The Best Audition Songs for Anyone Can Whistle – By Character
When considering audition songs for Anyone Can Whistle, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from classic 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 Anyone Can Whistle premiered in 1964, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1970s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Anyone Can Whistle.
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.
Audition Songs for Anyone Can Whistle
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Cora Hooper Hoover
“Before the Parade Passes By” – Hello, Dolly!
“I’m Still Here” – Follies
“Poor Everybody Else” – Seesaw
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
Fay Apple
“I’m a Brass Band” – Sweet Charity
“Now’s the Time” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“On the Other Side of the Tracks” – Little Me
“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables
J. Bowden Hapgood
“If You Can Find Me I’m Here” – Evening Primrose
“Love, I Hear” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“She Likes Basketball” – Promises, Promises
“Your Eyes Are Blue” – Marry Me a Little
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Open a New Window” – Mame
“The Secret Service” – Mr. President
“The Usher from the Mezzanine” – Fade Out – Fade In
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It Takes a Woman” – Hello, Dolly!
“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street
“Two a Day” – Parade
Ensemble (Basses)
“Love Is in the Air” – A Funny Thing Happened…
“This Is a Great Country” – Mr. President
“Try to Remember” – The Fantasticks
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Put My Hand In” – Hello, Dolly!
“The Story of Lucy and Jessie” – Follies
“Why Do The Wrong People Travel?” – Sail Away
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Remember” – Evening Primrose
“Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” – Carnival!
“Magic Moment” – The Gay Life
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American
“Stay” – Do I Hear a Waltz?
“Take the Moment” – Do I Hear a Waltz?
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Anyone Can Whistle:
• “Big White Rabbit” from Harvey
• “Harvey and I” from Harvey
• “Straight Ahead” from Turnabout Night at the Zoo
• “Typical Capricorn” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “Wrong Side of Life” from Square One
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Anyone Can Whistle Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Anyone Can Whistle, 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.
Act 1:
“Me and My Town” – Cora, Ensemble
“Miracle Song” – Cora, Ensemble
“There Won’t Be Trumpets” – Fay
“Simple” – Hapgood, Company
Act 2:
“A-1 March” – Company
“Come Play Wiz Me” – Fay, Hapgood, Ensemble
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Fay
“A Parade In Town” – Cora
“Everybody Says Don’t” – Hapgood
Act 3:
“I’ve Got You to Lean On” – Cora, Ensemble
“See What It Gets You” – Fay
“Anyone Can Whistle (Reprise)” – Fay
“The Cookie Chase” – Company
“With So Little to Be Sure Of” – Fay, Hapgood
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.
