The Best Audition Songs for Beauty and the Beast
When considering audition songs for Beauty and the Beast, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from Disney or 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 Beauty and the Beast premiered in 1994, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2020s. 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 Disney, 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 Beauty and the Beast.
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 Beauty and the Beast
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Beast
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge!
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Belle
“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“Once More I Can See” – Wonderland
“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women
Chip
“Almost Nearly Perfect” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
“Round-Shouldered Man” – The Secret Garden
Cogsworth
“How I Am” – Little Women
“Love Who You Love” – A Man of No Importance
“The Life That You Wished For” – Chaplin
“Where Are All the People?” – Chaplin
Gaston
“Falcon in the Dive” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“I Am Aldolpho” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“In Praise of Women” – A Little Night Music
“Into the Fire” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Lefou
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I’m Not That Smart” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“In Summer” – Frozen
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
Lumiere
“Chimp in a Suit” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Les Poissons” – The Little Mermaid
“Life’s a Joy” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Like Zis / Like Zat” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Madame De La Grande Bouche
“I Don’t Know What I’d Do” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Morning Person” – Shrek
“The Finer Things” – Jane Eyre
“Voices of the Angels” – Amazing Grace
Maurice
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“Christmas Children” – Scrooge!
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Mrs. Potts
“Being Mrs. Banks” – Mary Poppins
“Here Within These Walls” – Sister Act
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“Sylvia’s Lullaby” – Finding Neverland
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Beautiful Things” – Doctor Dolittle
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“Home” – Wonderland
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
Ensemble (Basses)
“Be Prepared” – The Lion King
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace
Ensemble (Contras)
“Every Story Is a Love Story” – Aida
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“The Court of Miracles” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Beauty and the Beast:
• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey
• “The Ideal Man” from A Woman of No Importance
• “The Spell Is Working” from The Secret Garden
• “Three Days in June” from The River Bride
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
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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Beauty and the Beast Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Beauty and the Beast, 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:
“Prologue (The Enchantress)” – Narrator
“Belle” – Belle, Gaston, Lefou, Ensemble
“No Matter What” – Maurice, Belle
“No Matter What (Reprise)” / “Wolf Chase” – Maurice
“Me” – Gaston, Belle
“Belle (Reprise)” – Belle
“Home” – Belle
“Home (Reprise)” – Mrs. Potts
“Gaston” – LeFou, Gaston, Ensemble
“Gaston (Reprise)” – Gaston, LeFou
“How Long Must This Go On?” – Beast
“Be Our Guest” – Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, Ensemble
“If I Can’t Love Her” – Beast
Act 2:
“Something There” – Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, Chip
“Human Again” – Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Madame de la Grande Bouche, Cogsworth, Ensemble
“Maison Des Lunes” – Gaston, LeFou, D’Arque
“Beauty and the Beast” – Mrs. Potts
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beast
“A Change in Me” – Belle
“The Mob Song” – Gaston, Ensemble
“End Duet” / “Transformation” – Belle, Beast/Prince
“Beauty and the Beast (Reprise)” – Belle, Prince, 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.
