The Best Audition Songs for An American in Paris – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for An American in Paris, it’s best to choose a classic, jazzy song from 1920s–30s musical 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 An American in Paris features songs from the 1920s and 1930s, the audition songs below are chosen to reflect the style of that era as well. 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 uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific 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 An American in Paris.
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.
Jerry Mulligan
“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me
“Little Jazz Bird” – Lady, Be Good!
“She Loves Me” – She Loves Me
“You’re Too Far Away” – Nymph Errant
Lise Dassin
“Can This Be Love?” – Fine and Dandy
“Once You Lose Your Heart” – Me and My Girl
“The Man I Love” – Strike Up the Band
“You Are My Lucky Star” – Singin’ in the Rain
Milo Davenport
“Better Luck Next Time” – Top Hat
“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Anything Goes
“Nobody Makes a Pass at Me” – Pins and Needles
“What Good Is Love?” – Pins and Needles
Ensemble (Altos)
“My Funny Valentine” – Babes in Arms
“The Lady Is a Tramp” – Babes in Arms
“The Physician” – The New Yorkers
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Kiss for Cinderella” – Of Thee I Sing
“Just One of Those Things” – High Society
“Nice Work If You Can Get It” – Nice Work If You Can Get It
Ensemble (Basses)
“Easy to Love” – Anything Goes
“Oh, Lady Be Good!” – Lady, Be Good!
“The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” – Jumbo
Ensemble (Contras)
“Anything Goes” – Anything Goes
“Boy! What Love Has Done to Me” – Girl Crazy
“Please Don’t Make Me Be Good” – The New Yorkers
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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Anything Goes
“How Could We Be Wrong?” – Nymph Errant
“Jimmy” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Dear Friend” – She Loves Me
“Falling in Love With Love” – The Boys from Syracuse
“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers
Ensemble (Tenors)
“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy
“I Turned the Corner” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
“Starting at the Bottom” – Fine and Dandy
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for An American in Paris:
• “In a Minute” from The Anniversary➝ (Tatiana)
• “Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty➝ (The Agent)
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
• “You’re Quite a Girl➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
• “You’ve Got to Come Back a Star➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
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!
An American in Paris Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in An American in Paris, 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.
Act 1:
“I Got Rhythm” – Henri, Adam, Jerry, Company
“I’ve Got Beginner’s Luck” – Jerry
“The Man I Love” – Lise
“Liza” – Jerry
“‘S Wonderful” – Adam, Henri, Jerry, Company
“Shall We Dance?” – Milo
Act 2:
“Fidgety Feet” – Jerry, Company
“Who Cares?” – Milo, Adam, Henri
“For You, For Me, For Evermore” – Lise, Henri, Jerry, Milo
“But Not for Me” – Adam, Milo
“I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise” – Henri, Adam, Company
“An American in Paris” – Company
“They Can’t Take That Away from Me” – Adam, Jerry, Henri
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Which of these audition songs for An American in Paris 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.
