Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for & Juliet – By Character

Do you have an upcoming audition for & Juliet? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for & Juliet, broken down by character.

Since & Juliet is a contemporary jukebox musical, the following songs are from non-musical theatre pop/rock repertoire from between the 1990s – 2010s.


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Step 1: Read your audition details

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 & Juliet.


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.


Francois

Changer” – Maître Gims

Fire on Fire” – Sam Smith

I Need You Tonight” – Backstreet Boys

Nice to Meet Ya” – Niall Horan


May

Dancing On My Own” – Calum Scott

Older” – Ben Platt

Say Something” – A Great Big World

You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott


Juliet

Dangerous Woman” – Ariana Grande

God is a Woman” – Ariana Grande

Perfume” – Britney Spears

Thunder” – Jessie J


Nurse

Hold My Hand” – Jess Glynne

I Love Me” – Demi Lovato

Nightingale” – Demi Lovato

Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato


Romeo

In Case You Don’t Live Forever” – Ben Platt

Night Changes” – One Direction

No Matter What” – Calum Scott

Rockstar” – A Great Big World


Shakespeare

Girlfriend” – NSYNC

Inconsolable” – Backstreet Boys

Jumper” – Third Eye Blind

Never Let You Go” – Third Eye Blind


Ensemble (Altos)

5 in the Morning” – Charli XCX

Million Reasons” – Lady Gaga

What the Hell” – Avril Lavigne


Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)

Canyon Moon” – Harry Styles

Grow As We Go” – Ben Platt

Welcome to Wonderland” – Anson Seabra


Ensemble (Contras)

90 Days” – Pink

After the Afterparty” – Charli XCX

The Boy is Mine” – Brandy


Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!


Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

Because of You” – Kelly Clarkson

Still Falling for You” – Ellie Goulding

What About Us?” – Pink


Ensemble (Sopranos)

Flashlight” – Jessie J

It’s My Party” – Jessie J

Sweetest Sin” – Jessica Simpson


Ensemble (Tenors)

Jealous” – Labrinth

Limit to Your Love” – James Blake

You Run Away” – Barenaked Ladies


Step 4: Select a monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for & Juliet:

• “How Can You Say That?➝” from Wild Honey  (Anna)

• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence  (Eliza)

• “Ladylike” from Quality Street➝  (Phoebe)

• “Queer Theory” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝


Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to focus on the preparation. Need guidance? Download this FREE audition prep checklist to stay on track!


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& Juliet Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in & Juliet, 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:

“Larger Than Life” – Shakespeare, Company

“I Want It That Way” – Shakespeare, Anne, Company

“…Baby One More Time” – Juliet

“Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” – Juliet, Company

“Domino” – Juliet, Anne, Nurse, May

“Show Me Love” – Juliet, Anne, Nurse, May, Company

“Blow” – Juliet, Anne, Nurse, May, Company

“I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” – May, Juliet

“Overprotected” – Francois, Juliet

“Confident” – Juliet, Francois

“Teenage Dream” / “Break Free” – Nurse, Lance

“Oops!… I Did It Again”  – Juliet, Nurse

“I Kissed a Girl” – May, Francois

“It’s My Life” – Romeo, Company


Act 2:

“Love Me Like You Do” – Romeo

“Since U Been Gone” – Juliet, Ensemble

“Whataya Want From Me” – May, Francois

“One More Try” – Juliet, Romeo

“Problem” / “Can’t Feel My Face” – Juliet, Romeo

“That’s the Way It Is” – Anne, Juliet

“Everybody” – Shakespeare, Romeo, May, Francois, Lance, Company

“As Long as You Love Me” – Francois

“It’s Gonna Be Me” – Francois, May

“Shape of My Heart” – Lance, Francois, May

“Stronger” – Juliet

“F*in’ Perfect” – Nurse

“Roar” – Juliet

“I Want It That Way (Reprise)” – Shakespeare, Anne, Juliet, Romeo, Company

“Can’t Stop the Feeling!”- Shakespeare, Anne, Company


Which of these audition songs for & Juliet 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.


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Stacy Karyn, Author of Audition Songs for & Juliet.
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.


 

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