The Best Audition Songs for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
When considering audition songs for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven 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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory premiered in 2013, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 comedic, 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 about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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 type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Augustus Gloop
*Bonus if you’re also able to sing in a German accent if asked.
“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” – Spamalot
“Hygge” – Frozen
“Magic Foot” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Charlie Bucket
“Hands” – The Man in the Ceiling
“Home Again” – Captain Louie
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“We’re All Made of Stars” – Finding Neverland
Grandpa Joe
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
“You Two” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Grandparents
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“The Cuddles Mary Gave” – A Man of No Importance
“What Age Expects of You” – Calendar Girls
“Whatever Time I Have” – Mrs Henderson Presents
Mike Teavee
“All Hail the Brain” – 13
“Get Me What I Need” – 13
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“If Only You Would Listen” – School of Rock
Mr. Beauregarde
“Big Love” – Memphis
“Gotta Start Somewhere” – Back to the Future
“Patriotic” – Rocky
“Prayer of the Comfort Counselor” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Mr. Salt
*Bonus if you’re also able to sing in a Russian accent if asked.
“Bolero de Amor” – Copacabana
“Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
“You Can Get Away With Anything” – The Woman in White
Mrs. Bucket
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Brave Thing” – Fangirls
“He’s My Boy” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
Mrs. Gloop
*Bonus if you’re also able to sing in a German accent if asked.
“Loud” – Matilda
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Shine” – Billy Elliot
Mrs. Teavee
“Here I Am” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Life With Harold” – The Full Monty
“Long Distance” – Caroline, or Change
“Tahiti” – Mr. Saturday Night
Veruca Salt
*Bonus if you’re also able to sing in a Russian accent if asked.
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Time to Play” – School of Rock
Violet Beauregarde
“Brand New You” – 13
“Independently Owned” – Shucked
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Willy Wonka
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“Living in a Dream World” – Mrs Henderson Presents (in your natural accent)
“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz
“Wonderful” – Wicked
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Ensemble (Altos)
“If Mountains Were Easy to Climb” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
“Zazz” – The Prom
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf
Ensemble (Basses)
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Hushabye Mountain” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie
“More to the Story” – Shrek
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Already Home” – The Wizard of Oz
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
Ensemble (Tenors)
“The Bottom Line” – Newsies
“Butter Outta Cream” – Catch Me If You Can
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Anything Can Happen” – Mary Poppins
“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“Red Ryder” – A Christmas Story
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:
• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles
• “Less Air to Breathe” from Almost, Maine
• “Loose Tooth” from Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder
• “Meaning of a Flower” from Everything So Far
• “The President” from The BFG
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 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! This 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 I:
“The Candy Man” – Willy Wonka, Ensemble
“Almost Nearly Perfect” – Charlie (London Version)
“Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!” – Charlie Bucket, Ensemble
“Charlie, You and I” – Grandpa Joe, Charlie
“A Letter from Charlie Bucket” – Charlie
“More of Him to Love” – Mrs. Gloop, Augustus, Ensemble
“When Veruca Says” – Mr. Salt, Veruca
“The Queen of Pop” – Violet, Mr. Beauregarde, Ensemble
“That Little Man of Mine” – Mrs. Teavee, Mike
“If Your Father Were Here” – Mrs. Bucket, Grandparents
“I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” – Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Mrs. Bucket, Grandparents
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Willy Wonka, Ensemble
Act II:
“Strike That, Reverse It” – Willy Wonka, Ensemble
“Simply Second Nature” – Willy Wonka (London Version)
“Pure Imagination” – Willy Wonka, Charlie, Ensemble
“The Oompa Loompa Song / Auf Wiedersehen” – Willy Wonka, Mrs. Gloop, Ensemble
“You Got Whatcha Want” – Willy Wonka, Ensemble
“Veruca’s Nutcracker Sweet” – Mr. Salt, Veruca, Ensemble
“Vidiots” – Willy Wonka, Mrs. Teavee, Ensemble
“That Little Man of Mine (Reprise)” – Mrs. Teavee
“The View from Here” – Willy Wonka, Charlie
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.
