Barnum

Musical

Writers: Mark Bramble Cy Coleman Michael Stewart

Songs

Act I

  • "Overture Chase"
  • "There is a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute" – Barnum
  • "Humble Beginnings Chase"
  • "Thank God I'm Old" – Joice Heth and Tambourine Players
  • "The Colors of My Life" (Part 1) – Barnum
  • "The Colors of My Life" (Part 2) – Charity
  • "One Brick at a Time" – Charity, Barnum and Bricklayers
  • "Museum Song" – Barnum
  • "Female of the Species Chase"
  • "I Like Your Style" – Barnum and Charity
  • "Bigger Isn't Better" – Tom Thumb
  • "Love Makes Such Fools of Us All" – Jenny Lind
  • "Midway Chase"
  • "Go Out There" – Barnum and Charity

Act II

  • "Come Follow the Band" – Potomac Marching Band and Washingtonians
  • "Black and White" – Charity, Choir, Blues Singer, Barnum and Citizens of Bridgeport
  • "The Colors of My Life" (Reprise) – Barnum and Charity
  • "The Prince of Humbug" – Barnum
  • "Join the Circus" – Bailey, Circus Performers and Barnum
  • "Finale Chase"
  • "The Final Event: There is a Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute" (Reprise)

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.


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