The Best Audition Songs for Company – By Character
When considering audition songs for Company, it’s fitting to choose a timeless song in the style of Sondheim 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 Company premiered in 1970, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s 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 Sondheim, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your casting call. For your convenience, all of the Sondheim songs have been marked below.
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 Company.
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 Company
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Amy
“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Don’t Rain on My Parade” – Funny Girl
“Everybody Loves Louis” – Sunday in the Park with George [Sondheim]
“Just One Step” – Songs for a New World
April
“Disneyland” – Smile
“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
“Nothing Really Happened” – Is There Life After High School?
“Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw
Harry
“I Do Not Know a Day I Did Not Love You” – Two by Two
“Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You?” – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
“With So Little To Be Sure Of” – Anyone Can Whistle [Sondheim]
“You Must Meet My Wife” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
Joanne
“A Parade in Town” – Anyone Can Whistle [Sondheim]
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Anyone Can Whistle [Sondheim]
“I’m Still Here” – Follies [Sondheim]
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Marta
“It’s an Art” – Working
“Miss Byrd” – Closer Than Ever
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
“The Music and the Mirror” – A Chorus Line
Robert (Bobby)
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Live Alone and Like It” – Putting It Together [Sondheim]
“Marry Me” – The Rink
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
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Ensemble (Altos)
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Just a Housewife” – Working
“Losing My Mind” – Follies [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Easier to Love” – Baby
“It Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Marry Me a Little [Sondheim]
“What More Can I Say?” – Falsettos
Ensemble (Basses)
“Old Friends” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Sometimes a Day Goes By” – Woman of the Year
“You’re a Lovable Lunatic” – Seesaw
Ensemble (Contras)
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Poor Everybody Else” – Seesaw
“The Story of Lucy and Jessie” – Follies [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I’m Breaking Down” – Falsettos
“Patterns” – Baby
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Chose Right” – Baby
“Need to Know” – Weird Romance
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Company:
• “An Old Softie” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “Choices” from The New Sincerity
• “Free Women” from Full Moon
• “The Last Tape” from Lewiston/Clarkston
• “Typical Capricorn” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
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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Company Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Company 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 I:
“Company” – Company
“The Little Things You Do Together” – Joanne, Harry, Sarah, Amy, Paul, Peter, Susan
“Sorry-Grateful” – Harry, David, Larry
“You Could Drive a Person Crazy” – Kathy, April, Marta
“Have I Got A Girl for You” – Larry, Peter, Paul, David, Harry
“Someone Is Waiting” – Robert
“Another Hundred People” – Marta
“Getting Married Today” – Amy, Paul, Soloist, Company
“Marry Me a Little” – Robert
Act 2:
“Side by Side by Side” / “What Would We Do Without You?” – Robert, Company
“Poor Baby” – Sarah, Jenny, Susan, Amy, Joanne
“Barcelona” – Robert, April
“The Ladies Who Lunch” – Joanne
“Being Alive” – Robert
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.
