The Best Audition Songs for A Chorus Line – By Character
When considering audition songs for A Chorus Line, it’s fitting to choose a theatrical song from classic musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because A Chorus Line premiered in 1975, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 upbeat, 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 Chorus Line.
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 Chorus Line
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Al DeLuca
“I Chose Right” – Baby
“I Won’t Send Roses” – Mack & Mabel
“Larger Than Life” – My Favorite Year
“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?
Bebe Benzenheimer / Maggie Winslow
“Disneyland” – Smile
“Kind of Woman” – Pippin
“The Story Goes On” – Baby
“Unsuspecting Hearts” – Carrie
Bobby Mills
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo!
“Lucky” – Lucky Stiff
“Stars” – Big
“Things I Learned in High School” – Is There Life After High School?
Cassie Ferguson
“Colored Lights” – The Rink
“Dancing All the Time” – Big
“Let’s Play a Love Scene” – Fame
“Life Story” – Closer Than Ever
Connie Wong
“Every Time You Smiled at Me” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Superhero Girl” – Starmites
“Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life” – Starting Here, Starting Now
“Wait a Bit” – Just So
Diana Morales
“In L.A.” – Fame
“Put in a Package and Sold” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“There She Goes! / Fame” – Fame
“Think of Meryl Streep” – Fame
Kristine Urich
“Dogs Versus You” – Lucky Stiff
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I’m Not” – Little by Little
“Times Like This” – Lucky Stiff
Mike Costa
“Can’t Keep it Down” – Fame
“Extraordinary” – Pippin
“I Can’t Stand Still” – Footloose
“I Want to Make Magic” – Fame
Richie Walters
“Fabulous Feet” – The Tap Dance Kid
“Lovin’ Al” – Working
“My Daddy Always Taught Me to Share” – Grind
“New Man” – Grind
Sheila Bryant
“City Lights” – The Act
“Miss America” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“Strong Woman Number” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“Willing to Ride” – Steel Pier
Val Clark
“Everybody Wants to Do a Musical” – Nick & Nora
“It’s an Art” – Working
“Miss Byrd” – Closer Than Ever
“Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw
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Ensemble (Altos)
“How Did I End Up Here?” – Romance/Romance
“I Am Here to Stay” – Nunsense II
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I’d Rather Be Sailing” – A New Brain
“One of the Good Guys” – Closer Than Ever
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along
Ensemble (Basses)
“Fallin’” – They’re Playing Our Song
“If I Sing” – Closer Than Ever
“My City” – Seesaw
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Still Believe in Love” – They’re Playing Our Song
“I Want to Go to Hollywood” – Grand Hotel
“Nothing Really Happened” – Is There Life After High School?
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I’m Not Afraid of Anything” – Songs for a New World
“Out Here On My Own” – Fame
“Patterns” – Baby
Ensemble (Tenors)
“And They’re Off” – A New Brain
“Corner of the Sky” – Pippin
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Chorus Line:
• “A Time to Dance” from Footloose
• “Dime a Dozen” from Master Class
• “How to Listen” from Master Class
• “On Stage” from A Life in the Theatre
• “Looking Back” from Footloose
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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 Chorus Line Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Chorus Line, along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for character 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.
“I Hope I Get It” – Company
“I Can Do That” – Mike
“At the Ballet” – Sheila, Bebe, Maggie
“Sing!” – Kristine, Al
“Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love” – Connie, Company
“Nothing” – Diana
“Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” – Val
“The Music and the Mirror” – Cassie
“One” – Company
“What I Did for Love” – Diana, Company
“One (Reprise)” / “Finale” – Company
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.
