The Best Audition Songs for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels? 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, broken down by character.
Since Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a 2000s musical, the following songs are from between the 1980s – 2020s. There are also lots of jazz selections below to match the musical’s style.
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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 (a ballad, something upbeat, 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
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.
Andre Thibault
“Be Our Guest” – Beauty and the Beast
“La Cage aux Folles” – La Cage aux Folles
“Les Poissons” – The Little Mermaid
“Life’s a Joy” – Death Takes a Holiday
Christine Colgate
“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical
“Heart to Hart” – 9 to 5
“Jet Set” – Catch Me If You Can
“Life With Harold” – The Full Monty
Freddy Benson
“Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
“Here for You” – 9 to 5
Jolene Oakes
“Backwoods Barbie” – 9 to 5
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“Every Day of the Week is a Saturday” – Nunsense Jamboree
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
Lawrence Jameson
“Come to an Agreement” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles
“Second Chance” – Steel Pier
“Song on the Sand” – La Cage aux Folles
Muriel Eubanks
“All Falls Down” – Chaplin
“Lost and Found” – City of Angels
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
“What I Know Now” – Beetlejuice [in your natural accent]
Ensemble (Altos)
“Invisible” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty
“Lovesick” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I’d Order Love” – First Date
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
“The Pinstripes Are All That They See” – Catch Me If You Can
Ensemble (Basses)
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Contras)
“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie
“Live in Living Color” – Catch Me If You Can
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Jazz Time” – Marguerite
“The Oldest Profession” – The Life
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Butter Outta Cream” – Catch Me If You Can
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Unstoppable” – Tootsie
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels:
• “Don’t Look at Me #1” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Don’t Look at Me #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Playing With Fired” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to focus on the preparation. Need guidance? Download this FREE audition prep checklist to stay on track!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 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:
“Give Them What They Want” – Lawrence, Andre, Ensemble
“What Was a Woman to Do” – Muriel, Ensemble
“Great Big Stuff” – Freddy, Ensemble
“Chimp in a Suit” – Andre
“Oklahoma?” – Jolene, Ensemble
“All About Ruprecht” – Lawrence, Freddy, Jolene
“Here I Am” – Christine, Ensemble
“Nothing is Too Wonderful to Be True” – Christine, Freddy
“The Miracle” – Company
Act 2:
“Ruffhousin’ Mit Shuffhausen” – Lawrence, Freddy, Christine
“Like Zis / Like Zat” – Andre, Muriel
“The More We Dance” – Lawrence, Christine, Ensemble
“Love is My Legs” – Freddy, Christine, Ensemble
“Love Sneaks In” – Lawrence
“Like Zis / Like Zat (Reprise)” – Muriel
“Son of Great Big Stuff” – Freddy, Christine
“The Reckoning” – Lawrence, Freddy, Andre
“Dirty Rotten Number” – Lawrence, Freddy
“Finale” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 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 holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.