Audition Songs for Disaster! – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Disaster!, it’s fitting to choose a pop or disco song from musical theatre or non-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 Disaster! features songs from the 1970s, the audition songs below are from between the 1960s and 1980s. 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 Disaster!
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.
The Audition Songs
Chad
“Come Sail Away” – Styx [1970s/non-theatre]
“Heaven Can Wait” – Meat Loaf [1970s/non-theatre]
“More Than a Feeling” – Boston [1970s/non-theatre]
“We Gotta Get Out of this Place” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Jackie
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper [1980s/non-theatre]
“Knowing When to Leave” – Promises, Promises
“I Say a Little Prayer” – Dionne Warwick/Promises, Promises
“Downtown” – Petula Clark [1960s/non-theatre]
Levora Verona
“Bad Girls” – Donna Summer [1970s/non-theatre]
“Fabulous, Baby!” – Sister Act
“Last Dance” – Donna Summer [1970s/non-theatre]
“She Works Hard for the Money” – Donna Summer [1970s/non-theatre]
Marianne
“Heart of Glass” – Blondie [1970s/non-theatre]
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benetar [1980s/non-theatre]
“Put in a Package and Sold” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“The Man With the Child in His Eyes” – Kate Bush [1970s/non-theatre]
Maury
“All Out of Love” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” – Looking Glass [1970s/non-theatre]
“Captain Jack” – Movin’ Out
“Piano Man” – Billy Joel [1970s/non-theatre]
Shirley
“Angelo” – Brotherhood of Man [1970s/non-theatre]
“I Feel the Earth Move” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield [1960s/non-theatre]
“You Light Up My Life” – Debby Boone [1970s/non-theatre]
Sister Mary Downey
* It might be beneficial to prepare both an “A” song and a “B” song in order to be able to show both sides of this character’s personality.
A. “I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan [1970s/non-theatre]
A. “Lookin’ Through the Windows” – The Jackson 5 [1970s/non-theatre]
B. “Sons of” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
B. “Timid Frieda” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
B. “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell [1970s/non-theatre]
Tony
“Easy” – Commodores [1970s/non-theatre]
“Hello” – Lionel Richie [1980s/non-theatre]
“Making Love Out of Nothing At All” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
“The Stranger” – Movin’ Out
Ensemble (Altos)
“Listen to Your Heart” – Roxette [1980s/non-theatre]
“Ring, Ring” – ABBA [1970s/non-theatre]
“You Can’t Win” – The Wiz
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Lean on Me” – Bill Withers [1970s/non-theatre]
“The Lives of Me” – The Boy From Oz
“You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” – Barry White [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Basses)
“Always on My Mind” – Elvis [1970s/non-theatre]
“Quiet Please, There’s a Lady on Stage” – The Boy From Oz
“Your Song” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Contras)
“Crocodile Rock” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
“Fernando” – ABBA [1970s/non-theatre]
“Tiny Dancer” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Angel” – Aretha Franklin [1970s/non-theatre]
“Like a Prayer” – Madonna [1980s/non-theatre]
“There She Goes! / Fame” – Fame
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“A Little More Love” – Olivia Newton-John [1970s/non-theatre]
“Band of Gold” – Freda Payne [1970s/non-theatre]
“Little Queen” – Heart [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Go West” – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
“Knowing Me, Knowing You” – Mamma Mia!
“We All Fall in Love Sometimes” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Disaster!:
• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Hear That Song?➝” from Ohio (Cat)
• “It’s Never One Thing➝” from Shows for Days (Irene)
• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny… (Johnny)
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!
Disaster! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Disaster!, 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.
Act 1:
“Hot Stuff” – Scott, Chad, Jake, Ted, Tony, Ensemble
“The Lord’s Prayer” – Sister Mary
“Theme from Mahogany” – Levora
“Saturday Night” – Jackie, Ensemble
“Do You Wanna Make Love” – Tony, Marianne
“Without You” – Chad
“I Am Woman” / “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be” – Marianne, Lisa, Ensemble
“Mockingbird” – Jackie, Ted
“Still the One” – Shirley, Maury
“Never Can Say Goodbye” / “Torn Between Two Lovers” – Sister Mary
“Feelings” – Ted, Marianne, Chad
“Knock on Wood” – Levora, Ensemble
Act 2:
“You’re My Best Friend” – Chad, Scott
“Three Times a Lady” – Chad, Wealthy Man
“Ben” – Lisa, Maury, Sister Mary
“25 or 6 to 4” – Ted, Sister Mary, Shirley, Maury, Chad
“Sky High” – Chad, Ted, Marianne, Ensemble
“When Will I Be Loved” – Jackie, Ben, Lisa
“Don’t Cry Out Loud” – Tony
“Come to Me” – Levora, Sister Mary
“I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” – Chad, Marianne
“I Will Survive” – Jackie, Tony
“A Fifth of Beethoven” – Shirley, Company
“Reunited” – Chad, Marianne, Ted
“Daybreak” – Company
“Hooked on a Feeling” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
