Broadway duets?

Pascey · 07-03-2011, 05:54 PM

Hello everyone,

I'd like to know if any of you are familiar with any female/male broadway duets that have lots of taking turns, for example the girl sings a lot and then the guy sings a lot. It's really really preferred if the girl starts, but I'm thankful for any suggestions.

Thanks alot!

Liljagare · 07-03-2011, 10:05 PM

"Angel of Music" from Phantom of the Opera is a short version of one of these types of songs. I think though one of the better ones is "Ballad of the Pimp" from Three Penny Opera (although it is a male start).

Here is the Alan Cummings/Cyndi Lauper version

ThePhanastasio · 07-03-2011, 11:23 PM

Theatre, eh? I know a few of these.

Written In the Stars - AIDA

This one may be a little dramatic, but it's a good showcase vocally. A more contemporary vibe, also, might make it worth considering. I'd start from, "But nothing can be altered," if you're just doing a section of it.

The Word of Your Body - Spring Awakening

Another more contemporary piece that would be really good for what you're looking for...they sing a few lines each, then some unison. Pretty melody, too. Maybe a little risque connotation for high school, if that's what you're doing it for. But other applications would probably be excellent.

The Last Five Years - The Next Ten Minutes

All right, so granted, this starts with a male. But it's such a wonderful little tune. Very sad, and very good for a duet standalone piece; I've seen this done brilliantly before in showcases.

Wicked - As Long As You're Mine

Also seen this one done beautifully in showcases. Granted, it's not an exchanging lines sort of duet, but it does start with a female. And I feel like it's a really good song for a lot of different sort of singers.

Tick, Tick...Boom! - Green Green Dress

Okay, so this one's really risque. But it's a hell of a lot of fun, and I find it upsetting that I see less people doing this one. And I suppose it does start with the male vocal - but I mean. I dig it, and maybe you'd be able to do this one.

Miss Saigon - Sun and Moon

Such a pretty duet. Just...yes.

Sweeney Todd - A Little Priest

I included the version that isn't the crap film version. Such a good one. Funny, dark, and a lot of fun to do.

Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera

If either of you are classically trained, this one is especially effective. A lot of people won't touch this duet, but if done well, it's superb.

___ · 07-05-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

All right, so granted, this starts with a male. But it's such a wonderful little tune. Very sad, and very good for a duet standalone piece; I've seen this done brilliantly before in showcases.

That was pretty good. Smileyface.

I like this thread already, I need to get more cultured with stage/musicals, et cetera.

Thanks.

Liljagare · 07-05-2011, 10:03 PM

Although it is a male lead, if you want to try doing a parody of duets, try this tune.

"A Song Like This" - Spamalot

Kaimon · 07-05-2011, 11:40 PM

There's quite a bit of dialogue in this, the actually song only being 2 minutes, but it's quite beautiful.

Howard the Duck · 07-06-2011, 06:16 AM

this is my fave (as again, with the proviso that the male starts):-

from Phantom of the Opera

07-03-2011, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pascey Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4	Broadway duets? Hello everyone, I'd like to know if any of you are familiar with any female/male broadway duets that have lots of taking turns, for example the girl sings a lot and then the guy sings a lot. It's really really preferred if the girl starts, but I'm thankful for any suggestions. Thanks alot!

07-03-2011, 11:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Theatre, eh? I know a few of these. Written In the Stars - AIDA This one may be a little dramatic, but it's a good showcase vocally. A more contemporary vibe, also, might make it worth considering. I'd start from, "But nothing can be altered," if you're just doing a section of it. The Word of Your Body - Spring Awakening Another more contemporary piece that would be really good for what you're looking for...they sing a few lines each, then some unison. Pretty melody, too. Maybe a little risque connotation for high school, if that's what you're doing it for. But other applications would probably be excellent. The Last Five Years - The Next Ten Minutes All right, so granted, this starts with a male. But it's such a wonderful little tune. Very sad, and very good for a duet standalone piece; I've seen this done brilliantly before in showcases. Wicked - As Long As You're Mine Also seen this one done beautifully in showcases. Granted, it's not an exchanging lines sort of duet, but it does start with a female. And I feel like it's a really good song for a lot of different sort of singers. Tick, Tick...Boom! - Green Green Dress Okay, so this one's really risque. But it's a hell of a lot of fun, and I find it upsetting that I see less people doing this one. And I suppose it does start with the male vocal - but I mean. I dig it, and maybe you'd be able to do this one. Miss Saigon - Sun and Moon Such a pretty duet. Just...yes. Sweeney Todd - A Little Priest I included the version that isn't the crap film version. Such a good one. Funny, dark, and a lot of fun to do. Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera If either of you are classically trained, this one is especially effective. A lot of people won't touch this duet, but if done well, it's superb. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

07-03-2011, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Liljagare Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 182	"Angel of Music" from Phantom of the Opera is a short version of one of these types of songs. I think though one of the better ones is "Ballad of the Pimp" from Three Penny Opera (although it is a male start). Here is the Alan Cummings/Cyndi Lauper version

07-05-2011, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Liljagare Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 182	Although it is a male lead, if you want to try doing a parody of duets, try this tune. "A Song Like This" - Spamalot

07-05-2011, 11:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kaimon Talking Cactus Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freebirds Posts: 201	There's quite a bit of dialogue in this, the actually song only being 2 minutes, but it's quite beautiful.