The Best Audition Songs for Dear Evan Hansen – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Dear Evan Hansen, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary 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 Dear Evan Hansen premiered in 2015, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 (pop/rock, something contemporary, 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 Dear Evan Hansen.
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.
Evan Hansen
“Bad Habit” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-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 [2010s/non-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
“Almost There” – The Man in the Ceiling
“Hey, Kid” – If/Then
“Time” – Tuck Everlasting
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Zoe Murphy
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“Lose You to Love Me” – Selena Gomez [2020s/non-theatre]
“Pretty Funny” – Dogfight
“Safer” – First Date
“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones
Ensemble (Altos)
“One Day” – Groundhog Day
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
“This Time” – Now. Here. This.
“We’re Not Done” – Bring It On
Ensemble (Baritones)
“All That’s Known” – Spring Awakening
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“Grow As We Go” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-theatre]
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Role of a Lifetime” – Bare
Ensemble (Basses)
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Trying My Best” – Anson Seabra [2020s/non-theatre]
“We Look to You” – The Prom
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Contras)
“Maps” – Fun Home
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“Run Away” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-theatre]
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember Me” – Little Fish
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
“So Anyway” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” – Ben Platt [2010s/non-theatre]
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones
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: 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!
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
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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.
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.
