The Best Audition Songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, by character.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a contemporary musical featuring post-golden age songs. Because of that, most of the songs below are from the 1960s-1970s. In addition, many of the songs have more of a playful/wholesome vibe to them in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to listen to the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.
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.
Baron Bomburst
“Bring Me My Bride” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Dulcinea” – Man of La Mancha
“Kids” – Bye Bye Birdie
“The Impossible Dream” – Man of La Mancha
Baroness Bomburst
“A Little Bit of Good” – Chicago
“No More Candy” – She Loves Me
“Repent” – On the Twentieth Century
“That’ll Show Him” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Caractacus Potts
“I Love to Laugh” – Mary Poppins [1960s Disney film]
“Something Was Missing” – Annie
“There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” – Sherman Brothers [1960s/non-theatre]
“With a Flair” – Bedknobs and Broomsticks [1970s Disney film]
Jemima Potts / Jeremy Potts
“Do-Re-Mi” – The Sound of Music
“Scales and Arpeggios” – The Aristocats [1970s Disney film]
“The Perfect Nanny” – Mary Poppins
“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!
Grandpa Potts
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street
“Once Upon a Time” – All American
“That Man Over There” – Miracle on 34th Street
Truly Scrumptious
“A Spoonful of Sugar” – Mary Poppins
“Dear Friend” – She Loves Me
“Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins
“Vanilla Ice Cream” – She Loves Me
Ensemble (Altos)
“Feed the Birds” – Mary Poppins
“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
“Someone’s Waiting for You” – The Rescuers [1970s Disney film]
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables
“She Likes Basketball” – Promises, Promises
“Try Me” – She Loves Me
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Wonderful Day Like Today” – The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd
“Big Fish, Little Fish” – Purlie
“The Bare Necessities” – The Jungle Book [1960s Disney film]
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Parade in Town” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In
“The Age of Not Believing” – Bedknobs & Broomsticks [1970s Disney film]
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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Little Lamb” – Gypsy
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Why Go Anywhere At All?” – The Gay Life
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins
“Your Mother and Mine” – Peter Pan [1950s Disney film]
“You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American
“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress
“Moses Supposes” – Singin’ in the Rain
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang:
• “Flying” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “I Want You to Meet Harvey➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry➝ (Oldbutton)
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 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:
“Opening” – Company
“You Two” – Caractacus, Jeremy, Jemima
“Them Three” – Grandpa Potts
“Toot Sweets” – Caractacus, Truly, Lord Scrumptious, Ensemble
“Hushabye Mountain” – Caractacus
“Me Ol’ Bamboo” – Caractacus, Ensemble
“Posh” – Grandpa Potts, Jeremy, Jemima
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” – Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, Jemima, Grandpa Potts
“Truly Scrumptious” – Jeremy, Jemima, Truly
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Nautical Reprise)” – Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, Jemima
“Act One Finale” – Company
Act 2:
“Vulgarian National Anthem” – Company
“The Roses of Success” – Grandpa Potts, Ensemble
“Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies” – Childcatcher
“Teamwork” – Caractacus, Ensemble
“Chu-Chi Face” – Baron, Baroness
“The Bombie Samba” – Baroness, Baron, Ensemble
“Doll On A Music Box” – Truly, Caractacus
“Chitty Flies Home (Finale)” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.