The Best Audition Songs for Carrie – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Carrie, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because Carrie premiered in 1988, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2010s. 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.

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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 about Carrie.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.

And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!

To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

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Carrie White

“All Grown Up” – Bare

“I Say No” – Heathers

“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“Lifeboat” – Heathers

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Chris Hargensen

“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

“Opportunity” – 13

“So Much Better” – Legally Blonde

“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland

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Margaret White

“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde

“Dividing Day” – The Light in the Piazza

“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre

“Once Upon a Dream” – Jekyll & Hyde

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Miss Gardner

“Back to Before” – Ragtime

“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal

“I Miss the Mountains” – Next to Normal

“Someone Else’s Story” – Chess

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Sue Snell

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare

“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones

“With You” – Ghost

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Tommy Ross

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

“There’s a World” – Next to Normal

“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Didn’t I See This Movie?” – Next to Normal

“Fight For Me” – Heathers

“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“All That’s Known” – Spring Awakening

“Role of a Lifetime” – Bare

“The Mirror-Blue Night” – Spring Awakening

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Ensemble (Basses)

“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife

“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel

“You…You” – Scrooge

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Ensemble (Contras)

“A Quiet Night At Home” – Bare

“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria

“Tell Me It’s Not True” – Blood Brothers

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Anything But Lonely” – Aspects of Love

“Dead Girl Walking” – Heathers

“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden

“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde

“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal

“Left Behind” – Spring Awakening

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Carrie:

• “Agnes of God” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

• “The Day They Shot John Lennon” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “The Dead Deportee” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “The Pact” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

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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!

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Carrie Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Carrie, 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.

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Act 1:

“In” – Company

“Carrie” – Carrie

“Open Your Heart” – Margaret, Reverend Bliss, Carrie, Ensemble

“And Eve Was Weak” – Margaret, Carrie

“The World According to Chris” – Chris, Billy, Sue, Tommy, Ensemble

“Evening Prayers” – Carrie, Margaret

“Dreamer in Disguise” – Tommy

“Once You See” – Sue

“Unsuspecting Hearts” – Miss Gardner, Carrie

“Do Me a Favor” – Sue, Chris, Tommy, Billy, Ensemble

“I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance” – Carrie, Margaret

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Act 2:

“A Night We’ll Never Forget” – Carrie, Chris, Billy, Sue, Ensemble

“You Shine” – Tommy, Sue

“Why Not Me?” – Carrie, Ensemble

“Stay Here Instead” – Margaret, Carrie

“When There’s No One” – Margaret

“Prom Arrival” – Ensemble

“Unsuspecting Hearts (Reprise)” – Miss Gardner, Carrie

“Dreamer in Disguise (Reprise)” – Tommy, Carrie, Ensemble

“Prom Climax” – Chris, Billy, Sue, Carrie, Ensemble

“Alma Mater” – Ensemble

“The Destruction” – Carrie, Ensemble

“Carrie (Reprise)” – Margaret

“Epilogue” – Sue, Ensemble

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Carrie did you choose?

And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.

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