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Let Me Be Your Star (from “Smash”)

“Let Me Be Your Star” from the TV series Smash (2013), performed by Katharine McPhee, is today’s feature. The composer for the series were Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Chris Bacon. Key change at 2:11.

Make Them Hear You (from “Ragtime”)

Today we feature “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime (1996), with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Terrence McNally. The musical is based on the novel of the same name by E.L. Doctorow. The performance is by Brian Stokes Mitchell; the key change is at 1:27.

Carol Channing | Hello, Dolly

The musical theatre world lost a legend today with the passing of Carol Channing at age 97. In honor of her more than 5,000 performances in the role of Dolly Levi, we say good-bye, Dolly. RIP. Key changes at 2:17, 3:13, 4:42, 5:41, and 6:19.

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.