The Best Audition Songs for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
When considering audition songs for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because 35mm premiered in 2012, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about 35mm: A Musical Exhibition.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for 35mm
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Altos
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Julie’s Song” – The Theory of Relativity
“Smiling” – Jagged Little Pill
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Baritones
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Second Nature” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Basses
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Mrs. Remington” – The Story of My Life
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho
Contras
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“You Don’t Know” – Next to Normal
Mezzos/Sopranos
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
Tenors
“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Growing Up” – Fugitive Songs
“In Love With You” – First Date
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for 35mm:
• “Between Things” from Middletown
• “Chatty Mammals” from Middletown
• “Choices” from The New Sincerity
• “Save the World” from A Piece of My Heart
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
Step 5: Get Your Free Audition Prep Tools
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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35mm Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in 35mm. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for research purposes.
* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.
“Stop Time”
“Crazytown”
“Caralee“
“The Party Goes With You”
“Good Lady”
“Make Me Happy”
“Immaculate Deception”
“Leave Luanne”
“Mama, Let Me In”
“Why Must We Tell Them Why”
“Twisted Teeth”
“Hemming & Hawing”
“Cut You a Piece”
“The Ballad of Sara Berry”
“Finale”
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and the creator of The Cast Album List➝. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
