The Best Audition Songs for American Psycho – By Character

When considering audition songs for American Psycho, it’s fitting to choose a pop or pop/rock song from musical theatre or non-theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.

Because American Psycho premiered in 2013, the audition songs below are from between the 1990s and 2020s. 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 comedic, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific 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 American Psycho.

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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

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Courtney

“Dangerous Woman” – Ariana Grande (Non-Theatre)

“Heaven” – Julia Michaels (Non-Theatre)

“Helium” – Sia (Non-Theatre)

“You Lost Me” – Christina Aguilera (Non-Theatre)

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Evelyn Williams

“I’m Watching You” – The Connector

“Smiling” – Jagged Little Pill

“The Fear” – Lily Allen (Non-Theatre)

“Who’d Have Known” – Lily Allen (Non-Theatre)

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Jean

“Breathing Underwater” – Emeli Sandé (Non-Theatre)

“Come to Your Senses” – Tick, Tick…BOOM!

“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“With You” – Ghost

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Patrick Bateman

“Keep on Standing” – Rocky

“Serena” – Duncan Sheik (Non-Theatre)

“She Runs Away” – Duncan Sheik (Non-Theatre)

“There Never Was” – The Connector

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Hurt” – Christina Aguilera (Non-Theatre)

“I Know You” – Skylar (Non-Theatre)

“Predator” – Jagged Little Pill

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“See Yourself” – The Connector

“Seeing You” – Groundhog Day

“The Other Side” – David Gray (Non-Theatre)

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

“Night Will Come” –Groundhog Day

“Subway” – Preludes

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Breathe Me” – Sia (Non-Theatre)

“Deer in Headlights” – Sia (Non-Theatre)

“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I Don’t Need Your Love” – Six

“Stone Cold” – Demi Lovato (Non-Theatre)

“What the Water Gave Me” – Florence + the Machine (Non-Theatre)

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Freedom” – Pretty Woman

“Rise Above 1” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“Limit to Your Love” – James Blake (Non-Theatre)

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for American Psycho:

• “Antimatter” from Punk Rock

• “Anything But Fine” from Red

• “Car Crash” from Misery

• “Lonely Billions” from Middletown

• “My Life in Vinyl” from High Fidelity

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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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American Psycho Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in American Psycho 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 I:

“Opening (Morning Routine)” – Patrick

“Selling Out” – Patrick, Ensemble

“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” – Jean, Ensemble

“Cards” – Patrick, Paul, Tim, Luis, Craig, David

“You Are What You Wear” – Evelyn, Courtney, Ensemble

“True Faith” – Vanden, Company

“Killing Time” – Patrick, Tim

“In the Air Tonight” – Ensemble

“Hardbody” – Hardbody Trainer, Ensemble

“You Are What You Wear (Reprise)” – Company

“If We Get Married” – Evelyn, Patrick, Jean

“Not a Common Man” – Patrick

“Mistletoe Alert” – Evelyn, Patrick, Ensemble

“Hip to Be Square” – Patrick, Paul

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Act II:

“Clean” – Patrick, Ensemble

“Killing Spree” – Patrick

“Nice Thought” – Mrs. Bateman, Jean, Ensemble

“At the End of an Island” – Evelyn, Patrick, Ensemble

“I Am Back” – Patrick, Ensemble

“You Are What You Wear (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“A Girl Before” – Jean

“Clean (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“Don’t You Want Me” – Ensemble

“This Is Not an Exit” – Patrick Company

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