The Best Audition Songs for Dogfight – By Character

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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Audition Songs for Dogfight

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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

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Boland

“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

“I’m Not That Guy” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones

“Man” – The Full Monty

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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

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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

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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

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Ghost

“The Girl Who Drove Away” – The Mad Ones

“Way Back in the Day” – Bright Star

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Goodbye” – I Love You Because

“Something From a Dream” – The Bridges of Madison County

“Wondering” – The Bridges of Madison County

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Adrian” – Rocky

“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

“What Would You Do?” – If/Then

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Asheville” – Bright Star

“Dusty Plays the Saw” – The Burnt Part Boys

“That’s What You Call a Dream” – Bonnie & Clyde

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“I Just Might” – 9 to 5

“Remember Me” – Little Fish

“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Another Round” – Bright Star

“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven

“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can

“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Dogfight:

• “Choices” from The New Sincerity

• “Close to You” from Almost, Maine

• “Like Anywhere Else” from Almost, Maine

• “Just People” from Lewiston/Clarkston

• “Playing Games” from Men Are Dogs

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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! 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.

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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

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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

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