Musical theatre is the genre to go to if you want to experience the fullness of the human experience. Broadway songs perfectly capture every emotion ever felt by humankind. These songs, whether due to their lyrics or melodies, are just some that will definitely make you cry. Songs are not listed in any particular order. Obviously, spoilers are ahead!
8“The I Love You Song” from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Story: Lonely Olive competes in her county’s spelling bee without either of her parents in the audience. Her father is too busy to support her and her mother, whom Olive misses dearly, went on a trip to India without her.
Saddest Line: “And you never asked me / If I’d join you in the Bombay sun / Mama, Mama, Mama / I had quietly packed”