70+ of the Best Audition Songs for Altos
Do you have an upcoming musical theatre audition but not sure what to sing? Or has the time come to finally swap out your go-to audition song? Below you’ll find a wide range of audition songs for altos, sorted by era. Whether you need two contrasting songs from different time periods, a ballad, or an uptempo piece, you’ll find something here.
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Golden Age Songs for Altos
These songs come from shows that premiered between 1940 and 1959, the Golden Age of musical theatre. Below is a mix of classic audition songs for altos and a few hidden gems.
Ballads
“Distant Melody” – Peter Pan
“Hello, Young Lovers” – The King and I
“I Got Lost in His Arms” – Annie Get Your Gun
“Moonshine Lullaby” – Annie Get Your Gun
midtempo
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song
“I’m Going Back” – Bells Are Ringing
“Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?” – The King and I
uptempo
“Always True to You in My Fashion” – Kiss Me, Kate
“A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific
“The Next Time It Happens” – Pipe Dream
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
Post-Golden Age Alto Songs
These songs come from shows that premiered in the 1960s, the Post-Golden Age of musical theatre. Many songs from this era are stylistically similar to the Golden Age, so if you need two contrasting songs, I wouldn’t pair a Golden Age song with one from this section.
Ballads
“And I Was Beautiful” – Dear World
“If He Walked Into My Life” – Mame
“People” – Funny Girl
“What Did I Have That I Don’t Have?” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
midtempo
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Do I Hear a Waltz?” – Do I Hear a Waltz?
“He Plays the Violin” – 1776
“That Mister Man of Mine” – Dames at Sea
uptempo
“Don’t Rain on My Parade” – Funny Girl
“On the Other Side of the Tracks” – Little Me
“The Usher from the Mezzanine” – Fade Out – Fade In
“There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” – Sweet Charity
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Late 20th Century Alto Songs
These alto audition songs come from shows that premiered during the late 20th century, between 1970 and 1999. Below is a mix of classic alto picks and a few hidden gems from the era.
Ballads
“At the Ballet” –A Chorus Line
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Human Heart” – Once on This Island
midtempo
“Dancing All the Time” – Big
“Kind of Woman” – Pippin
“Moments in the Woods” – Into the Woods
“The Story Goes On” – Baby
uptempo
“An Old-Fashioned Love Story” – The Wild Party (Lippa)
“Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” – A Chorus Line
“The Music and the Mirror” – A Chorus Line
“The World According To Chris” – Carrie
Listen In: All the songs from this list are in our “Alto Audition Songs➝” Spotify Playlist!
Contemporary Songs for Altos
These songs come from modern shows that premiered between the 2000s and 2020s. Below is a mix of popular alto picks and a few hidden gems from contemporary shows.
Ballads
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“I Don’t Need a Roof” – Big Fish
“I Miss the Mountains” – Next to Normal
midtempo
“Beautiful Little Fool” – The Great Gatsby
“I Know I Have a Heart” – Bad Cinderella
“I Say No” – Heathers
“See I’m Smiling” – The Last Five Years
uptempo
“Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days
“Here I Am” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“No Reason” – Beetlejuice
“Right Hand Man” – Something Rotten!
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Comedic/Character Alto Songs
These songs come from a mix of time periods, but all of them are comedic or character-driven. Below are some clear-cut character songs that are perfect for altos.
Ballads
“Come With Me” – Spamalot
“Somewhere That’s Green” – Little Shop of Horrors
“The Swamps of Home” – Once Upon a Mattress
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q
midtempo
“Charming” – Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
“Little Girls” – Annie
“Mein Herr” –Cabaret
“Take Back Your Mink” – Guys and Dolls
uptempo
“It’s a Perfect Relationship” – Bells Are Ringing
“My New Philosophy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – The Little Mermaid
Alto Audition Songs for Teens
These songs are all sung by teen characters, so they’re a great fit for anyone between 13 and 19 years old.
Ballads
“Be a Lion” – The Wiz
“Disneyland” – Smile
“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers
“Once You See” – Carrie
midtempo
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“It’s Raining on Prom Night” – Grease
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“Superhero Girl” – Starmites
uptempo
“Hand in My Pocket” – Jagged Little Pill
“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls
“Unruly Heart” – The Prom
“Waiting for Life” – Once on This Island
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
