Audition Songs for Cry-Baby – By Character

When considering audition songs for Cry-Baby, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from musical theatre or non-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 Cry-Baby is set in the 1950s, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals that are set around that same era. 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.

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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 Cry-Baby.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.

To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

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The Audition Songs

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Allison Vernon-Williams

“All I Need Is an Angel” – Grease Live!

“Fools Fall in Love” – All Shook Up

“Hopelessly Devoted to You” – Grease

“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” – Grease

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Baldwin Blandish

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Jersey Boys

“Fallen Angel” – Jersey Boys

“Mooning” – Grease

“Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades [1960s/non-theatre]

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Dupree W. Dupree

“Greased Lightnin’” – Grease

“Jailhouse Rock” – All Shook Up

“Pills” – Bo Diddley [1950s/non-theatre]

“Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes

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Lenora Frigid

“Easy to Say” – Zombie Prom

“Freddy My Love” – Grease

“It’s Raining on Prom Night” – Grease

“One Night With You” – All Shook Up

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Mrs. Cordelia Vernon-Williams

“I Wrote the Book” – Woman of the Year

“It’s a Business” – Curtains

“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year

“Teaching Third Grade” – Ruthless!

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Wade ‘Cry-Baby’ Walker

“Alone at the Drive-In Movie” – Grease

“How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom

“Maybe (Baby)” – Grease Live!

“Sandy” – Grease

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Be Anything” – Connie Francis [1950s/non-theatre]

“There Are Worse Things I Could Do” – Grease

“There’s Always Me” – All Shook Up

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Little Sister” – Elvis Presley [1960s/non-theatre]

“Magic Moments” – Perry Como [1950s/non-theatre]

“You’re the Devil in Disguise” – Elvis [1960s/non-theatre]

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Don’t Be Cruel” – All Shook Up

“Heartbeat” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

“True Love Ways” – Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Judy’s Turn to Cry” – Lesley Gore [1960s/non-theatre]

“Radio” – Memphis

“Those Magic Changes” – Grease

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis

“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas [1960s/non-theatre]

“Someday” – Memphis

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Beauty School Dropout” – Grease

“I Don’t Want To” – All Shook Up

“I’m a Man” – Bo Diddley [1950s/non-theatre]

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Cry-Baby:

• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s  (Estelle)

• “Harvey and I➝” from Harvey➝  (Elwood)

• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny…  (Johnny)

• “Well Done, Junior Disaster Committee!➝” from Cry-Baby  (Baldwin)

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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!

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Cry-Baby Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Cry-Baby, 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.

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Act 1:

“The Anti-Polio Picnic” – Cordelia, Allison, Baldwin, Ensemble

“Watch Your Ass” – Pepper, Wanda, Hatchet-Face, Dupree, Cry-Baby, Ensemble

“I’m Infected” – Allison, Cry-Baby, Ensemble

“Squeaky Clean” – Baldwin, Allison, Ensemble

“Nobody Gets Me” – Cry-Baby, Pepper, Wanda, Hatchet-Face, Ensemble

“Nobody Gets Me (Reprise)” – Allison

“Jukebox Jamboree” – Dupree

“A Whole Lot Worse” – Pepper, Wanda, Hatchet-Face

“Screw Loose” – Lenora

“Baby Baby Baby Baby Baby (Baby Baby)” – Cry-Baby, Allison, Ensemble

“Girl, Can I Kiss You With Tongue?” – Cry-Baby, Allison, Ensemble

“I’m Infected (Reprise)” – Allison

“You Can’t Beat the System” – Company

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Act 2:

“Misery, Agony, Helplessness…” – Allison, Cry-Baby, Dupree, Pepper, Wanda, Hatchet-Face, Ensemble

“Misery, Agony, Helplessness… (Reprise)” – Cordelia

“All in My Head” – Baldwin, Lenora, Ensemble

“Jailyard Jubilee” – Dupree, Ensemble

“A Little Upset” – Cry-Baby, Dupree, Ensemble

“I Did Something Wrong, Once” – Cordelia

“Thanks for the Nifty Country” – Baldwin, Ensemble

“This Amazing Offer” – Baldwin, Ensemble

“Do That Again” – Cry-Baby

“Nothing Bad’s Ever Gonna Happen Again” – Company

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