The Best Audition Songs for Aladdin – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Aladdin? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Aladdin, broken down by character.
Since Aladdin is a contemporary musical adaptation of a 1990s film, the songs below are from musicals between the 1990s-2010s. In addition, there are lots of high-energy and Disney vibes below in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear. For example, in the auditions for Disney’s Aladdin, they request “16 bars of an uptempo musical theatre song”.
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to listen to the Aladdin cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Aladdin
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid
“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
Genie
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“I Am Aldolpho” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” – Waitress
Jafar
“Be Prepared” – The Lion King
“Friends on the Other Side” – Princess and the Frog [2000s Disney film]
“Hellfire” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jasmine
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Home” – Beauty and the Beast
Ensemble (Altos)
“Forever Yours” – Once on This Island
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women
Ensemble (Baritones)
“In a Crowd of Thousands” – Anastasia
“Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Santa Fe” – Newsies
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Reindeers are Better Than People” – Frozen
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Sweet Child” – The Little Mermaid
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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Journey to the Past” – Anastasia
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“The Life I Never Led” – Sister Act
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“He Was Tall” – Cinderella
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“One Knight” – Wonderland
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Aladdin:
• “Flying” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “One Wish” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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Aladdin Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Aladdin, 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:
“Arabian Nights” – Genie, Company
“One Jump Ahead” – Aladdin, Ensemble
“One Jump Ahead (Reprise)” – Aladdin
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“These Palace Walls” – Jasmine, Ensemble
“Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim” – Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim, Ensemble
“A Million Miles Away” – Aladdin, Jasmine
“Diamond in the Rough” – Jafar, Aladdin, Iago
“Friend Like Me” – Genie
“Act One Finale” – Genie, Aladdin
Act 2:
“Prince Ali” – Genie, Babkak, Omar, Kassim, Ensemble
“A Whole New World” – Aladdin, Jasmine
“High Adventure” – Babkak, Omar, Kassim, Ensemble
“Somebody’s Got Your Back” – Aladdin, Genie, Babkak, Omar, Kassim
“Proud of Your Boy (Reprise)” – Aladdin
“Prince Ali (Sultan Reprise)” – Sultan, Ensemble
“Prince Ali (Jafar Reprise)” – Jafar
“Finale Ultimo” – Genie, Aladdin, Jasmine, Company
Which of these audition songs for Aladdin did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.