The Best Audition Songs for All Shook Up – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for All Shook Up, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from either musical theatre or non-theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because All Shook Up is set in the 1950s, the audition songs below also reflect the style and spirit of that era. 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 from a specific time period, 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 All Shook Up.
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.
Chad
“Heartbeat” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
“Music of My Soul” – Memphis
“Radio” – Memphis
“Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
Dean Hyde
“Alone at the Drive-In Movie” – Grease
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Jersey Boys
“Cry for Me” – Jersey Boys
“Those Magic Changes” – Grease
Dennis
“Baby Don’t Go” – The Cher Show/Sonny & Cher
“Earth Angel” – The Penguins [1950s/non-theatre]
“Fallen Angel” – Jersey Boys
“Mooning” – Grease
Jim
“Crackin’ Up” – Bo Diddley [1950s/non-theatre]
“Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer” – The Four Lads [1950s/non-theatre]
“It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
“Magic Moments” – Perry Como [1950s/non-theatre]
Lorraine
“All I Need Is an Angel” – Grease Live!
“Be Anything” – Connie Francis [1950s/non-theatre]
“Don’t Make Me Over” – Dionne Warwick [1960s/non-theatre]
“There Are Worse Things I Could Do” – Grease
Miss Sandra
“All Falls Down” – Chaplin
“I Say a Little Prayer” – Dionne Warwick/Promises, Promises
“Lost and Found” – City of Angels
“One of the Boys” – 9 to 5
Natalie Haller/Ed
“Easy to Say” – Zombie Prom
“Hopelessly Devoted to You” – Grease
“It’s Raining on Prom Night” – Grease
“Screw Loose” – Cry-Baby
Sylvia
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis
“Mama Said” – The Shirelles [1960s/non-theatre]
“Maybe” – The Chantels [1950s/non-theatre]
“Someday” – Memphis
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield [1960s/non-theatre]
“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” – Grease
“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” – Grease
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Greased Lightnin’” – Grease
“Multiplication” – Bobby Darin [1960s/non-theatre]
“Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades [1960s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Basses)
“Mona Lisa” – Nat King Cole [1940s/non-theatre]
“One Last Kiss” – Bye Bye Birdie
“True Love Ways” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Ensemble (Contras)
“It’s a Business” – Curtains
“Maybe (Baby)” – Grease Live!
“Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” – Lesley Gore [1960s/non-theatre]
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Cooties” – Hairspray
“Freddy My Love” – Grease
“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas [1960s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Tenors)
“How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom
“I’m a Man” – Bo Diddley [1950s/non-theatre]
“Sandy” – Grease
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for All Shook Up:
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Harvey and I➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “I Can’t Write” from The Genius➝
• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny… (Johnny)
• “Well Done, Junior Disaster Committee!➝” from Cry-Baby (Baldwin)
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!
All Shook Up Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in All Shook Up, 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:
“Jailhouse Rock” – Chad, Ensemble
“Love Me Tender” – Natalie, Dennis
“Heartbreak Hotel” – Henrietta, Dennis, Sylvia, Lorraine, Jim, Ensemble
“Roustabout” – Chad
“One Night With You” – Natalie
“C’mon Everybody” – Chad, Natalie, Dennis, Company
“Follow That Dream” – Chad, Natalie
“Hound Dog” / “Teddy Bear” – Chad, Miss Sandra, Dennis, Natalie
“That’s All Right” – Sylvia, Lorraine, Chad, Dennis, Dean, Ensemble
“Devil in Disguise” – Mayor Matilda, Ensemble
“It’s Now or Never” – Dean, Lorraine, Company
“Blue Suede Shoes” – Natalie (Ed), Chad
“Don’t Be Cruel” – Chad, Jim
“Let Yourself Go” – Miss Sandra, Ensemble
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Company
Act 2:
“All Shook Up” – Company
“It Hurts Me” – Dennis, Company
“A Little Less Conversation” – Natalie (Ed), Company
“The Power of My Love” – Chad, Jim, Miss Sandra
“I Don’t Want To” – Chad
“There’s Always Me” – Sylvia
“If I Can Dream” – Chad, Lorraine, Dean, Company
“Fools Fall In Love” – Natalie, Company
“Burning Love” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these audition songs for All Shook Up 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.
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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
