The Best Audition Songs for Dear Evan Hansen – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Dear Evan Hansen? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Dear Evan Hansen, broken down by character.
Since Dear Evan Hansen is a contemporary musical, most of the following songs are from contemporary musicals as well. In addition, there are lots of pop/rock vibes and non-musical theatre songs below in case it’s requested.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (pop/rock, something contemporary, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call. Also, as you’re picking out a song, these links may be helpful:
• Backing Tracks for the Songs Below
• The “Dear Evan Hansen Audition Songs” Spotify Playlist
*Note* – If you’re submitting an ONLINE audition for DEH, follow the instructions HERE.
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis or libretto➝ while listening to the Dear Evan Hansen cast album➝.
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 (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/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.
Evan Hansen
“Bad Habit” – Ben Platt [pop/non-musical theatre]
“Come Back” – Dogfight
“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal
“Left Behind” – Spring Awakening
“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill
“Welcome to Wonderland” – Anson Seabra [pop/non-musical theatre]
Heidi Hansen
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Days and Days” – Fun Home
“I Miss the Mountains” – Next to Normal
Larry Murphy
“Hey, Kid” – If/Then
“Older” – Ben Platt [pop/non-musical theatre]
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Zoe Murphy
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Lose You to Love Me” – Selena Gomez [pop/non-musical theatre]
“Pretty Funny” – Dogfight
“Safer” – First Date
“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones
Ensemble (Altos)
“Maps” – Fun Home
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“One Day” – Groundhog Day
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Baritones)
“All That’s Known” – Spring Awakening
“Grow As We Go” – Ben Platt [pop/non-musical theatre]
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Role of a Lifetime” – Bare
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
Ensemble (Basses)
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Keep on Standing” – Rocky
“Trying My Best” – Anson Seabra [pop/non-musical theatre]
“We Look to You” – The Prom
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Can’t Breathe” – Bea Miller [pop/non-musical theatre]
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Run Away” – Ben Platt [pop/non-musical theatre]
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“So Anyway” – Next to Normal
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
“You Learn to Live Without” – If/Then
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” – Ben Platt [pop/non-musical theatre]
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dear Evan Hansen:
• “At the Table” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Meet Me at the Gates, Marcus James” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “The Whiz” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Unteachable” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Dear Evan Hansen Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dear Evan Hansen, 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 1:
“Anybody Have a Map?” – Heidi, Cynthia
“Waving Through a Window” – Evan
“For Forever” – Evan
“Sincerely, Me” – Connor, Evan, Jared
“Requiem” – Zoe, Cynthia, Larry
“If I Could Tell Her” – Evan, Zoe
“Disappear” – Connor, Evan, Alana, Jared, Larry, Cynthia, Zoe
“You Will Be Found” – Evan, Alana, Jared, Zoe, Company
Act 2:
“Sincerely, Me (Reprise)” – Connor, Jared
“To Break in a Glove” – Larry, Evan
“Only Us” – Zoe, Evan
“Good for You” – Heidi, Alana, Jared, Evan
“Words Fail” – Evan
“So Big / So Small” – Heidi
“Finale” – Evan, Company
Which of these audition songs for Dear Evan Hansen 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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 has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
