The Best Audition Songs for A Year with Frog and Toad
When considering audition songs for A Year with Frog and Toad, it’s fitting to choose a 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 Year with Frog and Toad premiered in 2002, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s 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 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 Year with Frog and Toad.
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 Year With Frog and Toad
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Frog
“A Little House” – The Three Little Pigs
“A Place to Come Back to” – The Wind in the Willows
“Does the Moment Ever Come?” – Just So
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“Now I’ve Seen You” – Honk!
Toad
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Different” – Honk!
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo! (censor profanity)
“Messing About In A Boat” – The Wind in the Willows
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical
“My New Philosophy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Day for the Cat In the Hat” – Seussical
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“Warts and All” – Honk!
Ensemble (Basses)
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Contras)
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“Magic Foot” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Silly Old Hat” – Children’s Letters to God
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Morning Person” – Shrek
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit Misunderstood” – The Three Little Pigs
“I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff” – The Three Little Pigs
“Play With Your Food” – Honk!
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Year with Frog and Toad:
• “Animal Language” from Doctor Dolittle
• “Just a Frog” from Hyronomous, A. Frog
• “Off to Spamelot” from Hyronomous, A. Frog
• “Straight Ahead” from Turnabout Night at the Zoo
• “The Country” from George Washington Slept Here
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A Year with Frog and Toad Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in A Year with Frog and Toad, 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.
Act 1:
“A Year With Frog And Toad” – Birds, Frog, Toad
“It’s Spring” – Frog, Toad, Birds
“Seeds” – Toad
“The Letter” – Snail
“Getta Loada Toad” – Toad, Frog, Turtle, Mouse, Lizard
“Alone” – Frog
“The Letter (Reprise)” – Snail
“Cookies” – Frog, Toad, Birds
Act 2:
“The Kite” – Frog, Toad, Birds
“A Year With Frog And Toad (Reprise)” – Birds
“He’ll Never Know” – Frog, Toad
“Shivers” – Frog, Toad, Ensemble
“The Letter (Reprise)” – Snail
“Down The Hill” – Frog, Toad, Moles
“I’m Coming Out of My Shell” – Snail
“Toad to the Rescue” – Toad
“Merry Almost Christmas” – Toad, Frog, Birds
“Finale” – Toad, Frog, Birds, Ensemble
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.
