The Best 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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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.

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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 type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.

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

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Audition Songs for All Shook Up

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Chad

“Heartbeat” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

“Music of My Soul” – Memphis

“Radio” – Memphis

“Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes

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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

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Dennis

“Baby Don’t Go” – The Cher Show

“Earth Angel” – The Penguins (Non-Theatre)

“Fallen Angel” – Jersey Boys

“Mooning” – Grease

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Jim

“Crackin’ Up” – Bo Diddley (Non-Theatre)

“Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer” – The Four Lads (Non-Theatre)

“It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

“Magic Moments” – Perry Como (Non-Theatre)

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Lorraine

“All I Need Is an Angel” – Grease Live!

“Be Anything” – Connie Francis (Non-Theatre)

“Don’t Make Me Over” – Dionne Warwick (Non-Theatre)

“There Are Worse Things I Could Do” – Grease

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Miss Sandra

“All Falls Down” – Chaplin

“I Say a Little Prayer” – Promises, Promises

“Lost and Found” – City of Angels

“One of the Boys” – 9 to 5

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Natalie Haller/Ed

“Easy to Say” – Zombie Prom

“Hopelessly Devoted to You” – Grease

“It’s Raining on Prom Night” – Grease

“Screw Loose” – Cry-Baby

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Sylvia

“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis

“Mama Said” – The Shirelles (Non-Theatre)

“Maybe” – The Chantels (Non-Theatre)

“Someday” – Memphis

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Ensemble (Altos)

“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield (Non-Theatre)

“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee” – Grease

“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” – Grease

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Greased Lightnin’” – Grease

“Multiplication” – Bobby Darin (Non-Theatre)

“Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades (Non-Theatre)

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Mona Lisa” – Nat King Cole (Non-Theatre)

“One Last Kiss” – Bye Bye Birdie

“True Love Ways” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

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Ensemble (Contras)

“It’s a Business” – Curtains

“Maybe (Baby)” – Grease Live!

“Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” – Lesley Gore (Non-Theatre)

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Cooties” – Hairspray

“Freddy My Love” – Grease

“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas (Non-Theatre)

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom

“I’m a Man” – Bo Diddley (Non-Theatre)

“Sandy” – Grease

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for All Shook Up:

• “Dancing Shoes” from Grease

• “Dinosaur Talking” from Red

• “Garage Recitals” from A Chorus Line

• “Harvey and I” from Harvey

• “Paper Route” from Born Yesterday

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Step 5: Get Your Free Audition Prep Tools

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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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! This 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.

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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

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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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