The Best Audition Songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas
When considering audition songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas, it’s fitting to choose a festive or family-friendly musical theatre song that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because A Charlie Brown Christmas is a musical for young audiences, most of the audition songs below have a wholesome or youthful vibe to them. 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 A Charlie Brown Christmas➝.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Charlie Brown
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“The Kite” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Where Did That Little Dog Go?” – Snoopy!!!
Lucy
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Sayonara” – How to Eat Like a Child
“Schroeder” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Snoopy
“Daisy Hill” – Snoopy!!!
“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!
“Snoopy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Suppertime” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“The Christmas Box” – Nuncrackers
Ensemble (Contras)
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“Times Like This” – Lucky Stiff
“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Don’t Be Anything Less” – Snoopy!!!
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” – Annie
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Charlie Brown Christmas:
• “Coat Hanger Sculpture” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Crabby Person” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas
• “Lunch Time” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• “Merry Christmas” from A Christmas Story
Step 5: Audition Prep
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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A Charlie Brown Christmas Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Charlie Brown Christmas. 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.
“Christmas Time is Here”
“Snowballs”
“My Own Dog, Gone Commercial”
“Christmas is Coming / Linus & Lucy”
“Finding a Tree”
“Schroeder’s Christmas Concert”
“Hark, the Harold Angels Sing”
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also 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.
