musicals so unreal but then the heart responds to the reality of the feeling not whether it's real in setting.
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Mariana
I love you can't stop the beat, but Who lives, who dies, who tells your storie is THE BEST finale ever!
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I love you can't stop the beat, but Who lives, who dies, who tells your storie is THE BEST finale ever!
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Nolan
to me the best finales are do you hear the people sing (reprise) and the ballad of sweeney todd (finale)
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to me the best finales are do you hear the people sing (reprise) and the ballad of sweeney todd (finale)
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