The Best Audition Songs for Hadestown – By Character
When considering audition songs for Hadestown, it’s fitting to choose a folk or character-driven song from musical theatre or non-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 Hadestown premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s 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 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 Hadestown.
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 Hadestown
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Hades
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Friends on the Other Side” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)
“The Devil You Know” – Side Show
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Hermes
“Down in New Orleans” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)
“Goin’ Back to New Orleans” – Dr. John (Non-Theatre)
“Gotta Start Somewhere” – Back to the Future
“Ma Belle Evangeline” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)
Eurydice
“Gravity” – Sara Bareilles (Non-Theatre)
“If You Want Me” – Once
“Some Things Fall Away” – Alice by Heart
“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart
Orpheus
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
“They Don’t Make Glass Slippers” – Soho Cinders
“When the Booth Goes Bright” – Amélie
Persephone
“Charming” – The Great Comet
“Dig a Little Deeper” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
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Ensemble (Altos)
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Ride Out the Storm” – Some Like It Hot
“This Is What It Is” – The Wild Party (LaChiusa)
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Love Like That” – Passing Strange
“Stay Gold” – The Outsiders
“The Bus” – Caroline, or Change
Ensemble (Basses)
“Chillin’ the Regrets” – Alice by Heart
“Poor Child” – The Wild Party
“Sleeping” – Once
Ensemble (Contras)
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Latter Days” – Big Red Machine/Anaïs Mitchell (Non-Theatre)
“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Jazz Time” – Marguerite
“I’m Watching You” – The Connector
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Great Expectations” – The Outsiders
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“The Tree on the Hill” – The Lightning Thief
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Hadestown:
• “Fleur-De-Lis” from The Three Musketeers
• “Her Six Heads” from Medusa Undone
• “Play It Again” from The Book of Will
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
• “Voice of the River” from Jasper in Deadland
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Hadestown Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Hadestown, 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.
Act 1:
“Road to Hell” – Hermes, Orpheus, Company
“Any Way the Wind Blows” – Hermes, The Fates, Eurydice, Orpheus
“Come Home With Me” – Orpheus, Eurydice, Ensemble
“Wedding Song” – Eurydice, Orpheus, Ensemble
“Epic I” – Hermes, Orpheus
“Livin’ it Up on Top” – Hermes, Persephone, Orpheus, Ensemble
“All I’ve Ever Known” – Hermes, Eurydice, Orpheus
“Way Down Hadestown” – Hermes, Persephone, The Fates, Ensemble
“A Gathering Storm” – Hermes, Eurydice, Orpheus, The Fates
“Epic II” – Orpheus, Ensemble
“Chant” – Persephone, Hades, Eurydice, Orpheus, Hermes, The Fates, Ensemble
“Hey, Little Songbird” – Hades, Eurydice
“When the Chips are Down” – The Fates, Eurydice, Hermes, Hades
“Gone, I’m Gone” – Eurydice, The Fates
“Wait for Me” – Hermes, Orpheus, The Fates, Ensemble
“Why We Build the Wall” – Hades, Eurydice, Hermes, Persephone, Company
Act 2:
“Our Lady of the Underground” – Persephone, Company
“Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)” – Fates, Eurydice, Hermes, Ensemble
“Flowers” – Eurydice
“Come Home With Me (Reprise)” – Orpheus, Eurydice
“Papers” – Hades, Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone
“Nothing Changes” – The Fates
“If It’s True” – Orpheus, Hermes, Ensemble
“How Long?” – Persephone, Hades
“Chant (Reprise)” – Hermes, Hades, Orpheus, Persephone, Eurydice, Ensemble
“Epic III” – Orpheus, Hermes, Company
“Promises” – Eurydice, Orpheus
“Word to the Wise” – The Fates
“His Kiss, the Riot” – Hades
“Wait for Me (Reprise)” – Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hades, The Fates, Ensemble
“Doubt Comes In” – The Fates, Orpheus, Eurydice, Ensemble
“Road to Hell (Reprise)” – Hermes, Company
“We Raise Our Cups” – Persephone, Eurydice, 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.
