Audition Songs for Anastasia – By Character
When considering audition songs for Anastasia, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical song from contemporary musical 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 Anastasia premiered in 2016, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more details, please see our full disclosure.
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 upbeat, 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 Anastasia.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
From Our Shop: Don’t forget to keep your rep book updated! To build a personalized audition binder for your specific vocal type, check out our collection of DIY Rep Books.
The Audition Songs
Anya / Anastasia
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women
“The Secret of Happiness” – Daddy Long Legs
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
Countess Lily Malevsky-Malevitch
“Charming” – The Great Comet
“Evil Like Me” – Descendants
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
Dmitry
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“My Manhattan” – Daddy Long Legs
“Thin Air” – Amélie
“When the Booth Goes Bright” – Amélie
Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
“Days of Plenty” – Little Women
“Here Within These Walls” – Sister Act
“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Gleb Vaganov
“Gypsy Lovers (The Abduction)” – The Great Comet
“Intoxication” – Marguerite
“Sibella” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
Vlad Popov
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“How I Am” – Little Women
“She Thinks I’m Old” – Daddy Long Legs
“The Wheel” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Altos)
“Astonishing” – Little Women
“China Doll” – Marguerite
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Chance For Me” – Amazing Grace
“Dust and Ashes” – The Great Comet
“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet of 1812
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“These Palace Walls” – Aladdin
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“How Will I Know?” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Once Upon Another Time” – Love Never Dies
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Anastasia:
• “He May Come” from Easter
• “Keen on Living” from Three Sisters
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
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!
Anastasia Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Anastasia, 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:
“Prologue: Once Upon a December” – Dowager Empress, Little Anastasia
“A Rumor in St. Petersburg” – Dmitry, Vlad, Ensemble
“In My Dreams” – Anya
“Learn to Do It” – Vlad, Anya, Dmitry
“The Neva Flows” – Gleb
“My Petersburg” – Dmitry
“Once Upon a December” – Anya
“Stay, I Pray You” – Count Ipolitov, Anya, Dmitry, Vlad, Ensemble
“We’ll Go From There” – Vlad, Anya, Dmitry, Ensemble
“Still” – Gleb
“Journey to the Past” – Anya
Act 2:
“Paris Holds the Key (To Your Heart)” – Vlad, Dmitry, Anya, Ensemble
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anya
“Close the Door” – Dowager Empress
“Land of Yesterday” – Lily, Ensemble
“The Countess and the Common Man” – Vlad, Lily
“In a Crowd of Thousands” – Dmitry, Anya
“Meant to Be” – Vlad
“Quartet at the Ballet” – Anya, Dmitry, Dowager Empress, Gleb
“Everything to Win” – Dmitry
“Once Upon a December (Reprise)” – Anya, Dowager Empress
“The Press Conference” – Lily, Vlad, Ensemble
“Everything to Win (Reprise)” – Anya
“Still” / “The Neva Flows (Reprise)” – Gleb, Anya, Ensemble
“Finale” – Dowager Empress, Gleb, Ensemble
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.
