30 Musical Theatre Songs To Get You Through Finals
By Allie Russo
1. Totally Fucked – Spring Awakening
Because let’s face it, with that essay due tomorrow that you only remembered because you saw the word finals in the title of this post, you are.
2. 9 to 5 – 9 to 5
Because you wish you could stop working at 5pm.
3.You and Me (But Mostly Me) – The Book of Mormon
Because if you get through finals, you too can do something incredible!
4. Razzle Dazzle – Chicago
See: bullshit
5. I Believe in You – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Because if Daniel Radcliffe believes in you, anything is possible.
6. What You Want – Legally Blonde
Because you might not want to get into Harvard Law as a Fashion Merchandising student at UCLA, but you can learn a thing or two from Elle’s work ethic.
7. One Day More – Les Misérables
Because everyone needs an anthem right now.
8. Tomorrow – Annie
Because the sun will come out tomorrow, even though you’ll probably be in the library.
9. Seize the Day – Newsies
Because the Newsie struggle makes that 8:30 am exam you’ve got tomorrow look like a cakewalk. Or a Step Ball Change.
10. On the Right Track – Pippin
Because if Patina Miller’s biceps can’t motivate you, I don’t know what to tell you.
11. Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Rock of Ages
Because you know they will.
12. Hot Patootie / Bless My Soul – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Because if meatloaf can deliver this rockin’ number with a nail in his head, you can take an extra hour to make flash cards.
13. Hold On – The Secret Garden
Because strong encouragements seem more earnest when sung in a charming Yorkshire accent.
14. Hasa Diga Eebowai – The Book of Mormon
Because everyone needs someone to blame.
15. Louder Than Words – Tick, Tick… Boom!
Because a semester of hard work is about to pay off big time, and you aren’t alone in your misery.
16. I’m Alive – Next to Normal
Because no matter what grades you get, you’re alive and your life will go on.
17. Defying Gravity – Wicked
Because it’ll take more than a difficult essay or six to bring you down.
18. Revolting Children – Matilda
Because sometimes (most of the time), educators just don’t get it.
19. Purpose – Avenue Q
Because everyone’s got one, and you’ll find yours, too.
20. Superstar – Jesus Christ Superstar
Because you’re a superstar! Go get ‘em!
21. I Can Do Better Than That – The Last 5 Years
Because you know when you’re not doing your best, and there’s no excuse not to be the best that you can be.
22. Don’t Rain on My Parade – Funny Girl
Because if you’re on a studying roll, don’t let yourself be distracted by parties or Netflix or writing lists for Thought Catalog.
23. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious – Mary Poppins
Because saying this five times fast is harder than any research paper your professors will throw at you.
24. Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better) – Annie Get Your Gun
Because a little healthy competition always pushes you to be best.
25. Luck Be A Lady – Guys and Dolls
Because no one ever said no to a little bit of good luck during finals.
26. I Wish I Could Go Back to College – Avenue Q
Because even though you’re cursing academia now, you’ll be grateful for the time you spent here – exams and all – ten years from now.
27. You Can’t Stop the Beat – Hairspray
Because you’re going to need to wake yourself up, so go on – dance!
28. Once And For All – Newsies
Because sometimes you need to daydream about crushing authority in order to get through the Iliad.
29. I Got Life – Hair
Because getting your life back is so close, you can almost taste it. In between sips of coffee and Red Bull.
30. Out Tonight – Rent
Because finally, finally, you’re free.