Audition Songs for Dogfight – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Dogfight, it’s fitting to choose a pop or folk song from contemporary 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 Dogfight premiered in 2012, 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 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 Dogfight.
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
Bernstein
“Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Boland
“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“I’m Not That Guy” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones
“Man” – The Full Monty
Eddie Birdlace
“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Nobody Needs to Know” – The Last Five Years
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Marcy
“A Summer in Ohio” – The Last Five Years
“How Bout a Dance?” – Bonnie & Clyde
“I Can Do Better Than That” – The Last Five Years
“On My Way” – Violet
Rose Fenny
“A Part of That” – The Last Five Years
“Everything Changes” – Waitress
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
“She Used to Be Mine” – Waitress
Ensemble (Altos)
“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Ghost
“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones
“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Goodbye” – I Love You Because
“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County
Ensemble (Basses)
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“Asheville” – Bright Star
“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys
“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Just Might” – 9 to 5
“Remember Me” – Little Fish
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dogfight:
• “A Girl’s Guide to Chaos” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Sky Lines #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Sky Lines #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
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!
Dogfight Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Dogfight, 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:
“Prelude: Take Me Back” – Rose, Birdlace, Ensemble
“Some Kinda Time” – Birdlace, Bernstein, Boland, Ensemble
“Hey, Good-Lookin'” – Bernstein, Boland, Birdlace, Ensemble
“Come to a Party” – Birdlace, Rose
“Nothing Short of Wonderful” – Rose
“Come to a Party (Reprise)” – Rose, Marcy, Birdlace, Ensemble
“That Face” – Lounge Singer, Bernstein, Boland, Stevens, Birdlace, Rose
“Dogfight” – Marcy, Rose
“Pretty Funny” – Rose
Act 2:
“Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade” – Birdlace, Bernstein, Boland, Ensemble
“First Date” / “Last Night” – Rose, Birdlace
“Before It’s Over” – Rose
“Give Way” – Rose, Ensemble
“Some Kinda Time (Reprise)” – Birdlace, Ensemble
“Come Back” – Birdlace
“Take Me Back (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.
