Audition Songs for Descendants – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Descendants, it’s fitting to choose a song from Disney or 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 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.
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.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
Ben
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“One Knight” – Wonderland
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
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
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]
Mal
“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen
“Heart of Stone” – Six
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“Pulled” – The Addams Family
Maleficent
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz
“Mother Knows Best” – Tangled [2010s Disney film]
Ensemble (Altos)
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“True Love” – Frozen
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“Kristoff Lullaby” – Frozen
Ensemble (Basses)
“Be Prepared” – The Lion King
“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
Ensemble (Contras)
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Monster” – Frozen
“Safer” – First Date
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
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➝
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!
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.
“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
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.
