The Best Audition Songs for Cinderella – By Character
When considering audition songs for Cinderella, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical 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 Cinderella features 1950s songs, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 Cinderella.
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 Cinderella
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Cinderella (Ella)
“Distant Melody” – Peter Pan
“How Lovely to Be a Woman” – Bye Bye Birdie
“Little Lamb” – Gypsy
“This Is All Very New to Me” – Plain and Fancy
Evil Stepmother (Madame)
“Brimstone and Treacle” – Mary Poppins
“Cry Like the Wind” – Do Re Mi
“Lazy Afternoon” – The Golden Apple
“Sensitivity” – Once Upon a Mattress
Fairy Godmother (Marie)
“Follow Me” – Camelot
“Getting to Know You” – The King and I
“I Whistle a Happy Tune” – The King and I
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carousel
Prince Charming (Topher)
“On the Street Where You Live” – My Fair Lady
“That’s For Me” – State Fair
“There But For You Go I” – Brigadoon
“Younger Than Springtime” – South Pacific
Sebastian
“If I Ruled the World” – Pickwick
“Some Enchanted Evening” – South Pacific
“The Big Black Giant” – Me and Juliet
“The Bloom is Off the Rose” – The Gay Life
Stepsisters
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent” – Damn Yankees
“Adelaide’s Lament” – Guys and Dolls
“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Be Kind to Your Parents” – Fanny
“Hello, Young Lovers” – The King and I
“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress
“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus
“You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” – South Pacific
Ensemble (Basses)
“Once Upon a Time” – All American
“Try to Remember” – The Fantasticks
“You Stepped Out of a Dream” – Singin’ in the Rain
Ensemble (Contras)
“Happily Ever After” – Once Upon a Mattress
“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan
“Tender Shepherd” – Peter Pan
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“Shall We Dance?” – The King and I
“Something Wonderful” – The King and I
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Out of My Dreams” – Oklahoma!
“So in Love” – Kiss Me, Kate
“What’s the Use of Wond’rin’?” – Carousel
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Geraniums in the Winder” – Carousel
“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress
“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Cinderella:
• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey
• “The Ideal Man” from A Woman of No Importance
• “The Soul of Sugar” from The Blue Bird
• “The Spell Is Working” from The Secret Garden
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
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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Cinderella Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Cinderella, 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:
“Prologue” – Cinderella, Ensemble
“Me, Who Am I?” – Prince, Ensemble
“In My Own Little Corner” – Cinderella
“The Prince Is Giving a Ball” – Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Prince, Ensemble
“In My Own Little Corner (Reprise)” – Cinderella, Fairy Godmother
“Impossible” – Cinderella, Fairy Godmother
“Transformations” – Cinderella, Fairy Godmother
“Ten Minutes Ago” – Prince, Cinderella
Act 2:
“Stepsisters’ Lament” – Stepsisters, Ensemble
“The Pursuit” – Prince, Lord Pinkleton, Ensemble
“He Was Tall” – Cinderella
“When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight” – Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters
“A Lovely Night” – Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters
“Loneliness of Evening” – Cinderella, Prince
“Announcing the Banquet” – Sebastian, Stepmother, Lord Pinkleton, Ensemble
“There’s Music in You” – Fairy Godmother
“Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” – Prince, Cinderella
“The Shoe Fits” – Prince, Cinderella, Lord Pinkleton, Ensemble
“The Proposal” – Prince, Cinderella, Ensemble
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.
