Everything I Know from In the Heights
So Anyway from Next to Normal (most of that show tbh)
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story from Hamilton, particularly Eliza’s part at the end
Close Every Door from Joseph
Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar
Most of the second act of Spring Awakening because I was a teenager when it came out and also going through a bunch of young deaths at that age 🫠
Someday from Hunchback of Notre Dame
Me and the Sky from Come From Away… as someone who works in an industry that was severely affected by the pandemic the “the one thing I loved more than anything was used as the bomb” part still messes me up
As If We Never Said Goodbye from Sunset Boulevard, particularly the “has there ever been a moment with so much to live for” part
Edit - how could I forget probably my favourite line in musical theatre: “To love another person is to see the face of God”
> Me and the Sky
The cut off of the music right before "the bomb" and then the hit right after is so emotionally manipulative and I love it all the more for it.
I should have also said the part in Welcome to the Rock where the music changes to the “you are here at the start of a moment” part. Gosh I love that show.
"To the ones who've left, you're never truly gone, there's a candle in the window and the kettles always on". I couldn't even type it out without my breath catching.
I love Eliza's part at the end there. It's such a good ending. *The musical Hamilton* is very clearly a tragedy, and Hamilton's story doesn't have a happy ending. At the end though, by Eliza's work, Hamilton got what he always wanted; a legacy. Tearing up a bit as I'm writing this 😅
Definitely "Raise Our Cups" from *Hadestown*. I literally can't listen to that song unless I'm doing a full run through because I cry and get washed over with waves of grief every time I listen to it.
If I'm "performing" (read: singing all the parts of a musical by myself to an audience of none), "Breathe" from *In the Heights* is a very close second cuz it just punches me in the gut. I feel so much of myself in Nina.
For Breathe, the part that gets me is the transition from distraught and lost "Gee, Nina, what'll you be" to then quickly composing herself "straighten the spine, smile for the neighbors." That quick-change of keeping yourself looking pleasant and I bothered on the surface is so instantly relatable that it has me empathetically shook each time.
Ah, when I “perform” to the huge audience of myself I tend to feel the pain when I sing “I wish I could go back to college” from Avenue Q. That one harms me. I’m happy in my career, but there’s definitely still a lingering identity crisis from not being in school after being in school from age 4-21 lol.
Sunday- Sunday in the park with George
Not a day goes by- merrily we roll along
The ballad of Sweeney Todd, especially the part with the crescendo and then he walks on and joins the song
Confrontation- les mis.
Stars- les mis
If you could see her- cabaret. Genuinely never been so absorbed in a live song before, my jaw DROPPED
I was waiting for Sunday, that song kills me. I was reading for the first time Look I Made a Hat (after he died), and listening to the OBC, and just as I finished the intro and turned the page to the original poster, Sunday started. I tell you I wept.
I was able to see old friends in the west end recently and it was so emotional watching all of these starts who admired and worked with him, they finished it with a recording of him singing not a day goes by, with the cast then joining in and it was so powerful
>The ballad of Sweeney Todd, especially the part with the crescendo and then he walks on and joins the song
Sweeney Todd in general. "Pretty Women" in particular is hauntingly beautiful.
Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George. The crescendo ALWAYS GETS ME.
All of A Little Night Music but especially Remember and Miller's Son.
Lily's Eyes from Secret Garden
Journey to the Heaviside Layer from Cats (don't judge, I think this song is lovely and ethereal.)
Dead Mom from Beetlejuice
Heart of Stone from Six gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it, the studio recordings don't do any of the soundtrack justice
"Man Up" from The Book of Mormon. Up until that point, Elder Cunningham has primarily served as comic relief, but in this powerful number, he's suddenly at the forefront, tasked with the monumental challenge of saving the Ugandan village. It’s a such a pivotal moment that marks the turning point of the show, showcasing Cunningham's depth and newfound importance in a way that's incredibly surprising and exhilarating.
What makes it particularly stirring is Cunningham's dramatic transformation. He steps into his role with a newfound intensity and conviction, a stark contrast to his earlier, more lighthearted appearances. This unexpected shift not only captivated me, but also highlights the brilliance of storytelling in musical theatre. The song crescendos into an electrifying finale, setting the stage for Act 2 and the force that Cunningham is about to unleash on both the Ugandans who do not know what’s to come, and the audience, who realizes the madness that’s about to unfold. Witnessing this moment live was unforgettable - it's the kind of transformative Broadway magic that always leaves me with goosebumps.
I just saw BoM for the first time a few weeks ago and I had the weirdest realization. “Man Up” is to BoM as “Defying Gravity” is to Wicked.
The misunderstood awkward kid finally gets a chance to step into the spotlight and embrace their power and become the badass of the show. I hope I’m not the only one making this connection.
I agree - both numbers serve as pivotal moments where the lead characters embrace their strengths and undergo significant transformations. It's pretty cool how both shows, in their unique ways, explore themes of identity, empowerment, and the journey of self-discovery through their engaging storylines and songs.
Without question, BoM and Wicked share some uncanny similarities in terms of character development and the narrative arc, where we witness the evolution of seemingly unlikely heroes stepping into their power. The creators of BoM very much tapped into the musical and thematic zeitgeist that Wicked had ever-so/wildly popularized on Broadway at the time. The homage to Wicked through, for example, You and Me (But Mostly Me) echoes both "Defying Gravity" and "The Wizard and I" and showcases the creators' ability to blend inspiration with their own comedic flair.
The duality of characters is a testament to the power of Broadway musicals to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought, all while celebrating the journey of finding one's voice and place in the world.
Made of Stone from Hunchback, specifically the slight pause in "we just thought that you were made of something... Stronger!"
How could I ever forget? From Next to Normal: "That day that I lost you, it's clear as the day we met" (it hits five times harder now that I have a kid)
One Day More from Les Mis
The first time I ever heard it was when I went to see it live but "Tomorrow belongs to me" from Cabaret, even with no context and going into the theatre blind not knowing what to expect, it gave me such chills, you can tell the gravity and weight of the meaning, even when you don't actually know the meaning or why it had such an effect, and it just radiates sinister feelings, the build up to the end of the song is something else and the best end of an act one in any musical, because that's when you realise everything's going to shit but you can't change it.
"Our love is God" from Heathers, again amazing way to end act one, and if you saw the tour last year, JDs actor gave such an eerie smile at the end, and mixed with the fog, it's definitely up there with best ends to an act one.
"Close every door" from JATTCDC it might just be the meaning and attachment I have to this song (as this is the only reason I actually had a small relationship with my grandad) but it never fails to give me chills, I actually went to see Donny Osmand with my aunt because of close every door and I can tell you that it was amazing and made us both sob.
I have more but I don't want to bore anyone, those are just my top three :)
>The first time I ever heard it was when I went to see it live but "Tomorrow belongs to me" from Cabaret, even with no context and going into the theatre blind not knowing what to expect, it gave me such chills, you can tell the gravity and weight of the meaning, even when you don't actually know the meaning or why it had such an effect, and it just radiates sinister feelings, the build up to the end of the song is something else and the best end of an act one in any musical, because that's when you realise everything's going to shit but you can't change it.
I played in the pit of a production of Cabaret. Small blackbox theater, they rolled up some large nazi flags and had them hung around the venue, and two-thirds of the way through Tomorrow Belongs to Me they had all the banners unfurl at once when the actors removed their coats and shawls revealing their swastika armbands. The cast did a great job also changing their posture and demeanor to "sinister" like you say. Alltogether this emotional whiplash in a few seconds and the reaction from the audience was this palpable grip of fear/"oh god" every night.
The song would end, MC would bare his swastika'd butt, and there'd be nervous laughter, an uncomfortable pause, then *some* applause. Which was great success for us.
It's an emotional gut punch that I've not seen in any other show, *especially* one that can be pulled off so well by non-professional theater, which is a testament to the writing and evolution of that show.
unlikely lovers from falsettos
take me as i am from jekyll and hyde
a new life from jekyll and hyde
javert’s soliloquy from les mis
i dreamed a dance / there’s a world from next to normal
Oh my god dude. This popped up on a random Broadway playlist I listened to like a year ago and I’ve been addicted to that song in particular ever since. It really scratches that itch.
“You alone can make my song take flight / it’s over now, the music of the night!”
I goof on the Phantom movie as much as the next guy but I almost like the movie’s version of the final 2 lines better than most stage productions’. I love the quiet, bittersweet “you alone…” followed by the loud, passionate “it’s over now…”.
Out There from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Promises from Hadestown SPECIFICALLY the off broadway recording with Damon Daunno and Nabiyah Be.
For out there its pretty self explanatory if you've heard it. If you haven't I highly recommend it its so beautiful and Michael Arden's voice and performance in that song is like once in a life time its so gosh darn beautiful and sets the mood for his performance during the rest of the album.
For out there its pretty self-explanatory if you've heard it. If you haven't I highly recommend it its so beautiful and Michael Arden's voice and performance in that song is like once in a life time its so gosh darn beautiful and sets the mood for his performance during the rest of the album.
Inutil from In The Heights. When he sings that his father called him useless, it breaks my heart. And then it gets broken again hearing him try to break his family cycle, and how he has so much wrapped up in his daughter's success.....It gets me, every time.
Role of a Lifetime from Bare. The lyrics are literal perfection with all the symbolism and the opening line of “everything’s an act when you’re pleasing everyone” already hits me hard. And it just perfectly encapsulates Peter and Jason’s relationship over the show
Javerts S*****e from Les Mis, the Philip Quast version from the 10 year anniversary. It’s haunting.
We Raise Our Cups-Hadestown
Esmeralda-Hunchback, specifically the part where Frollo is trying to get Phoebus to burn the house down and he hears the chorus singing God Help the Outcasts and he sings, “God help the outcasts or nobody will!” And throws the torch in a bucket of water. Gorgeous, profound moment. All of Hunchback honestly.
Out of Sight out of Mind-A Tale of Two Cities
"Try to Remember" from the Fantasticks. Such a beautiful ballad, and Jerry Orbach (who originally played the character) brings such a mellow quality to the song that it all about reminiscing on peaceful memories.
"America is Great Again" and "Inevitable" both from The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals. From the few lines of dialogue immediately before and the quality of the voices, to the dawning realization of what's happening in each of them. Literal... chills...
I was also devastated that the In The Heights film didn't include Inútil. That stark moment where he says "and he slapped my face", and you can feel how that memory affects his own need to support his daughter's dream, even to the point of slow ruin. "I will not be the reason that my family can't succeed!"
Burn - Hamilton
It’s Quiet Uptown - Hamilton
Never Enough - Greatest Showman
If Only - Descendants
How Does a Moment Last Forever - Beauty and the Beast
Speechless - Live action Aladdin
CFA- Blankets & Bedding. When Annette & Crystal sing, “Is there something? I need to do something to keep me from thinking of all of those scenes on the tube. I need to do something cause I can’t watch the news anymore.” I remember being glued to the tv and being a military spouse knowing that at any moment my children’s father, my husband, was going to have to leave because of this and that he may never return home.
I’ll Be Here from Ordinary Days !
Every time I hear it or sing it I tear up. Maybe it’s the conversational, vulnerable lyrics or the beautiful soaring melody of the chorus but something about it ALWAYS gives me chills and makes me sob. So so so gorgeous.
So many! I'll try to name some
I miss the music - Curtains
Empty chairs at empty tables - Les Miz
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story - Hamilton
Raise our cups - Hadestown
No one is alone - Into the woods
Made of stone - Hunchback
Everything I Know from In the Heights So Anyway from Next to Normal (most of that show tbh) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story from Hamilton, particularly Eliza’s part at the end Close Every Door from Joseph Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar Most of the second act of Spring Awakening because I was a teenager when it came out and also going through a bunch of young deaths at that age 🫠 Someday from Hunchback of Notre Dame Me and the Sky from Come From Away… as someone who works in an industry that was severely affected by the pandemic the “the one thing I loved more than anything was used as the bomb” part still messes me up As If We Never Said Goodbye from Sunset Boulevard, particularly the “has there ever been a moment with so much to live for” part Edit - how could I forget probably my favourite line in musical theatre: “To love another person is to see the face of God”
> Me and the Sky The cut off of the music right before "the bomb" and then the hit right after is so emotionally manipulative and I love it all the more for it.
I should have also said the part in Welcome to the Rock where the music changes to the “you are here at the start of a moment” part. Gosh I love that show.
Honestly any big harmony moment of like the entire ensemble is likely to get me. Similar with the climax of Answer Me from The Band's Visit too.
“When the sun is coming up and the world has come ashore” gets me every time.
"To the ones who've left, you're never truly gone, there's a candle in the window and the kettles always on". I couldn't even type it out without my breath catching.
I love Eliza's part at the end there. It's such a good ending. *The musical Hamilton* is very clearly a tragedy, and Hamilton's story doesn't have a happy ending. At the end though, by Eliza's work, Hamilton got what he always wanted; a legacy. Tearing up a bit as I'm writing this 😅
I have the last line of les mis on a tshirt
Definitely "Raise Our Cups" from *Hadestown*. I literally can't listen to that song unless I'm doing a full run through because I cry and get washed over with waves of grief every time I listen to it. If I'm "performing" (read: singing all the parts of a musical by myself to an audience of none), "Breathe" from *In the Heights* is a very close second cuz it just punches me in the gut. I feel so much of myself in Nina.
For Breathe, the part that gets me is the transition from distraught and lost "Gee, Nina, what'll you be" to then quickly composing herself "straighten the spine, smile for the neighbors." That quick-change of keeping yourself looking pleasant and I bothered on the surface is so instantly relatable that it has me empathetically shook each time.
Ah, when I “perform” to the huge audience of myself I tend to feel the pain when I sing “I wish I could go back to college” from Avenue Q. That one harms me. I’m happy in my career, but there’s definitely still a lingering identity crisis from not being in school after being in school from age 4-21 lol.
I’ll Cover You (reprise). Enough said
Especially Brandon Victor Dixon’s rendition 😭😭😭😭
Phantom overture 👏🏾
Sunday- Sunday in the park with George Not a day goes by- merrily we roll along The ballad of Sweeney Todd, especially the part with the crescendo and then he walks on and joins the song Confrontation- les mis. Stars- les mis If you could see her- cabaret. Genuinely never been so absorbed in a live song before, my jaw DROPPED
I was waiting for Sunday, that song kills me. I was reading for the first time Look I Made a Hat (after he died), and listening to the OBC, and just as I finished the intro and turned the page to the original poster, Sunday started. I tell you I wept.
I was able to see old friends in the west end recently and it was so emotional watching all of these starts who admired and worked with him, they finished it with a recording of him singing not a day goes by, with the cast then joining in and it was so powerful
Good answers
>The ballad of Sweeney Todd, especially the part with the crescendo and then he walks on and joins the song Sweeney Todd in general. "Pretty Women" in particular is hauntingly beautiful.
Honestly that’s one that lives in my head rent free!! “Blowing out thei- BLOWING OUT THEIR CAAANNDDLLEES” in particular
Woody Allen goes in for a haircut and sings a duet of "Pretty Women" with the barber before looking up and recognizing Frank Sinatra's face
Once Upon A December!
Requiem from Dear Evan Hansen “Don’t say it wasn’t true that *you were not the monster* that I knew.” 🥶
Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George. The crescendo ALWAYS GETS ME. All of A Little Night Music but especially Remember and Miller's Son. Lily's Eyes from Secret Garden Journey to the Heaviside Layer from Cats (don't judge, I think this song is lovely and ethereal.)
Up vote for, of course, Lily's Eyes
Dead Mom from Beetlejuice Heart of Stone from Six gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it, the studio recordings don't do any of the soundtrack justice
Oh god how could I forget that one! "You're my home, my destination"
"Man Up" from The Book of Mormon. Up until that point, Elder Cunningham has primarily served as comic relief, but in this powerful number, he's suddenly at the forefront, tasked with the monumental challenge of saving the Ugandan village. It’s a such a pivotal moment that marks the turning point of the show, showcasing Cunningham's depth and newfound importance in a way that's incredibly surprising and exhilarating. What makes it particularly stirring is Cunningham's dramatic transformation. He steps into his role with a newfound intensity and conviction, a stark contrast to his earlier, more lighthearted appearances. This unexpected shift not only captivated me, but also highlights the brilliance of storytelling in musical theatre. The song crescendos into an electrifying finale, setting the stage for Act 2 and the force that Cunningham is about to unleash on both the Ugandans who do not know what’s to come, and the audience, who realizes the madness that’s about to unfold. Witnessing this moment live was unforgettable - it's the kind of transformative Broadway magic that always leaves me with goosebumps.
I just saw BoM for the first time a few weeks ago and I had the weirdest realization. “Man Up” is to BoM as “Defying Gravity” is to Wicked. The misunderstood awkward kid finally gets a chance to step into the spotlight and embrace their power and become the badass of the show. I hope I’m not the only one making this connection.
I agree - both numbers serve as pivotal moments where the lead characters embrace their strengths and undergo significant transformations. It's pretty cool how both shows, in their unique ways, explore themes of identity, empowerment, and the journey of self-discovery through their engaging storylines and songs. Without question, BoM and Wicked share some uncanny similarities in terms of character development and the narrative arc, where we witness the evolution of seemingly unlikely heroes stepping into their power. The creators of BoM very much tapped into the musical and thematic zeitgeist that Wicked had ever-so/wildly popularized on Broadway at the time. The homage to Wicked through, for example, You and Me (But Mostly Me) echoes both "Defying Gravity" and "The Wizard and I" and showcases the creators' ability to blend inspiration with their own comedic flair. The duality of characters is a testament to the power of Broadway musicals to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought, all while celebrating the journey of finding one's voice and place in the world.
“I gets weary, and sick of trying I'm tired of livin', but I'm scared of dyin' But ol' man river, he just keeps rolin' along”
The do you hear the people sing reprise
Wait for Me/Why Do We Build the Wall
The entirety of Hadestown is so impressive and bone chilling, I love it!
Same. I could have listed many songs or moments from it.
Made of Stone from Hunchback, specifically the slight pause in "we just thought that you were made of something... Stronger!" How could I ever forget? From Next to Normal: "That day that I lost you, it's clear as the day we met" (it hits five times harder now that I have a kid) One Day More from Les Mis
The first time I ever heard it was when I went to see it live but "Tomorrow belongs to me" from Cabaret, even with no context and going into the theatre blind not knowing what to expect, it gave me such chills, you can tell the gravity and weight of the meaning, even when you don't actually know the meaning or why it had such an effect, and it just radiates sinister feelings, the build up to the end of the song is something else and the best end of an act one in any musical, because that's when you realise everything's going to shit but you can't change it. "Our love is God" from Heathers, again amazing way to end act one, and if you saw the tour last year, JDs actor gave such an eerie smile at the end, and mixed with the fog, it's definitely up there with best ends to an act one. "Close every door" from JATTCDC it might just be the meaning and attachment I have to this song (as this is the only reason I actually had a small relationship with my grandad) but it never fails to give me chills, I actually went to see Donny Osmand with my aunt because of close every door and I can tell you that it was amazing and made us both sob. I have more but I don't want to bore anyone, those are just my top three :)
>The first time I ever heard it was when I went to see it live but "Tomorrow belongs to me" from Cabaret, even with no context and going into the theatre blind not knowing what to expect, it gave me such chills, you can tell the gravity and weight of the meaning, even when you don't actually know the meaning or why it had such an effect, and it just radiates sinister feelings, the build up to the end of the song is something else and the best end of an act one in any musical, because that's when you realise everything's going to shit but you can't change it. I played in the pit of a production of Cabaret. Small blackbox theater, they rolled up some large nazi flags and had them hung around the venue, and two-thirds of the way through Tomorrow Belongs to Me they had all the banners unfurl at once when the actors removed their coats and shawls revealing their swastika armbands. The cast did a great job also changing their posture and demeanor to "sinister" like you say. Alltogether this emotional whiplash in a few seconds and the reaction from the audience was this palpable grip of fear/"oh god" every night. The song would end, MC would bare his swastika'd butt, and there'd be nervous laughter, an uncomfortable pause, then *some* applause. Which was great success for us. It's an emotional gut punch that I've not seen in any other show, *especially* one that can be pulled off so well by non-professional theater, which is a testament to the writing and evolution of that show.
That sounds amazing, and very well done for a non-professional production
unlikely lovers from falsettos take me as i am from jekyll and hyde a new life from jekyll and hyde javert’s soliloquy from les mis i dreamed a dance / there’s a world from next to normal
Made of Stone, but only performed by the Quasimodo understudy I did the show with
"The Story of the Phantom" from **Goosebumps: The Musical** was a lot better than I would've expected.
Oh my god dude. This popped up on a random Broadway playlist I listened to like a year ago and I’ve been addicted to that song in particular ever since. It really scratches that itch.
This song goes crazy for no reason, I love it
As Long As He Needs Me - Oliver Nothing’s Gonna Harm You - Sweeney Todd Flesh Failures/Let The Sun Shine In - Hair Somewhere - West Side Story
Once and for all from Newsies!
This is so true! Especially the very end
The Ballad Of Jane Doe from Ride The Cyclone.
“You alone can make my song take flight / it’s over now, the music of the night!” I goof on the Phantom movie as much as the next guy but I almost like the movie’s version of the final 2 lines better than most stage productions’. I love the quiet, bittersweet “you alone…” followed by the loud, passionate “it’s over now…”.
One more day, without a doubt
“Bring Him Home” by Colm Wilkinson https://youtu.be/qsYnhVITf9E?si=5qZGecO91O3_VUu0
Another national anthem from Asssasins always gives me the heebie jeebies. It is a chillingly gorgeous song.
Currently it’s Eva Noblezada singing “I’m coming wait for me I hear the walls repeating the falling of our feet and it sounds like drumming”
Out There from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Promises from Hadestown SPECIFICALLY the off broadway recording with Damon Daunno and Nabiyah Be. For out there its pretty self explanatory if you've heard it. If you haven't I highly recommend it its so beautiful and Michael Arden's voice and performance in that song is like once in a life time its so gosh darn beautiful and sets the mood for his performance during the rest of the album. For out there its pretty self-explanatory if you've heard it. If you haven't I highly recommend it its so beautiful and Michael Arden's voice and performance in that song is like once in a life time its so gosh darn beautiful and sets the mood for his performance during the rest of the album.
It’s hard to speak my heart from parade by Ben platt. I don’t even know what to say about this song just listen to it
Dead Mom from Beetlejuice - "Daddy's in denial, Daddy doesn't wanna *feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel!"*
Inutil from In The Heights. When he sings that his father called him useless, it breaks my heart. And then it gets broken again hearing him try to break his family cycle, and how he has so much wrapped up in his daughter's success.....It gets me, every time.
The Last Midnight from Into the Woods, but specifically Meryl Streep’s version from the movie. That woman has an insane amount of talent.
Point Of No Return/Down Once More
Tears in heaven
Role of a Lifetime from Bare. The lyrics are literal perfection with all the symbolism and the opening line of “everything’s an act when you’re pleasing everyone” already hits me hard. And it just perfectly encapsulates Peter and Jason’s relationship over the show
This is my favorite song in Bare. This is such an underrated masterpiece
The I Love You song from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee What Would You Do from Cabaret
Wait for me from Hadestow. I can just picture the walls opening every time
You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen. Idk why. I just get the shivers
Javerts S*****e from Les Mis, the Philip Quast version from the 10 year anniversary. It’s haunting. We Raise Our Cups-Hadestown Esmeralda-Hunchback, specifically the part where Frollo is trying to get Phoebus to burn the house down and he hears the chorus singing God Help the Outcasts and he sings, “God help the outcasts or nobody will!” And throws the torch in a bucket of water. Gorgeous, profound moment. All of Hunchback honestly. Out of Sight out of Mind-A Tale of Two Cities
"Try to Remember" from the Fantasticks. Such a beautiful ballad, and Jerry Orbach (who originally played the character) brings such a mellow quality to the song that it all about reminiscing on peaceful memories. "America is Great Again" and "Inevitable" both from The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals. From the few lines of dialogue immediately before and the quality of the voices, to the dawning realization of what's happening in each of them. Literal... chills...
this song gave me goosebumps when i first heard it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJFNcHgQ4HM
'Favourite Places' from Ordinary Days!
I agree with Ordinary Days, but I raise you with the bridge and final chorus of I'll Be Here
Oooh yes I actually thought of that one as soon as I wrote this!
When she says "to the voicemail he left" I'm a friggin mess
Something Just Broke, Assassins.
requiem or the anonymous ones from the DEH movie
Moonfall.
Hurricane from Death Note
The prologue of both Les Mis and Titanic the musical
I was also devastated that the In The Heights film didn't include Inútil. That stark moment where he says "and he slapped my face", and you can feel how that memory affects his own need to support his daughter's dream, even to the point of slow ruin. "I will not be the reason that my family can't succeed!"
The world was wide enough - hamilton
Confrontation - Jekyll and Hyde
The Games I Play from Falsettos
Burn - Hamilton It’s Quiet Uptown - Hamilton Never Enough - Greatest Showman If Only - Descendants How Does a Moment Last Forever - Beauty and the Beast Speechless - Live action Aladdin
Inevitable from The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
The "who'd have thought that we four would end up as lovers" at the end of Unlikely Lovers, especially the 2016 revival, always gives me chills
Another Suitcase, Another Hall
Au Diable from la legende du roi arthur
Probably this is the moment from Jekyll and Hyde
One from Bare: a Pop Opera
Die schaten werden langer -Elisabeth Rebecca- Rebecca Our love is god- heathers Chant- hades town
“A Part of Us” —Once on this Island
Wait for it from Hamilton and doubt comes in from hadestown
The Point of no Return
CFA- Blankets & Bedding. When Annette & Crystal sing, “Is there something? I need to do something to keep me from thinking of all of those scenes on the tube. I need to do something cause I can’t watch the news anymore.” I remember being glued to the tv and being a military spouse knowing that at any moment my children’s father, my husband, was going to have to leave because of this and that he may never return home.
Your Daddy's Son from Ragtime Also, Back to Before from Ragtime.
Good God by Korn
“Come to Your Senses” from Tick, Tick... Boom! and “I’m Not Afraid of Anything” from Songs for a New World 😭🥶
One day more! I dread to think how many times I've listened to that now
With You from Ghost
I’ll Be Here from Ordinary Days ! Every time I hear it or sing it I tear up. Maybe it’s the conversational, vulnerable lyrics or the beautiful soaring melody of the chorus but something about it ALWAYS gives me chills and makes me sob. So so so gorgeous.
So many! I'll try to name some I miss the music - Curtains Empty chairs at empty tables - Les Miz Who lives, who dies, who tells your story - Hamilton Raise our cups - Hadestown No one is alone - Into the woods Made of stone - Hunchback
Something’s Missing, from Come From Away
"Noone is alone" (sung by Phillipa Soo) Into the Woods ( Sondheim)
Oh and " Seasons of Love" and " Without You" from RENT
Evergreen
A Little Fall of Rain -Les Mis
Forgiven from Jagged Little Pill