Audition Songs by Musical

The Best Audition Songs for Fugitive Songs – By Vocal Type

When considering audition songs for Fugitive Songs, it’s fitting to choose a pop, folk, or country 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 Fugitive Songs premiered in 2008, 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 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 Fugitive Songs.


Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.



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Altos

Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days

Pretty Funny” – Dogfight

She Used to Be Mine” – Waitress

This Time” – Now. Here. This.


Baritones

Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

Seeing You” – Groundhog Day

Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County

The Wheel” – Tuck Everlasting


Basses

Adrian” – Rocky

Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day

Sleeping” – Once


Contras

Come Down Now” – Passing Strange

Flowers” – Hadestown

On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

Somebody Will” – Shucked


Mezzos/Sopranos

Everything Changes” – Waitress

Remember Me” – Little Fish

Remember This” – The Mad Ones

That’ll Never Be Me” – Now. Here. This.


Tenors

Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

Disappear” – The Burnt Part Boys

Heartbreaker” – Bright Star

Time” – Tuck Everlasting


Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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Fugitive Songs Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Fugitive Songs. 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 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.


“Reasons to Run”

Getting There

Annie’s Party

Growing Up

“Don’t Say Me”

“Lullaby”

“Wilson”

“Break a Branch”

Spring Cleaning

“Kansas Highway Sky”

Passing Tracy

“Subway Song”

“Poor Little Patty”

“Shine”

“Lost”

“Wildflowers”

I Could Go Back

“One of These Nights”


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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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