The Best Audition Songs for Funny Girl – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Funny Girl, it’s best to choose a theatrical song from classic musical 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 Funny Girl premiered in 1964, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. 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, 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 Funny Girl.
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. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Fanny Brice
“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“I’m the First Girl in the Second Row” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
Mrs. Brice / Mrs. Strakosh
“Gooch’s Song” – Mame
“If He Walked Into My Life” – Mame
“Open a New Window” – Mame
“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame
Nick Arnstein
“It Takes a Woman” – Hello, Dolly!
“I’ve Got Your Number” – Little Me
“Too Close for Comfort” – Mr. Wonderful
“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus
Ensemble (Altos)
“On the Other Side of the Tracks” – Little Me
“Poor Little Hollywood Star” – Little Me
“The Usher from the Mezzanine” – Fade Out – Fade In
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Asking For You” – Do Re Mi
“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Ensemble (Basses)
“I Don’t Remember You” – The Happy Time
“I Love My Wife” – I Do! I Do!
“Not Mine” – Hallelujah, Baby!
Ensemble (Contras)
“An Occasional Flight of Fancy” – Skyscraper
“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In
“Miss Marmelstein” – I Can Get It for You Wholesale
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’ve Never Said I Love You” – Dear World
“Shopping Around” – Wish You Were Here
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Wanted to Change Him” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“Magic Moment” – The Gay Life
“Now’s the Time” – Hallelujah, Baby!
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Fanny” – Fanny
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
“Too Many Tomorrows” – Sweet Charity
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Funny Girl:
• “I Don’t Know➝” from Sun Dried➝ (Mary Louise)
• “I Don’t Want to Be an Actress➝” from Snakebit (Jenifer)
• “Marriage” from Sweet and Twenty➝ (The Agent)
• “You’re Quite a Girl➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
• “You’ve Got to Come Back a Star➝” from 42nd Street (Julian)
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Funny Girl Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Funny Girl, 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 I:
“If A Girl Isn’t Pretty” – Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Strakosh, Ensemble
“I’m The Greatest Star” – Fanny
“Cornet Man” – Fanny, Ensemble
“Who Taught Her Everything?” – Eddie, Mrs. Brice
“His Love Makes Me Beautiful” – Fanny, Ensemble
“I Want To Be Seen with You Tonight” – Nick, Fanny
“Henry Street” – Ensemble
“People” – Fanny
“You are Woman, I am Man” – Nick, Fanny
“Don’t Rain On My Parade” – Fanny
Act II:
“Sadie, Sadie” – Fanny, Ensemble
“Find Yourself A Man” – Eddie, Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Strakosh
“Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat” – Fanny, Ensemble
“Who Are You Now” – Fanny
“The Music That Makes Me Dance” – Fanny
“Funny Girl / Don’t Rain On My Parade (Reprise)” – Fanny
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Which of these audition songs for Funny Girl 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.
