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Light (from “Next to Normal”)

Here’s “Light” from the musical Next to Normal (2010); key changes at 1:58 and 2:34. The show’s book and lyrics are by Brian Yorkey; music by Tom Kitt. Enjoy!

Heather Headley | All the Man That I Need

Broadway star Heather Headley dropped a new album today entitled Broadway My Way, so today we feature her rendition of “All The Man That I Need” (2018), performed by Whitney Houston in 1991. This song was included in the 2012 West End musical The Bodyguard. The key change is at 3:09.

This is Halloween (from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”)

Happy Halloween! There are key changes all over this 1993 release, so we won’t list them here. Thank you to Jeremy Robin Lyons for this suggestion! Enjoy!

The Wizard and I (from “Wicked”)

Here’s “The Wizard and I” from Wicked, which debuted on Broadway in 2003; music by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman. Key changes at 1:21, 3:40 + 4:25.

Why Should I Wake Up (from “Cabaret”)

Today we feature Kander & Ebb’s “Why Should I Wake Up?” from Cabaret (1966). Key change at 1:35. Enjoy!

Jerome Kern | The Way You Look Tonight

“The Way You Look Tonight,” co-written by Jerome Kern and winner of the Oscar Awards for Best Original Song in 1936 for its appearance in the movie “Swing Time,” was first performed by that film’s star, renowned dancer Fred Astaire. Multiple singers have covered this standard in the years since, from Ella to Billie to Sinatra to Tony Bennett, who is featured here. Modulation at the beginning of the middle section at 1:36, then back to the original key at 2:17.

Love Is An Open Door (from “Frozen”)

Here is “Love Is An Open Door” from Frozen (2018). The music and lyrics are by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The show is adapted from the 2013 film of the same name. Key change at 1:00.

Touch Me With My Clothes On (from “Love Gilda”)

Known for her utterly original comedic style and her status as the first cast member chosen for the premiere season of Saturday Night Live in 1975, Gilda Radner was the first to say that her singing voice wasn’t exactly her strongest suit. But her unfussy, warm delivery always let her huge personality shine through. “Honey (Touch Me With My Clothes On)”, featured in the current biopic film Love Gilda, was part of the comedienne’s 1980 live solo show Gilda Radner Live on Broadway.

The music doesn’t start until 0:55 — but her poignant intro is worth a listen! Key change at 2:59.