Musical Songs that Aren't Cheesy

Sparkler Starstruck2828 reminds us that the best way to start a new school week is with high energy music! —SparkNotes editors

Most of you have probably gone to your school’s musical once because your best friend’s friend’s cousin was in it. Otherwise, you’ve never heard a song from any musical, ever. That’s all about to change. Sparklers, I bring you…my list of Most Amazing Songs from Musicals:

1)    "La Vie Boheme" from RENT

Okay, this song is kinda weird if you don't know what RENT is: a rock opera musical about a bunch of poor bohemians. I think you rebels and artists will find the lyrics totally relatable. And for the rest of you, there’s food in it! YAY!

2)    "Bend and Snap" from Legally Blonde, The Musical

You’ve all seen this amazing movie a million times. Now hear the songs that make the Blonde experience even better.

3)    "Defying Gravity" from Wicked
If you haven’t heard of this song yet, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Not only is it super inspowering (inspiring+empowering) but Idina Menzel’s voice is pretty killer.

4)    "Over The Moon" from RENT
If you don’t LOL at the title, you’ll for sure laugh at the lyrics. Who can say, “In Cyberland we only drink DIET COKE DIET COKE DIET COKE,” without laughing?

5)    "You Can’t Stop The Beat" from Hairspray

Haven’t you seen the movie?! C’mon! It's awesome!

6)    "Fame" from Fame
The movie version just came out, and it’s hotter than a sauna! Fame is about a bunch of hard-working performers, all of whom want to succeed more than anything. But there's only so much room at the top...

Think I missed one?! Write it in the comments!

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