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Audition Songs for A Year with Frog and Toad – By Character

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 by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.

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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 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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.


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Frog

Alone in the Universe” – Seussical

Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days

Warts and All” – Honk!

Who I’d Be” – Shrek

Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz


Toad

I Want to Go Home” – Big

I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity

Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo! [censor profanity]

Look At the Sky” – Urinetown

Now I’ve Seen You” – Honk!


Ensemble (Altos)

Look At All the People” – Chaplin

Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical


Ensemble (Baritones)

A Little House” – The Three Little Pigs

A Place to Come Back to” – The Wind in the Willows

How Lucky You Are” – Seussical


Ensemble (Basses)

Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical

We Look to You” – The Prom

You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting


Ensemble (Contras)

Every Tear a Mother Cries” – Honk!

Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

More to the Story” – Shrek


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

Play With Your Food” – Honk!

Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for A Year with Frog and Toad:

• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝

• “Bloom” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Living Large” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Loyalty” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝


Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!

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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! The following 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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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