Audition Songs for Hadestown – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
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 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 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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Hades
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Friends on the Other Side” – Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
“The Devil You Know” – Side Show
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Hermes
“Down in New Orleans” – The Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
“Eating Myself Up Alive” – A New Brain
“Goin’ Back to New Orleans” – Dr. John [1990s/non-theatre]
“Patriotic” – Rocky
Eurydice
“Gravity” – Sara Bareilles [2000s/non-theatre]
“Some Things Fall Away” – Alice by Heart
“Whispering” – Spring Awakening
“Winter Blooms” – Alice by Heart
Orpheus
“If You’re Out There” – John Legend [2000s/non-theatre]
“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
“Thin Air” – Amélie
Persephone
“Charming” – The Great Comet
“Dig a Little Deeper” – The Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
Ensemble (Altos)
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
“If The World Should End” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Say the Word” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Gold” – Once
“Love Like That” – Passing Strange
“Ma Belle Evangeline” – The Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Basses)
“She Runs Away” – Duncan Sheik [1990s/non-theatre]
“Sleeping” – Once
“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet
Ensemble (Contras)
“Almost There” – The Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
“Come Down Now” – Passing Strange
“Latter Days” – Big Red Machine/Anaïs Mitchell [2020s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“No One Else” – The Great Comet
“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Remember This” – The Mad Ones
Ensemble (Tenors)
“How Glory Goes” – Floyd Collins
“The Tree on the Hill” – The Lightning Thief
“You Are the Reason” – Calum Scott [2010s/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Hadestown:
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Sparrows’ Song” from Cupid and Psyche
• “Thoughts” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
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!
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! The following 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
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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.
