Audition Songs for Bonnie & Clyde – By Character
When considering audition songs for Bonnie & Clyde, it’s fitting to choose a rock or country-tinged 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 Bonnie & Clyde premiered in 2009, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s 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 Bonnie & Clyde.
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
Blanche Barrow
“Asheville” – Bright Star
“Backwoods Barbie” – 9 to 5
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“If You Knew My Story” – Bright Star
Bonnie Parker
“Another Life” – The Bridges of Madison County
“I Want to Go to Hollywood” – Grand Hotel
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star
Buck Barrow
“Build a Wall” – Shrek
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Stronger” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Clyde Barrow
“Man I Never Knew” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County
“The World Inside a Frame” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
Young Bonnie
“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“Not for the Life of Me” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Young Clyde
“Hands” – The Man in the Ceiling
“Red Ryder” – A Christmas Story
“Whatcha Gonna Do?” – Chaplin [in your natural accent]
“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz
Ensemble (Altos)
“An Old-Fashioned Love Story” – The Wild Party
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Seeing You” – Groundhog Day
“That’s What I Could Do” – Violet
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)
“Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy” – Once
“Father How Long?” – The Civil War
“Sleeping” – Once
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“Virginia” – The Civil War
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“I Just Might” – 9 to 5
“On My Way” – Violet
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“Bright Star” – Bright Star
“Heartbreaker” – Bright Star
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Bonnie & Clyde:
• “How Can You Say That?➝” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “Jugger’s Rain #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Jugger’s Rain #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Lone Star Grace” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
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!
Bonnie & Clyde Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Bonnie & Clyde, 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:
“Picture Show” – Young Bonnie, Young Clyde, Bonnie, Clyde
“This World Will Remember Me” – Clyde, Bonnie
“You’re Going Back to Jail” – Blanche, Buck, Stella, Trish, Eleanore
“How ‘Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie
“When I Drive” – Clyde, Buck
“God’s Arms Are Always Open” – Preacher, Ensemble
“You Can Do Better Than Him” – Ted, Clyde
“You Love Who You Love” – Bonnie, Blanche
“Raise a Little Hell” – Clyde
“This World Will Remember Us” – Clyde, Bonnie
Act 2:
“Made in America” – Preacher, Ensemble
“Too Late to Turn Back Now” – Clyde, Bonnie
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Blanche
“What Was Good Enough For You” – Clyde, Bonnie
“Bonnie” – Clyde
“Raise a Little Hell (Reprise)” – Clyde, Buck, Ted
“Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” – Bonnie
“God’s Arms (Reprise)” – Blanche, Preacher
“You Can Do Better Than Him (Reprise)” – Ted
“Picture Show (Reprise)” – Young Bonnie, Young Clyde
“Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad (Reprise)” – Clyde, Bonnie
“How ‘Bout a Dance? (Reprise)” – Bonnie
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.
