10 Times Keegan-Michael Key Showed Us He Had the Musical Chops For Netflix's The Prom

Updated on Dec 9, 2020 at 11:25 AM

When it comes to movie musicals, comedian Keegan-Michael Key's name isn't normally the one that comes to mind. However, Key actually went to both undergraduate and graduate school for theater, earning degrees from the University of Detroit-Mercy and Penn State University. He even once had a job as a singing telegram. During his "19-year detour into comedy," he was able to showcase his vocal talents on Key & Peele. So yes, the sultry vocals of Gustafson in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey and Tom Hawkins in The Prom are actually Key's. Now that you know he can really sing, it's understandable you might want to check out some of his other singing videos. Sadly, they're few and far between, but there are just enough skits and interview appearances to hopefully keep you satisfied ahead.

"We Look to You" From The Prom

“Magic Man G” From Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Wheel of Musical Impressions With Keegan-Michael Key

"Whenever God Shines His Light" by Van Morrison

"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton

"Is This Country Song Racist?" From Key & Peele

"You Send Me" by Sam Cooke

"Les Mis" From Key & Peele

Keegan-Michael Key's Singing Telegram

ABSORPTION! (feat. Key & Peele and 2Chainz)

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10 Times Keegan-Michael Key Showed Us He Had the Musical Chops For Netflix's The Prom

"We Look to You" From The Prom

“Magic Man G” From Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Wheel of Musical Impressions With Keegan-Michael Key

"Whenever God Shines His Light" by Van Morrison

"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton

"Is This Country Song Racist?" From Key & Peele

"You Send Me" by Sam Cooke

"Les Mis" From Key & Peele

Keegan-Michael Key's Singing Telegram

ABSORPTION! (feat. Key & Peele and 2Chainz)

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