The Best Audition Songs for Dear Evan Hansen – By Character
When considering audition songs for Dear Evan Hansen, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary 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 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 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 (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
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 Dear Evan Hansen
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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
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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]
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:
• “As a Friend” from Kimberly Akimbo
• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play
• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
• “Unusually Dramatic” from Punk Rock
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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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! 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:
“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
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.
