25 of the Best Audition Songs for Baritenors
Here are 25 of great musical theatre audition songs for baritenors, whose voices span the baritone and tenor ranges. Baritenors can take their pick from songs suitable for baritones or tenors, but these are ideal if you want to highlight the full extent of your range.
The below songs sit a little high for baritones and a little low for tenors, landing right in the sweet spot of this voice type. Not sure if you’re a baritenor? Find your vocal type here!
1950s-1960s Songs for Baritenors
“Maria” – West Side Story
“Meeskite” – Cabaret
“Song of the King” – Joseph
“What Kind of Fool Am I?” – Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
1970s-1980s Songs for Baritenors
“Bui Doi” – Miss Saigon
“Finishing the Hat” – Sunday in the Park with George
“The Music of the Night” – The Phantom of the Opera
“Who Am I?” – Les Misérables
1990s Songs for Baritenors
“I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” – Rent
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“The Devil You Know” – Side Show
“Use What You Got” – The Life
2000s Songs for Baritenors
“At the Fountain” – Sweet Smell of Success
“Evermore Without You” – The Woman in White
“I Could Be That Guy” – Sister Act
“Take a Chance on Me” – Little Women
2010s Songs for Baritenors
“It All Fades Away” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Passing Tracy” – Fugitive Songs
“Stronger” – Hands on a Hardbody
“You Don’t Need to Love Me” – If/Then
Character/Comedic Songs for Baritenors
“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“Hygge” – Frozen
“I Am Aldolpho” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Morticia” – The Addams Family
“Sparklejollytwinklejingley” – Elf
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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.
