Audition Songs for Brigadoon – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Brigadoon, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical song from Golden Age 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 Brigadoon premiered in 1947, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1950s. 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 uptempo, 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 Brigadoon.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Charlie
“Fanny” – Fanny
“Like a God” – Flower Drum Song
“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress
“Younger Than Springtime” – South Pacific
Fiona
“I Love You” – Song of Norway
“My Ship” – Lady in the Dark
“‘Til Tomorrow” – Fiorello!
“Use Your Imagination” – Out of This World
Meg
“How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” – Finian’s Rainbow
“Look to the Rainbow” – Finian’s Rainbow
“The Next Time It Happens” – Pipe Dream
“The Swamps of Home” – Once Upon a Mattress
Tommy
“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow
“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus
“You Are Never Away” – Allegro
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Ensemble (Altos)
“A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific
“Hello, Young Lovers” – The King and I
“I Got Lost in His Arms” – Annie Get Your Gun
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress
“That Great Come-and-Get-It Day“ – Finian’s Rainbow
“When I’m Not Near The Girl I Love” – Finian’s Rainbow
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro
“Some Enchanted Evening” – South Pacific
“This Nearly Was Mine” – South Pacific
Ensemble (Contras)
“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan
“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter
“Tender Shepherd” – Peter Pan
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song
“Something Wonderful” – The King and I
“That’s Him” – One Touch of Venus
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Am Loved” – Out of This World
“So Far” – Allegro
“What Good Would the Moon Be?” – Street Scene
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Geraniums in the Winder” – Carousel
“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Brigadoon:
• “In a Minute” from The Anniversary➝ (Tatiana)
• “Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty➝ (The Agent)
• “My Favorite Name➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
• “Tommy Has Proposed” from An Ideal Husband➝ (Mabel)
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!
Brigadoon Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Brigadoon, 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:
“Brigadoon” – Ensemble
“Down in MacConnachy Square” – Ensemble
“Waitin’ for My Dearie” – Fiona, Ensemble
“I’ll Go Home with Bonnie Jean” – Charlie, Ensemble
“The Heather on the Hill” – Tommy, Fiona
“The Love of My Life” – Meg
“Jeannie’s Packin’ Up” – Ensemble
“Come to Me, Bend to Me” – Charlie
“Almost Like Being in Love” – Tommy, Fiona
Act 2:
“The Chase” – Ensemble
“There But for You Go I” – Tommy
“My Mother’s Wedding Day” – Meg, Ensemble
“From This Day On” / “Farewell Music” – Tommy, Fiona
“Reprises” / “Finale” – Company
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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.
