Audition Songs for Come From Away – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Come From Away, it’s fitting to choose a folk/rock song from contemporary 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 Come From Away 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 by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.
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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 Come From Away.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Note: Since Come From Away is such an ensemble heavy-show, songs will be sorted by vocal type only instead of by character below.
Ensemble (Altos)
“Keys” – Passing Strange
“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Dead Man’s Boots” – The Last Ship
“Love Like That” – Passing Strange
“The Last Ship” – The Last Ship
“The Night the Pugilist Learned How To Dance” – The Last Ship
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“The Tree on the Hill” – The Lightning Thief
“Thin Air” – Amélie
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs
“Remember Me” – Little Fish
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“That’ll Never Be Me” – Now. Here. This
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Getting There” – Fugitive Songs
“Leave” – Once
“Time” – Tuck Everlasting
“Work the Wound” – Passing Strange
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Come From Away:
• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Play Memory” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “We Both Are➝” from Footloose (Ren)
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!
Come From Away Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Come From Away, 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.
“Welcome to the Rock” – Claude, Ensemble
“38 Planes” – Ensemble
“Blankets and Bedding” – Ensemble
“28 Hours / Wherever We Are” – Ensemble
“Darkness and Trees” – Ensemble
“On the Bus” – Ensemble
“Darkness and Trees (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Lead Us Out of the Night” – Ensemble
“Phoning Home” – Ensemble
“Costume Party” – Ensemble
“I Am Here” – Hannah
“Prayer” – Kevin T, Ensemble
“On the Edge” – Ensemble
“In the Bar / Heave Away” – Ensemble
“Screech In” – Claude, Ensemble
“Me and the Sky” – Beverley, Ensemble
“Stop the World” – Nick, Diane, Ensemble
“Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere” – Beverley, Ensemble
“Something’s Missing” – Ensemble
“Finale” – Claude, Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
