Audition Songs for Cabaret – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Cabaret, it’s fitting to choose a jazz-age style 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 Cabaret premiered in 1966, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1980s. 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 Cabaret.
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
Clifford Bradshaw
“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me
“I Don’t Remember You” – The Happy Time
“I Won’t Send Roses” – Mack & Mabel
“It Only Takes a Moment” – Hello, Dolly!
Fräulein Kost
“Gooch’s Song” – Mame
“I’ve Got What You Want” – The Apple Tree
“Nobody Tells Me How” – Working
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
Fräulein Schneider
“If He Walked Into My Life” – Mame
“Liaisons” – A Little Night Music
“No Time At All” – Pippin
“What Is a Woman?” – I Do! I Do!
Herr Schultz
“Among My Yesterdays” – The Happy Time
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” – Gigi
“Real Live Girl” – Little Me
Sally Bowles
“Funny Honey” – Chicago
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity
“Nobody Does It Like Me” – Seesaw
“Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw
The Emcee
“I Am What I Am” – La Cage aux Folles
“I’ll Be Here Tomorrow” – The Grand Tour
“La Cage aux Folles” – La Cage aux Folles
“Razzle Dazzle” – Chicago
Ensemble (Altos)
“Look What Happened to Mabel” – Mack & Mabel
“Time Heals Everything” – Mack & Mabel
“Wherever He Ain’t” – Mack & Mabel
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Promise You a Happy Ending” – Mack & Mabel
“Marianne” – The Grand Tour
“Mister Cellophane” – Chicago
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“If I Ruled the World” – Pickwick
“I Waltz Alone” – Grand Hotel
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dimples” – Little Me
“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In
“Willing to Ride” – Steel Pier
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Is It Really Me?” – 110 in the Shade
“I’ve Never Said I Love You” – Dear World
“Spread a Little Sunshine” – Pippin
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“A Little Bit of Good” – Chicago
“I Remember” – Evening Primrose
“Repent” – On the Twentieth Century
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Will Follow You” – Milk and Honey
“The Only Home I Know” – Shenandoah
“Too Many Tomorrows” – Sweet Charity
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Cabaret:
• “Al Capone and Me” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “In a Minute” from The Anniversary➝ (Tatiana)
• “Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty➝ (The Agent)
• “Nothing But Misfortune” from Poor John➝ (John)
• “What Truth?” from The Cherry Orchard➝
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!
Cabaret Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Cabaret, 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:
“Willkommen” – Emcee, Sally, Ensemble
“So What?” – Fräulein Schneider
“Telephone Song” – Cliff, Ensemble
“Don’t Tell Mama” – Sally, Emcee, Ensemble
“Mein Herr” – Sally, Emcee, Ensemble
“Perfectly Marvelous” – Sally, Cliff
“Two Ladies” – Emcee, Ensemble
“It Couldn’t Please Me More (A Pineapple)” – Fräulein Schneider, Herr Schultz
“Tomorrow Belongs to Me” – Ensemble, Emcee
“Why Should I Wake Up?” or “Don’t Go” – Cliff
“Maybe This Time” – Sally
“Money, Money” – Emcee, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Married” – Herr Schultz, Fräulein Schneider
“Meeskite” – Herr Schultz
“Tomorrow Belongs to Me (Reprise)” – Fräulein Kost, Ernst Ludwig, Ensemble
“Married (Reprise)” – Herr Schultz
“If You Could See Her” – Emcee
“What Would You Do?” – Fräulein Schneider
“I Don’t Care Much” – Emcee
“Cabaret” – Sally
“Finale” – 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.
