Audition Songs for Aida – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Aida, it’s fitting to choose an empowering pop/rock song from 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 Aida premiered in 1998, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2010s. 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 Aida.
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.
The Audition Songs
Aida
“I’m Here” – The Color Purple
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
“Stranger to the Rain” – Children of Eden
“White Milk & Red Blood” – Dessa Rose
Amneris
“Heaven Help My Heart” – Chess
“Now That I’ve Seen Her” – Miss Saigon
“Someone Else’s Story” – Chess
“The Spark of Creation” – Children of Eden
Mereb
“Flying Home” – Songs for a New World
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“The Hardest Part of Love” – Children of Eden
Radames
“Pity the Child” – Chess
“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“See Her Smile” – Tick, Tick … Boom!
“Your Eyes” – Rent
Zoser
“Arabian Nights” – Aladdin
“Ink” – Dessa Rose
“Sweet Child” – The Little Mermaid
“Ziggy” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Altos)
“Forever Yours” – Once on This Island
“Home” – Wonderland
“The Human Heart” – Once on This Island
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“They Live in You” – The Lion King
“Unsettled Scores” – Whistle Down the Wind
“Words He Doesn’t Say” – Romance/Romance
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Down from the Tree” – Once on This Island
“Hear My Song” – Songs for a New World
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A World Without You” – Children of Eden
“Lost in the Wilderness” – Children of Eden
“You’ll Be in My Heart” – Tarzan
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Aida:
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “It’s Best” from Elsewhere
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “She Has No Discrimination” in Extracts from Adam’s Diary➝
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!
Aida Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Aida, 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.
* 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:
“Every Story Is a Love Story” – Amneris
“Fortune Favors the Brave” – Radames, Ensemble
“The Past Is Another Land” – Aida
“Another Pyramid” – Zoser, Ensemble
“How I Know You” – Mereb, Aida
“My Strongest Suit” – Amneris, Ensemble
“Enchantment Passing Through” – Radames, Aida
“My Strongest Suit (Reprise)” – Amneris, Aida
“Dance of the Robe” – Aida, Nehebka, Ensemble
“Not Me” – Radames, Mereb, Amneris, Aida
“Elaborate Lives” – Radames, Aida
“The Gods Love Nubia” – Aida, Nehebka, Mereb, Ensemble
Act 2:
“A Step Too Far” – Amneris, Radames, Aida
“Easy as Life” – Aida
“Like Father, Like Son” – Zoser, Radames, Ensemble
“Radames’ Letter” – Radames
“How I Know You (Reprise)” – Mereb
“Written in the Stars” – Aida, Radames
“I Know the Truth” – Amneris
“Elaborate Lives (Reprise)” – Aida, Radames
“Enchantment Passing Through (Reprise)” – Radames, Aida
“Every Story is a Love Story (Reprise)” – Amneris
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
