The Best Audition Songs for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
When considering audition songs for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, it’s fitting to choose a jazzy or character-driven song from 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels premiered in 2004, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s 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 (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
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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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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)
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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
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:
• “Between Things” from Middletown
• “Familial Ties” from The Twelve Dates of Christmas
• “Final Straw” from Perfect Wedding
• “Insularity of Passion” from The Real Thing
• “Twenty Minutes” from They’re Playing Our Song
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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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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! 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:
“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
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.
