The Best Audition Songs for Children of Eden – By Character
When considering audition songs for Children of Eden, it’s fitting to choose a timeless or religious 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 Children of Eden premiered in 1991, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 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 Children of Eden.
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 Children of Eden
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Abel
“Beautiful City” – Godspell
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
“Winter’s on the Wing” – The Secret Garden
Adam / Noah
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
“On the Willows” – Godspell
“With You” – Pippin
Cain / Japheth
“Into the Fire” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Race You to the Top of the Morning” – The Secret Garden
“Testimony” – Amazing Grace
Eve
“Stars and the Moon” – Songs for a New World
“Tell Me Why” – Amazing Grace
“The Past Is Another Land” – Aida
“The Gods Love Nubia” – Aida
Father
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“In My Own Lifetime” – The Rothschilds
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
Yonah
“Every Story Is a Love Story” – Aida
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“I Know the Truth” – Aida
“The Human Heart” – Once on This Island
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Ensemble (Altos)
“By My Side” – Godspell
“Daybreak” – Amazing Grace
“How Did I End Up Here?” – Romance/Romance
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“Only With You” – Nine
“Unsettled Scores” – Whistle Down the Wind
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace
Ensemble (Contras)
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Pippin
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Down from the Tree” – Once on This Island
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“Spread a Little Sunshine” – Pippin
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“No Moon” – Titanic
Ensemble (Trebles)
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
“The Girl I Mean to Be” – The Secret Garden
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Children of Eden:
• “Alive Again” from The Book of Will
• “Light and Darkness” from Akhnaton
• “Maybe I’m Wrong” from The Genius
• “Spirit of Aton” from Akhnaton
• “Wonderful Dream” from The River Bride
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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Children of Eden Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Children of Eden, 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 1:
“Let There Be” – Father, Ensemble
“The Tree of Knowledge” – Father, Eve
“The Naming” – Father, Adam, Eve, Ensemble
“Grateful Children” – Adam, Eve
“Father’s Day” – Father
“Perfect” – Father, Adam, Eve, Ensemble
“The Spark of Creation” – Eve
“In Pursuit of Excellence” – Eve, Ensemble
“The End of a Perfect Day” – Ensemble
“Childhood’s End” – Father, Eve, Ensemble
“A World Without You” – Adam
“The Expulsion” – Father, Adam, Eve, Ensemble
“Wasteland” – Ensemble
“The Spark of Creation (Reprise)” – Eve
“Lost in the Wilderness” – Cain, Abel
“Close to Home” – Adam, Eve, Abel
“Ring of Stones” – Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel
“Death of Abel” – Eve, Ensemble
“The Mark of Cain” – Father, Ensemble
“Children of Eden” – Eve, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Generations” – Soloist, Company
“The Gathering Storm” – Noah, Father
“A Piece of Eight” – Ensemble
“Degenerations” – Father, Noah, Ensemble
“The Return of the Animals” – Ensemble
“Stranger to the Rain” – Yonah
“In Whatever Time We Have” – Japheth, Yonah
“The Flood” – Ensemble
“What Is He Waiting For?” – Ensemble
“Sailor of the Skies” – Yonah
“The Hardest Part of Love” – Noah
“Words of Doom” – Ensemble
“The Hour of Darkness” – Ensemble
“Ain’t It Good?” – Mama, Ensemble
“Precious Children” – Father
“In the Beginning” – Company
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.
