Audition Songs for Beetlejuice – By Character
When considering audition songs for Beetlejuice, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock or character song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Beetlejuice premiered in 2018, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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.
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 Beetlejuice.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Adam
“I Love Betsy” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
Barbara
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Promise Me This” – Theory of Relativity
“So Big / So Small” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Someday” – The Wedding Singer
Betelgeuse/Beetlejuice
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!
“Man Up” – The Book of Mormon
“When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock” – School of Rock
“You Will Still Be Mine” – Waitress
Delia
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“Sexy” – Mean Girls
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Lydia
“All Grown Up” – Bare
“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen
“Heart of Stone” – Six
“Lifeboat” – Heathers
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill
“Michael’s Reprise” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Basses)
“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
Ensemble (Contras)
“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom
“There Was John” – Tootsie
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“I’m Outta Here” – Ghost
“Waiting” – The Addams Family
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown
“Pulled” – The Addams Family
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’m Too Hot for You” – School of Rock
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Beetlejuice:
• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Spirit” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “The Swamp” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Thoughts” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “TV in My Bones” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
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!
Beetlejuice Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Beetlejuice 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.
Act 1:
“Invisible” – Lydia
“The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing” – Beetlejuice, Ensemble
“Ready, Set, Not Yet” – Adam, Barbara
“The Whole ‘Being Dead’ Thing, Pt. 2” – Beetlejuice
“Dead Mom” – Lydia
“Fright of Their Lives” – Beetlejuice, Adam, Barbara
“Ready, Set, Not Yet (Reprise)” – Adam, Barbara
“No Reason” – Delia, Lydia
“Mama Would” – Lydia
“Invisible (Reprise)” / “On the Roof” – Beetlejuice
“Say My Name” – Beetlejuice, Lydia, Adam, Barbara
“Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” – Delia, Charles, Maxine, Maxie, Lydia, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Girl Scout” – Skye
“That Beautiful Sound” – Beetlejuice, Lydia, Ensemble
“Barbara 2.0” – Barbara, Adam
“What I Know Now” – Miss Argentina, Ensemble
“Home” – Lydia
“Creepy Old Guy” – Lydia, Barbara, Delia, Beetlejuice, Ensemble
“Jump in the Line” – Lydia, Charles, Barbara, Adam, Delia, Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
