The Best Audition Songs for Bat Boy – By Character
When considering audition songs for Bat Boy, it’s fitting to choose a dark or comedic song from 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 Bat Boy premiered in 1997, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 comedic, 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 Bat Boy.
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 Bat Boy
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Bat Boy
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Why Does She Love Me?” – Love Never Dies
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Meredith Parker
“Days and Days” – Fun Home
“Just a Housewife” – Working
“Holding to the Ground” – Falsettos
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Shelley Parker
“Easy to Say” – Zombie Prom
“Pulled” – The Addams Family
“Safer” – First Date
“Why Not Me?” – Carrie
Thomas Parker (Dr. Parker)
“No Moon” – Titanic
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Sibella” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“This Is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde
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Ensemble (Altos)
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge!
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Dead Mom” – Beetlejuice
“Home” – Beetlejuice
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“Dreamer in Disguise” – Carrie
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Bat Boy:
• “A Strange Journey” from The Rocky Horror Show
• “An Accident” from The Rocky Horror Show
• “Baffled by the Bat” from The Bat
• “Certain Perils” – A Fine Monster You Are!
• “Mystery Man” from The Muckle Man
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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Bat Boy Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Bat Boy 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.
Act 1:
“Hold Me, Bat Boy” – Company
“Christian Charity” – Sheriff, Shelley, Meredith
“Ugly Boy” – Shelley, Meredith
“Whatcha Wanna Do?” – Rick, Shelley
“A Home for You” – Meredith, Bat Boy
“Another Dead Cow” – Bud, Ned, Roy, Lorraine, Maggie
“Dance With Me, Darling” – Parker, Meredith, Ensemble
“Mrs. Taylor’s Lullaby” – Mrs. Taylor, Ruthie, Rick, Ron
“Show You a Thing or Two” – Meredith, Bat Boy, Shelley, Parker
“Christian Charity (Reprise)” – Sheriff, Parker, Ned, Bud, Lorraine, Maggie, Ensemble
“A Home for You (Reprise)” – Bat Boy, Parker
“Comfort and Joy” – Parker, Meredith, Shelley, Bat Boy, Ensemble
Act 2:
“A Joyful Noise” – Hightower, Ned, Bud, Maggie, Lorraine, Ensemble
“Let Me Walk Among You” – Bat Boy
“A Joyful Noise (Reprise)” – Hightower, Bat Boy, Ensemble
“Three Bedroom House” – Meredith, Shelley
“Children, Children” – Pan, Ensemble
“Inside Your Heart” – Shelley, Bat Boy
“Apology to a Cow” – Bat Boy
“Finale: I Imagine You’re Upset” – Bat Boy, Shelley, Meredith, Parker, Ensemble
“Hold Me, Bat Boy (Reprise)” – Shelley, Meredith, Parker, Company
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.
