Audition Songs for Evita – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Evita, it’s fitting to choose a dramatic song from 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 Evita premiered in 1976, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 about Evita.
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
Agustin Magaldi
“Ilona” – She Loves Me
“Only With You” – Nine
“She’s a Woman” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Table with a View” – Grand Hotel
Ché
“Gethsemane” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“I’m Martin Guerre” – Martin Guerre
“Pity the Child” – Chess
“Radames’ Letter” – Aida
Eva Perón
“I Wish I Could Forget You” – Passion
“Nobody’s Side” – Chess
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
“Let Me Finish” – Song and Dance
Juan Perón
“Anthem” – Chess
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Sunset Boulevard” – Sunset Boulevard
“Where I Want to Be” – Chess
Perón’s Mistress
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” – Sunset Boulevard
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Pippin
“There Is More to Love” – Aspects of Love
Ensemble (Altos)
“Now That I’ve Seen Her” – Miss Saigon
“Make Up My Heart” – Starlight Express
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Un Mejor Dia Vendra” – Working
“Unsettled Scores” – Whistle Down the Wind
“Words He Doesn’t Say” – Romance/Romance
Ensemble (Basses)
“Funny” – City of Angels
“Other Pleasures” – Aspects of Love
“Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar
Ensemble (Contras)
“Be On Your Own” – Nine
“Heaven Help My Heart” – Chess
“Someone Else’s Story” – Chess
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Anything But Lonely” – Aspects of Love
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Happiness” – Passion [Sondheim/solo version]
“If This Is What We’re Fighting For” – The Beautiful Game
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Heaven on Their Minds” – Jesus Christ Superstar
“Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Evita:
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “I Don’t Want to Be an Actress➝” from Snakebit (Jenifer)
• “It’s Best” from Elsewhere
• “Play Memory” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Some People Get Locked Up➝” from Pretty Theft➝ (Joe)
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!
Evita Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Evita, 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:
“Requiem for Evita” – Ensemble
“Oh What a Circus” – Che, Eva, Ensemble
“On This Night of a Thousand Stars” – Magaldi
“Eva, Beware of the City” – Eva, Magaldi, Ensemble
“Buenos Aires” – Eva
“Goodnight and Thank You” – Che, Eva, Ensemble
“The Lady’s Got Potential” – Che
“The Art of the Possible” – Eva, Ensemble
“Charity Concert” – Perón, Che, Magaldi, Eva
“I’d Be Surprisingly Good for You” – Eva, Perón
“Hello and Goodbye” – Eva, Mistress, Perón
“Another Suitcase in Another Hall” – Mistress
“Peron’s Latest Flame” – Che, Eva, Ensemble
“A New Argentina” – Eva, Che, Perón, Ensemble
Act 2:
“On the Balcony of the Casa Rosada” – Perón, Che, Ensemble
“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” – Eva
“High Flying Adored” – Che, Eva
“Rainbow High” – Eva, Ensemble
“Rainbow Tour” – Perón, Che, Ensemble
“And the Money Kept Rolling In” – Che, Ensemble
“Santa Evita” – Children, Ensemble
“Waltz for Eva and Che” – Eva, Che
“You Must Love Me” – Eva
“She Is a Diamond” – Perón, Ensemble
“Dice Are Rolling” – Perón, Eva
“Eva’s Final Broadcast” – Eva, Ensemble
“Montage” – Eva, Che, Perón, Ensemble
“Lament” – Eva, Che, Ensemble
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.
