The Best Audition Songs for Catch Me If You Can – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Catch Me If You Can, it’s best to choose an upbeat or jazzy 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 Catch Me If You Can premiered in 2009, 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.

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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 more about Catch Me If You Can.

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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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Brenda Strong

“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight

“Cute Boys With Short Haircuts” – Vanities

“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess

“More to the Story” – Shrek

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Carl Hanratty

“Be the Hero” – Big Fish

“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains

“I Cannot Hear the City” – Sweet Smell of Success

“One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale

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Frank Abagnale, Jr.

“I Love Betsy” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“It Takes Two” – Hairspray

“Thin Air” – Amélie

“Unstoppable” – Tootsie

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Frank Abagnale, Sr.

“A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale

“Out of the Sun” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“When You Say Vegas” – Honeymoon in Vegas

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Paula Abagnale

“All Falls Down” – Chaplin

“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Listen to Your Heart” – Young Frankenstein

“What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Here I Am” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf

“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Do Something” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Forever Starts Tonight” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“I’d Order Love” – First Date

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Come to an Agreement” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie

“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom

“There Was John” – Tootsie

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

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I’m Alive” – Tootsie

“Nothing Short of Wonderful” – Dogfight

“Where Did the Rock Go?” – School of Rock

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale

“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief

“Ladies’ Choice” – Hairspray

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Catch Me If You Can:

• “Don’t Look at Me #1” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Don’t Look at Me #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Playing With Fired” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Sky Lines #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “What I’m Talking About➝” from 9 to 5  (Hart)

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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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Catch Me If You Can Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Catch Me If You Can, 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:

“Live in Living Color” – Frank Jr., Company

“The Pinstripes Are All That They See” – Frank Sr., Frank Jr., Ensemble

“Someone Else’s Skin” – Frank Jr., Ensemble

“Jet Set” – Ensemble

“Don’t Break the Rules” – Hanratty, Ensemble

“Butter Outta Cream” – Frank Jr., Frank Sr.

“The Man Inside the Clues” – Hanratty

“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Hanratty, Frank Jr., Frank Sr., Paula

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Act 2:

“Doctor’s Orders” – Ensemble

“Don’t Be a Stranger” – Paula, Frank Sr.

“Little Boy, Be a Man” – Frank Sr., Hanratty

“Seven Wonders” – Frank Jr., Brenda

“(Our) Family Tree” – Carol, Roger, Brenda, Frank Jr., Ensemble

“Fly, Fly Away” – Brenda

“Goodbye” – Frank Jr.

“Stuck Together (Strange But True)” – Frank Jr., Hanratty, Company

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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 Catch Me If You Can 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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