The Best Audition Songs for A Little Night Music – By Character
When considering audition songs for A Little Night Music, it’s fitting to choose a legit, classic, or Sondheim 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 Little Night Music premiered in 1973, 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 Sondheim, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your 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 Little Night Music.
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 Little Night Music
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Anne Egerman
“All For You” – Saturday Night [Sondheim]
“Simple” – Nine
“That’ll Show Him” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum [Sondheim]
“The Earth and Other Minor Things” – Gigi
Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
“Bring Me My Bride” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum [Sondheim]
“Funny” – City of Angels
“Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Stay” – Do I Hear a Waltz? [Sondheim lyrics]
Countess Charlotte Malcolm
“Children Will Listen” – Into the Woods [Sondheim]
“Tell Me on a Sunday” – Tell Me on a Sunday
“Time Heals Everything” – Mack & Mabel
“Unexpected Song” – Tell Me on a Sunday
Desiree Armfeldt
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies [Sondheim]
“I’m Still Here” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Losing My Mind” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Where Is the Warmth?” – The Baker’s Wife
Fredrik Egerman
“Guido’s Song” – Nine
“I Won’t Send Roses” – Mack & Mabel
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion [Sondheim]
“Only With You” – Nine
Henrik Egerman
“Finishing the Hat” – Sunday in the Park with George [Sondheim]
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Johanna” – Sweeney Todd [Sondheim]
“Lesson #8” – Sunday in the Park with George [Sondheim]
Madame Armfeldt
“Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife
“I Don’t Want to Know” – Dear World
“The Ladies Who Lunch” – Company [Sondheim]
“What Would You Do?” – Cabaret
Petra
“And I Was Beautiful” – Dear World
“Do I Hear a Waltz?” – Do I Hear a Waltz? [Sondheim lyrics]
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Loving You” – Passion [Sondheim]
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Children and Art” – Sunday in the Park with George [Sondheim]
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies [Sondheim]
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Marianne” – The Grand Tour
“Multitudes of Amys” – Company [Sondheim/cut]
Ensemble (Basses)
“I Waltz Alone” – Grand Hotel
“I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” – Gigi
“The Road You Didn’t Take” – Follies [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Contras)
“Before I Kiss the World Goodbye” – Jennie
“The Story of Lucy and Jessie” – Follies [Sondheim]
“What You Need” – Grand Hotel
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Belong Here” – The Grand Tour
“Isn’t He Something!” – Road Show [Sondheim]
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“That Dirty Old Man” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Ladies in Their Sensitivities” – Sweeney Todd [Sondheim]
“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife
“Take the Moment” – Do I Hear a Waltz? [Sondheim lyrics]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Little Night Music:
• “It Happens to Every Actress” from A Matter of Husbands
• “His Voice” from The Cradle Song
• “Three Great Events” from A Connecticut Yankee
• “To Be a Man” from This One Thing I Do
• “Wholeheartedly in Love” from Overruled
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 Little Night Music Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Little Night Music 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.
Act 1:
“Overture” / “Night Waltz” – Company
“Now” – Fredrik
“Later” – Henrik
“Soon” – Anne
“The Glamorous Life” – Fredrika, Desiree, Madam Armfeldt, Ensemble
“Remember?” – Ensemble
“You Must Meet My Wife” – Desiree, Fredrik
“Liaisons” – Madame Armfeldt
“In Praise of Women” – Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
“Every Day a Little Death” – Countess Charlotte Malcolm, Anne
“A Weekend in the Country” – Company
Act 2:
“The Sun Won’t Set (Night Waltz I)” – Ensemble
“The Sun Sits Low (Night Waltz II)” – Ensemble
“It Would Have Been Wonderful” – Fredrik, Carl-Magnus
“Perpetual Anticipation (Night Waltz III)” – Ensemble
“Send In the Clowns” – Desiree
“The Miller’s Son” – Petra
“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.
