The Best Audition Songs for Descendants – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Descendants, it’s best to choose a whimsical song from Disney or 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 Descendants 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 (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 Descendants.

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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.

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Ben

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen

“One Knight” – Wonderland

“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

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Carlos

“Here I Come” – 13

“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

“Rise Above 1” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Evie

“I Don’t Need Your Love” – Six

“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen

“Walk Away” – High School Musical 3 [2000s Disney film]

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Mal

“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen

“Heart of Stone” – Six

“Home” – Beetlejuice

“Pulled” – The Addams Family

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Maleficent

“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia

“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland

“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz

“Mother Knows Best” – Tangled [2010s Disney film]

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

“True Love” – Frozen

“What You Got” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Everything to Win” – Anastasia

“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days

“Kristoff Lullaby” – Frozen

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Be Prepared” – The Lion King

“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family

“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Close the Door” – Anastasia

“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid

“Sweet Child” – The Little Mermaid

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Monster” – Frozen

“Safer” – First Date

“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock

“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief

“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Descendants:

• “Seven, Eight, Nine” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

• “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝

• “Trolling 101” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Trouble in History Class” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

• “Wanted: A Superhero Sister” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

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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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Descendants Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Descendants, 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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“Better Together (Prelude 1)” – Ben

“Rotten to the Core” – Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, Ensemble

“Evil Like Me” – Maleficent, Mal

“Be Our Guest” – Chad, Ensemble

“Good is the New Bad (Preprise)” – Fairy Godmother

“Good is the New Bad (Part 1)” – Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos, Ensemble

“Good is the New Bad (Part 2)” – Doug, Audrey, Chad, Evils, Ensemble

“Evil Like Me (Reprise 1)” – Mal

“Rotten to the Core (Parents’ Revenge)” – Maleficent, Jafar, Grimhilde, Cruella

“Goal” – Jay, Carlos, Mal, Evie, Ben, Chad, Coach, Ensemble

“Ways to Be Wicked (Preprise)” – Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos

“Did I Mention (Prelude)” – Ben

“Did I Mention” – Ben, Jay, Carlos, Evie, Ensemble

“Better Together (Prelude 2)” – Ben, Mal

“Space Between” – Mal, Evie

“Chillin’ Like a Villain (Part 1)” – Evie, Jay, Carlos

“Chillin’ Like a Villain (Part 2)” – Evie, Jay, Carlos, Ben

“If Only” – Mal, Ben

“Ways to Be Wicked” – Audrey, Chad, Evils, Ben, Ensemble

“Go the Distance” – Ensemble

“Evil Like Me (Reprise 2)” – Maleficent

“Better Together” – Company

“Break This Down” – Company

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Descendants 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.

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