Audition Songs for Elf – By Character
When considering audition songs for Elf, it’s fitting to choose a comedic or festive 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 Elf premiered in 2010, 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 comedic/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 about Elf.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Buddy
“Edwina” – Dear Edwina
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday
Deb
“Fly, Fly Away” – Catch Me If You Can
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
“Right Hand Man” – Something Rotten!
“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls
Emily Hobbs
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story
Jovie
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“True Love” – Frozen
Michael Hobbs
“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“Maybe He Likes Me” – The Man in the Ceiling
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
Santa
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Walter Hobbs
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“I Miss the Music” – Curtains
“Love Who You Love” – A Man of No Importance
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“Jet Set” – Catch Me If You Can
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Basses)
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Just Breathe” – The Prom
“There Was John” – Tootsie
“What They Never Tell You” – It Shoulda Been You
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Saturday Alone” – Calvin Berger
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Butter Outta Cream” – Catch Me If You Can
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Elf:
• “A Pony for Christmas” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Playing With Fired” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Snowballs” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “The Not-So-Nice List” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Unite” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
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!
Elf Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Elf 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:
“Christmastown” – Santa, Buddy, Ensemble
“World’s Greatest Dad” – Buddy
“In the Way” – Deb, Walter, Emily, Michael, Ensemble
“Sparklejollytwinklejingley” – Buddy, Ensemble
“I’ll Believe in You” – Emily, Michael
“In the Way (Reprise)” – Emily, Walter
“Just Like Him” – Buddy, Walter, Deb, Ensemble
“A Christmas Song” – Buddy, Jovie, Ensemble
“World’s Greatest Dad (Reprise)” – Buddy, Company
Act 2:
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Fake Santas, Manager, Buddy
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Jovie
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Michael, Emily
“The Story of Buddy the Elf” – Buddy, Michael, Walter, Greenway, Ensemble
“Nobody Cares About Santa (Reprise)” – Santa
“A Christmas Song (Reprise)” – Jovie, Buddy, Emily, Walter, Michael, Ensemble
“Finale” – 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.
