The Best Audition Songs for Anything Goes – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Anything Goes, it’s best to choose a light-hearted, energetic song from jazz age 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 Anything Goes premiered in 1934, the audition songs below are from musicals of the 1920s and 1930s or from shows set in that era. 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 upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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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 Anything Goes.

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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.

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Billy Crocker

“Broadway Baby” – Dames at Sea

“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me

“Little Jazz Bird” – Lady, Be Good!

“You’ve Got That Thing” – Fifty Million Frenchmen

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Elisha Whitney

“Cheek to Cheek” – Top Hat

“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me

“Sunny Side Up” – Good News!

“Treat Me Rough” – Girl Crazy

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Erma

“Boy! What Love Has Done to Me” – Girl Crazy

“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

“That Mister Man of Mine” – Dames at Sea

“The Physician” – The New Yorkers

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Hope Harcourt

“A Little Bit in Love” – Wonderful Town

“But Not For Me” – Girl Crazy

“Delishious” – Nice Work If You Can Get It

“Someone to Watch Over Me” – Crazy for You

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Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

“A Kiss for Cinderella” – Of Thee I Sing

“Blah, Blah, Blah” – Nice Work If You Can Get It

“Isn’t This a Lovely Day” – Top Hat

“Leaning on a Lamp Post” – Me and My Girl

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Moonface Martin

“Beautiful Girl” – Singin’ in the Rain

“Moses Supposes” – Singin’ in the Rain

“There’s Nowhere to Go But Up” – Knickerbocker Holiday

“When I Grow Up (The G-Man Song)” – Pins and Needles

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Reno Sweeney

“Forty-Second Street” – 42nd Street

“Johnny One-Note” – Babes in Arms

“Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl

“You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me” – 42nd Street

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Can This Be Love?” – Fine and Dandy

“My Funny Valentine” – Babes in Arms

“You’re Easy to Dance With” – Top Hat

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” – Blackbirds of 1928

“Sunday in the Park” – Pins and Needles

“The Call of the Sea” – No, No, Nanette

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Oh, Lady Be Good!” – Lady, Be Good!

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” – Crazy for You

“What Do I Care for a Dame?” – Pal Joey

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Ensemble (Contras)

“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” – White Christmas

“Please Don’t Make Me Be Good” – The New Yorkers

“Willing to Ride” – Steel Pier

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

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“How Could We Be Wrong?” – Nymph Errant

“Star Tar” – Dames at Sea

“What Good Is Love?” – Pins and Needles

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Just Imagine” – Good News!

“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers

“The Tale of the Oyster” – Fifty Million Frenchmen

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Dames” – 42nd Street

“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy

“Starting at the Bottom” – Fine and Dandy

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Anything Goes:

• “In a Minute” from The Anniversary➝  (Tatiana)

• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝  (Mrs. Allonby)

• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal➝  (Sir Stephen)

• “You’re Quite a Girl➝” from 42nd Street  (Julian)

• “You’ve Got to Come Back a Star➝” from 42nd Street  (Julian)

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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!

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Anything Goes Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Anything Goes, 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.

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Act 1:

“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Reno Sweeney

“There’s No Cure Like Travel” / “Bon Voyage” – Captain, Ensemble

“You’re the Top” – Reno, Billy Crocker

“Easy to Love” – Billy

“Easy to Love (Reprise)” – Hope

“The Crew Song” – Elisha J. Whitney

“There’ll Always Be a Lady Fair” – Ensemble

“Friendship” – Reno, Moonface Martin

“It’s De-Lovely” – Billy, Hope

“Anything Goes” – Reno, Company

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Act 2:

“Public Enemy Number One” – Captain, Purser, Ensemble

“Blow, Gabriel, Blow” – Reno, Company

“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Hope

“Be Like the Bluebird” – Moonface Martin

“All Through the Night” – Billy, Hope, Ensemble

“The Gypsy in Me” – Evelyn

“Buddie, Beware” – Erma, Ensemble

“Finale” / “It’s De-lovely” – Company

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Which of these audition songs for Anything Goes 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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