Remember the theory that if an album costs about $15, somewhere on that album, one song is so good that it alone is worth $7 of the $15. Well, below BroadwayBox highlights the $7 songs from every Best Score Tony winner since 2000.
Aida, 2000
Such a tough call and yes there’s “Easy as Life”, “Gods Love Nubia” and “Written in the Stars” but this has all the principals singing their faces off, and you just can’t argue with 3:13-3:26.
The Producers, 2001
Urinetown, 2002
Hairspray, 2003
Gosh this one was impossible, but you gotta think, if I only have time for one Hairspray song, what would it be? #KerryButler
Avenue Q, 2004
The Light in the Piazza, 2005
#CryingInaCorner #Dead #AnEternityofThoseAhs
The Drowsy Chaperone, 2006
Sorry Sutton, but how do you argue with Beth Leavel’s Tony-winning “Stumble Along”? I could spend legit hours just watching different live performances of her singing this.
Spring Awakening, 2007
In the Heights, 2008
Picking one song from the In the Heights was impossible. It was a real struggle just to narrow it down to disc one. But finally it was like, ‘let’s just go with their Tony number; it has everyone.’ Sincerest condolences to “It Won’t Be Long Now” “Paciencia y Fe” and “When You’re Home.”
Next to Normal, 2009
Edgy, unpopular choice (I know) but give it a full listen. It’s pretty much everything (minus Aaron Tveit).
Memphis, 2010
Just tear the roof off the damn place, Ms. Glover.
The Book of Mormon, 2011
Newsies, 2012
Is it the song? Is it Jeremy Jordan’s voice? Who cares? Just bask in it.
Kinky Boots, 2013
The Bridges of Madison County, 2014
So many gorgeous songs and Steven Pasquale duets, but if you’re paying $7 for a Bridges song, you bet your behind it’s going to be Kelli O’Hara’s three-act aria “Almost Real.”
This Year’s Nominees:
Fun Home: “Ring of Keys”The Last Ship: “Show Some Respect”
Something Rotten!: “Welcome to the Renaissance”
The Visit: “Yellow Shoes”
Enjoy a playlist of all the $7 songs in order.
