Audition Songs for All Shook Up – By Character
When considering audition songs for All Shook Up, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from musical theatre or non-musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific 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
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
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
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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.
