Audition Songs for & Juliet – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for & Juliet, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from outside the musical theatre repertoire repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because & Juliet is a jukebox musical that features songs from various pop artists, the audition songs below are drawn from non-musical theatre repertoire from the 1990s to the 2010s. 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 & Juliet.
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.
The Audition Songs
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
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 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!
& 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
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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.
