The Best Audition Songs for Groundhog Day – By Character
When considering audition songs for Groundhog Day, it’s fitting to choose a 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 Groundhog Day premiered in 2016, 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.
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 more about Groundhog Day.
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 type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Groundhog Day
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Phil Conners
“Any Man But Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Keep on Standing” – Rocky
“Stupid Things I Won’t Do” – Infinite Joy
“Talk to Me Dorothy” – Tootsie
Nancy Taylor
“Home Calls” – Next Thing You Know
“Nothing Stops Another Day” – Ghost
“There Was John” – Tootsie
“This Time” – Now. Here. This.
Ned Ryerson
“A Light in the Dark” – Next to Normal
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Broken” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Past is Catching Up to Me” – The Great Gatsby
Rita Hanson
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“I’ve Been Thinking” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“You Can’t Be Everything You Want” – Next Thing You Know
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Ensemble (Altos)
“A Little Bit Less Than” – It Shoulda Been You
“Manhattan Bridge” – Next Thing You Know
“Maybe It Starts With Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“Michael’s Reprise” – Tootsie
“The Flip Side” – Rocky
Ensemble (Basses)
“In the Ring” – Rocky
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“For Better or Worse” – The Great Gatsby
“Maps” – Fun Home
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs
“There’s a Chance” – Mr. Saturday Night
“What Happens” – The Notebook
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Isn’t That Enough?” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Groundhog Day:
• “An Old Softie” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “Cricket Bats” from The Real Thing
• “Less Air to Breathe” from Almost, Maine
• “Like Anywhere Else” from Almost, Maine
• “Too Abstract” from Sylvia
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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Groundhog Day Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Groundhog Day 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! This 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:
“There Will Be Sun” – Company
“Day One” – Phil, Rita, Company
“Day Two” – Phil, Rita, Company
“Day Three” – Phil, Company
“Stuck” – Phil, Healers
“Nobody Cares” – Gus, Ralph, Phil, Company
“Philandering” – Phil, Ensemble
“One Day” – Rita, Phil, Company
Act II:
“Playing Nancy” – Nancy
“Hope” – Phil, Ensemble
“Everything About You” – Phil
“If I Had My Time Again” – Rita, Phil, Ensemble
“Everything About You (Reprise)” – Phil
“Night Will Come” – Ned
“Philanthropy” – Rita, Ensemble
“Punxsutawney Rock” – Piano Teacher, Ensemble
“Seeing You” – Phil, Rita, Company
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.
