The Best Audition Songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
When considering audition songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from Disney or 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 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is full of songs from the 1960s, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1950s and 1970s. 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 upbeat, 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 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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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 (Film)
“Let’s Go Fly a Kite” – Mary Poppins (Film)
“Something Was Missing” – Annie
“There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” – Sherman Brothers (Non-Theatre)
Jemima Potts / Jeremy Potts
“Do-Re-Mi” – The Sound of Music
“Scales and Arpeggios” – The Aristocats (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
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Feed the Birds” – Mary Poppins
“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables
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 (Film)
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Parade in Town” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In
“The Age of Not Believing” – Bedknobs & Broomsticks (Film)
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Little Lamb” – Gypsy
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Why Go Anywhere At All?” – The Gay Life
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins
“Your Mother and Mine” – Peter Pan (Film)
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American
“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” – Annie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang:
• “Extremely Grateful” from Anne of Green Gables
• “People Write Too Much” from The Genius
• “The Country” from George Washington Slept Here
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
• “Treacle Tart” from The Velveteen Rabbit
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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! 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:
“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
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.
