The Best Audition Songs for Crazy for You – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Crazy for You, it’s best to choose an upbeat or romantic jazz age song from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because Crazy for You features songs from the jazz age, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1920s and 1930s. 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 comedic, 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 about Crazy for You.
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.
Bobby
“Cheek to Cheek” – Top Hat
“Leaning on a Lamp Post” – Me and My Girl
“Little Jazz Bird” – Lady, Be Good!
“You’ve Got That Thing” – Fifty Million Frenchmen
Polly
“Can This Be Love?” – Fine and Dandy
“My Funny Valentine” – Babes in Arms
“Nobody Breaks My Heart” – Fine and Dandy
“What Good Is Love?” – Pins and Needles
Ensemble (Altos)
“Nobody Makes a Pass at Me” – Pins and Needles
“Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl
“The Lady Is a Tramp” – Babes in Arms
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Blah, Blah, Blah” – Nice Work If You Can Get It
“Isn’t This a Lovely Day” – Top Hat
“Treat Me Rough” – Girl Crazy
Ensemble (Basses)
“Easy to Love” – Anything Goes
“Oh, Lady Be Good!” – Lady, Be Good!
“Sunny Side Up” – Good News!
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” – White Christmas
“Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” – White Christmas
“Little Girl Blue” – Jumbo
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Delishious” – Nice Work If You Can Get It
“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Anything Goes
“Supper Time” – As Thousands Cheer
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Glad to Be Unhappy” – On Your Toes
“Just Imagine” – Good News!
“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Dames” – 42nd Street
“Starting at the Bottom” – Fine and Dandy
“Strike Up the Band” – Strike Up the Band
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Crazy for You:
• “In a Minute” from The Anniversary➝ (Tatiana)
• “Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty➝ (The Agent)
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
• “You’re Quite a Girl➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
• “You’ve Got to Come Back a Star➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Crazy for You Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Crazy for You 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 I:
“K-ra-zy for You” – Bobby
“I Can’t Be Bothered Now” – Bobby, Ensemble
“Bidin’ My Time” – Ensemble
“Things Are Looking Up” – Bobby
“Someone to Watch Over Me” – Polly
“Could You Use Me” – Bobby, Polly
“Shall We Dance?” – Bobby
“Entrance to Nevada” – Ensemble
“Slap That Bass” – Bobby, Company
“Embraceable You” – Polly, Bobby
“Tonight’s the Night” – Company
“I Got Rhythm” – Polly, Company
Act II:
“The Real American Folk Song is a Rag” – Company
“What Causes That?” – Bela, Bobby
“Naughty Baby” – Irene, Ensemble
“Stiff Upper Lip” – Bobby, Polly, Company
“They Can’t Take That Away from Me” – Bobby
“But Not for Me” – Polly
“Nice Work If You Can Get It” – Bobby, Ensemble
“Bidin’ My Time (French Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Finale” – Company
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Which of these audition songs for Crazy for You 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.
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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
