The Best Audition Songs for Crazy for You – By Character
When considering audition songs for Crazy for You, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of the Jazz Age 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 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 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 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 more about Crazy for You.
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 Crazy for You
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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
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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
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
• “The Ideal Man” from A Woman of No Importance
• “The Trouble With Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty
• “Three Great Events” from A Connecticut Yankee
• “Twelve Floperoos” from Dames at Sea
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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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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! 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:
“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
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.
