The Best Audition Songs for Ghost – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Ghost, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary 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 Ghost premiered in 2011, 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 contemporary, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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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 Ghost.

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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.

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Carl Bruner

“Keep on Standing” – Rocky

“I Am Back” – American Psycho

“My Manhattan” – Daddy Long Legs

“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho

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Molly Jensen

“A Girl Before” – American Psycho

“Manhattan Bridge” – Next Thing You Know

“See I’m Smiling” – The Last Five Years

“You Learn to Live Without” – If/Then

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Oda Mae Brown

“Fabulous, Baby!” – Sister Act

“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress

“It’s a Sign” – If/Then

“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty

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Sam Wheat

“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know

“Come Back” – Dogfight

“Thin Air” – Amélie

“What Would You Do?” – If/Then

“You Don’t Need to Love Me” – If/Then

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight

“So Big / So Small” – Dear Evan Hansen

“This Is My Life” – Pretty Woman

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“A Light in the Dark” – Next to Normal

“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days

“Michael’s Reprise” – Tootsie

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Adrian” – Rocky

“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

“We Look to You” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare

“There Was John” – Tootsie

“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman

“Remember Me” – Little Fish

“So Anyway” – Next to Normal

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven

“Uninvited” – Jagged Little Pill

“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal

“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones

“You Never Know” – If/Then

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Ghost:

• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence  (Eliza)

• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Spirit” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

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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!

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Ghost Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Ghost, 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.

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Act 1:

“Here Right Now” – Molly, Sam

“Unchained Melody” – Sam

“More” – Carl, Sam, Ensemble

“Three Little Words” – Molly, Sam

“Sam’s Murder” – Sam, Molly, Willie

“I Can’t Breathe” – Sam

“Are You a Believer?” – Oda Mae, Ensemble

“With You” – Molly

“Suspend My Disbelief” / “I Had a Life” – Molly, Carl, Sam, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“Rain” / “Hold On” – Molly, Sam, Ensemble

“Unchained Melody (Reprise)” – Molly, Sam

“Life Turns On a Dime” – Carl, Molly, Sam

“Focus” – Subway Ghost

“Talkin’ ‘Bout a Miracle” – Hospital Ghost, Oda Mae, Ensemble

“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Molly

“I’m Outta Here” – Oda Mae, Ensemble

“Unchained Melody (Dance)” / “The Love Inside” – Sam, Molly

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Ghost 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.

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