The Best Audition Songs for Damn Yankees – By Character
When considering audition songs for Damn Yankees, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from classic 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 Damn Yankees premiered in 1955, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 upbeat, 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 Damn Yankees.
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 Damn Yankees
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Joe Boyd / Joe Hardy
“Restless Heart” – Fanny
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“To My Wife” – Fanny
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Lola
“A Little Girl From Little Rock” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“Nobody Does it Like Me” – Seesaw
“Who’ll Buy?” – Lost in the Stars
Meg Boyd
“I’m Going Back” – Bells Are Ringing
“Johnny One Note” – Babes in Arms
“Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl
“The Next Time It Happens” – Pipe Dream
Mr. Applegate
“My Time of Day” – Guys and Dolls
“Seventy Six Trombones” – The Music Man
“The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream
“There Never Was a Woman” – Goldilocks
Van Buren
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“She Likes Basketball” – Promises, Promises
“Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” – Guys and Dolls
“What a Waste” – Wonderful Town
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“It’s a Perfect Relationship” – Bells Are Ringing
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Never Will I Marry” – Greenwillow
“Rosie” – Bye Bye Birdie
“You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” – South Pacific
Ensemble (Basses)
“Don’t Cry” – The Most Happy Fella
“Once in Love with Amy” – Where’s Charley?
“Who Can I Turn To” – The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’ve Still Got My Health” – Panama Hattie
“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter
“One Hundred Easy Ways” – Wonderful Town
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Can Cook Too” – On the Town
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Mr. Wonderful” – Mr. Wonderful
“My White Knight” – The Music Man
“Till There Was You” – The Music Man
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Fanny” – Fanny
“There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame” – South Pacific
“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Damn Yankees:
• “Cricket Bats” from The Real Thing
• “Everything Slow” from Pipe Dream
• “Harvey and I” from Harvey
• “Paper Route” from Born Yesterday
• “The Palace Flophouse” from Pipe Dream
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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Damn Yankees Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Damn Yankees, 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 1:
“Six Months Out of Every Year” – Meg Boyd, Joe Boyd, Ensemble
“Goodbye, Old Girl” – Joe Boyd, Joe Hardy
“Heart” – Van Buren, Smoky, Rocky, Vernon
“Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo.” – Gloria Thorpe, Ensemble
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent” – Lola
“A Man Doesn’t Know” – Joe Hardy
“Whatever Lola Wants” – Lola
“Heart (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Who’s Got The Pain?” – Lola, Ensemble
Act 2:
“The Game” – Ensemble
“Near to You” – Joe Hardy, Meg
“Those Were the Good Old Days” – Applegate
“Two Lost Souls” – Lola, Applegate
“A Man Doesn’t Know (Reprise)” – Meg, Joe Boyd
“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.
