Top 10 Roles Every Soprano Wants

[Music] these welcome to Miz Mojo and today we're counting down our pics for the parts that Sopranos would give anything to play I could have wings thousand of things I've [Music] never number 10 Phoebe diqu a gentleman's died to Love and Murder but unless I am wrong you long love as this is quite a conventional I admit but why should that matter a wit and if you do not say yes at once I think I'll die any soprano would kill to play this part in the thrilling musical comedy A Gentleman's Guide to Len murder Phoebe diqui is one of two leading ladies any performer who is lucky enough to be cast in the role has some Dangerously Delicious material to work with [Music] [Music] trapped in a tricky love triangle the character allows Sopranos an opportunity to get in touch with their funny side this is especially true in the musically complex Trio tune I've decided to marry you say decided to De Sopranos also relish the comedic opportunities the character presents something which isn't always true in leading lady roles it's a bucket list role for every soprano number nine Catherine Howard six stupid so I picked up aen and a microphone history's about to get over following the famous Six Wives of Henry VII as they compete in a singing contest the show offers up many fabulous roles for female identifying performers however there is one part that every soprano eyes and that is Catherine Howard the Catherine who lost her head my promiscuity outside of lock up your husb lock inspired by both Ariana Grande and Britney Spears Howard requires a performer who can sing as high as the heavens and Beyond not only that but playing her also demands an emotional range that packs a mighty punch it's no wonder that all Sopranos want to do is play this highly coveted role but it's never ever [Music] [Music] differ number eight Clara Johnson the light in the Piaza and it [Music] who knows what you call it I don't care originated on Broadway by the one and only Kelly O'Hara the character of Clara Johnson from the light in the Piaza is a gift to Sopranos mixing traditional theater classical music and Opera into a stunning hole the Adam ghetto score is not for the faint of heart beauty is still [Music] the highest note for Clara is an A5 with her lowest note being A3 the part Demands a highly skilled singer with proper technique and years of training under their belt in addition the dramatic demands of the role also require an assured and sensitive performer luckily future claras have examples such as O'Hara and Dove Cameron to inspire them on their Journey say it any way you can you know me number seven Cinderella into the woods he's a very nice Prince and and it's a very nice ball and and when I entered they trumpeted Steven Sim wrote countless soprano roles over the course of his illustrious career and one of his most famous is Cinderella and into the woods the part is a dream come true for many musical theater performers spinning the iconic character on her head providing her with agency and depth this runaway princess is the heart and soul of the show singing the powerful lyrics of No One Is alone is a moment that many Sopranos long for only me beside you still you're not alone no one is alone truly the chance to play her emotional rags to Rich's story line is highly competitive which has resulted in Happily Ever Afters for performers such as Anna Kendrick Christa Rodriguez and philipo and youve learned knew number six Joanna Barker Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street can youate sitting in cages taking Sweeney Todd's Joanna Barker is in some ways the ultimate anjenu role she's kind innocent and has the voice of an angel I knew I'd be with you one day even not knowing who you were Monday of sure however at just 16 years old she's forced to quickly grow up when she's thrust into the homicidal Horrors that are plaguing London's Fleet Street it's a part that is the perfect balance of both Highwire acting and singing take for instance her signature song Green Finch and linit bird crafted for sopranos it requires performers to almost emulate the high-pitch vocals of the bird she sings about and that's no easier than it sounds if I cannot let me [Music] see number five Eliza Skyler Hamilton Hamilton [Music] you got hel look your eyes one of the most notable soprano roles to hit the stage in recent years is none other than Hamilton's Leading Lady Eliza Skyler based on the real life American philanthropist and wife of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton Eliza as the main character has it all and more lots of memorable songs a wealth of emotional depth and she even closes the show from Burn to that would be enough she is the beating pulse of this musical [Music] phenomenon look at where you are look at where you started how lucky Sopranos are to be alive right now to portray her [Music] [Applause] number four cette Mis many questions Anders that seem one of the biggest musicals of all time the miserab is a theatrical epic with a giant cast of characters they're something for All actors but Sopranos need to look no further than cette the musicals anenu extraordinaire [Music] [Applause] [Music] younger performers can shine on castle on a cloud and in my life provides more experienced Sopranos with a chance to really let their vocals shine I know a place where no one's lost I know a place where no one cries with a sweet and kind disposition cette is a Beacon of Hope and light despite the production's sad and harrowing plot in fact she is even the face of the show number three Maria Westside Story Only you you're the only thing I see forever in my eyes my words everything I do for sopranos Westside stories Maria is the most beautiful sound they've ever heard from Carol Lawrence to Natalie Wood to Rachel zegler this role is the gift that keeps on giving giving and giving as most know the show is a contemporary take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Maria is one half of an ill- fated young and intense love story where the stakes are as high as her [Music] notes now it begins now she's the voice behind memorable musical theater Classics like I feel pretty and tonight and the beauty of the music and lyrics and the emotions at play make the role an irresistible challenge it's totally understandable why Sopranos would give it all to play [Music] her such a pretty face such a pretty dress such a pretty smile such a [Music] pretty number two Christine d The Phantom of the Opera Sing My Angel of Music sing for me she is musical theater's Angel of Music and every Soprano's dream The Phantom of the Opera's Christine day is a role that not only requires a performer to be a knockout vocalist but also a triple [Music] threat time say the word and I will follow you between her singing dancing and acting her talents are Limitless for 30 plus years the Fantom haunted Broadway and the West End and many Sopranos earned the opportunity to lend their operatic vocals to the demanding role it seemed I [Music] just time will only tell if this musical will return to the great white way but if and when it does there will be a whole new generation of christines waiting in the wings before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions hope cladwell you're in town this role has a lot of hopefuls waiting to play her if only I follow your Natasha Natasha Pierre and the great Comet of 1812 Sopranos can't wait to travel back to 19th century Russia for this part and your child eyes and your distant smile I'll never be this happy again Franchesca Johnson The Bridges of Madison County this part proves being a soprano is always better and a in the the maret square with a Sarah Brown Guys and Dolls ding song Sopranos are knocking down all the doors to play this part and were i' spring or if I were a bell I'd go ding dong ding dong Jane Doe ride the Cyclone this gravity defying role isn't for the faint of heart oh Mel floats through the air silence Falls do no one cares before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one Glenda Wicked unusually an exceedingly PE you're and Al together quite impossible to describe [Music] blonde for over 20 years Wicked has been a major part of the Broadway Zeitgeist in 2003 your good man Charlie Brown Tony Award winner Kristen chenowith originated the role of Glenda thus creating a part that would Inspire young Sopranos to pursue musical theater with a Vengeance the Dy bubbly and comedic role isn't just all fun and games Glenda has a lot of emotional depth and goes through plenty of character development especially in the second act of the [Music] show it's no surprise that she's one of the most popular soprano roles ever created it's not aboute the way VI it's popular which one of these soprano roles would be a dream of yours to play let us know in the comments my heart wants to [Music] sing do you agree with our picks check out this other recent clip from M Mojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos [Music]