The Best Audition Songs for Escape to Margaritaville – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Escape to Margaritaville, it’s best to choose a country song from musical theatre or non-theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because Escape to Margaritaville features music from a wide range of decades, the audition songs below are from between the 1970s and 2000s. 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 Escape to Margaritaville.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously.
Escape to Margaritaville is an ensemble-heavy show. Because of this, unless you are auditioning for Rachel or Tully, just pick one of the ensemble songs that fits your vocal type and personality!
Rachel
“I Just Might” – 9 to 5
“Another Round” – Bright Star
“Strawberry Wine” – Deana Carter [1990s/non-theatre]
Tully
“Big Rumble” – Bruce Hornsby [1990s/non-theatre]
“Kokomo” – The Beach Boys [1980s/non-theatre]
“Last Time I Came to Memphis” – Violet
Ensemble (Altos)
“Annie’s Party” – Fugitive Songs
“Rainbow” – Kelsea Ballerini [2010s/non-theatre]
“Wild One” – Faith Hill [1990s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Barefoot Blue Jean Night” – Jake Owen
“Knee Deep” – Zac Brown Band [2010s/non-theatre]
“Your Man” – Josh Turner [2010s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Contras)
“Bennie and the Jets” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
“I Am a Child” – Buffalo Springfield [1960s/non-theatre]
“Pontoon” – Little Big Town [2010s/non-theatre]
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Change It” – 9 to 5
“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs
“I’m Gone” – Hands on a Hardbody
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Beer in Mexico” – Kenny Chesney [2000s/non-theatre]
“Coastal” – Kenny Chensey [2000s/non-theatre]
“Two Pina Coladas” – Garth Brooks [1990s/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Escape to Margaritaville:
• “Bridge Partners” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Lone Star Grace” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Skid Marks” in Audition Arsenal for Women 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!
Escape to Margaritaville Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Escape to Margaritaville, 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:
“License to Chill” – Tully, Ensemble
“Fins” – Rachel, Chadd, Tammy, Tully, Brick, Ensemble
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” – Tully, Brick, Jamal, J.D., Tammy
“It’s My Job” – Rachel
“Why Don’t We” – J.D., Marley, Ensemble
“Three Chords” – Tully, Rachel
“We Are the People Our Parents Warned Us About” – Brick, Tammy
“Son of a Son of a Sailor” – Tully, Rachel
“Medley” – Ensemble
“Margaritaville” – Tully, J.D., Brick, Jamal, Marley, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Volcano” – Jamal, Marley, J.D., Ensemble
“Grapefruit, Juicy Fruit” – Brick, Tully, J.D.
“He Went to Paris” – Tully, Brick, J.D.
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” – Brick, Tammy, Ensemble
“Tin Cup Chalice” – Tully, Ensemble
“It’s My Job (Reprise)” – Rachel
“Love and Luck” – Tully, Ginger, Rachel, Tina
“King of Somewhere Hot” – Tully
“A Coast of Marseilles” – Tully, Rachel
“A Pirate Looks at Forty” – Company
“One Particular Harbor” – Company
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Which of these audition songs for Escape to Margaritaville did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
