The Best Audition Songs for Hair – By Character
When considering audition songs for Hair, it’s fitting to choose a folk/rock song from musical theatre or non-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 Hair premiered in 1967, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1970s. 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 upbeat, 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 Hair.
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 Hair
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Berger
“Alas for You” – Godspell
“Bachelor’s Dance” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“She’s a Rainbow” – The Rolling Stones (Non-Theatre)
“Sunshine of Your Love” – Cream (Non-Theatre)
Claude
“I’d Love to Change the World” – Ten Years After (Non-Theatre)
“Let’s Live for Today” – The Grass Roots (Non-Theatre)
“Save the People” – Godspell
“We Beseech Thee” – Godspell
Crissy
“Knowing When to Leave” – Promises, Promises
“Timid Frieda” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“What a Nice Idea” – Two Gentlemen of Verona
“Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell (Non-Theatre)
Jeanie
“Goin’ Back” – Dusty Springfield (Non-Theatre)
“I Still Believe in Love” – They’re Playing Our Song
“Learn Your Lessons Well” – Godspell
“What Have They Done to My Song, Ma?” – Melanie (Non-Theatre)
Sheila
“Child of Mine” – Carole King (Non-Theatre)
“Day by Day” – Godspell
“Dream Babies” – The Me Nobody Knows
“Happy Birthday” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
Woof
“Amsterdam” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“All Good Gifts” – Godspell
“Green Tambourine” – The Lemon Pipers (Non-Theatre)
“I Am a Child” – Buffalo Springfield (Non-Theatre)
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Ensemble (Altos)
“By My Side” – Godspell
“I Feel the Earth Move” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
“It Might as Well Rain Until September” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Ensemble (Baritones)
“The Bulls” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“The Mason” – Working
“The Sound of Silence” – Simon & Garfunkel (Non-Theatre)
Ensemble (Basses)
“Alone” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Funeral Tango” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“The Old Laughing Lady” – Neil Young (Non-Theatre)
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’ve Got What You Want” – The Apple Tree
“White Rabbit” – Jefferson Airplane (Non-Theatre)
“Whoever You Are, I Love You” – Promises, Promises
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Loved” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“My Death” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“What Makes Me Love Him?” – The Apple Tree
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Brand New Key” – Melanie (Non-Theatre)
“Carousel” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Desperate Ones” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’m Into Something Good” – Herman’s Hermits (Non-Theatre)
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
“On the Willows” – Godspell
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Hair:
• “Choices” from The New Sincerity
• “Free Women” from Full Moon
• “Garage Recitals” from A Chorus Line
• “Save the World” from A Piece of My Heart
• “Standing Somewhere” from The Real Thing
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Hair Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Hair, 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 1:
“Aquarius” – Tribe, Ronny
“Donna” – Berger, Tribe
“Hashish” – Tribe
“Sodomy” – Woof, Tribe
“Colored Spade” – Hud, Woof, Berger, Claude, Tribe
“Manchester, England” – Claude, Tribe
“I’m Black” – Hud, Woof, Berger, Claude, Tribe
“Ain’t Got No” – Woof, Hud, Dionne, Tribe
“I Believe in Love” – Sheila, Tribe
“Air” – Jeanie, Crissy, Dionne
“Initials” – Tribe
“I Got Life” – Claude, Tribe
“Going Down” – Berger, Tribe
“Hair” – Claude, Berger, Tribe
“My Conviction” – Margaret Mead
“Easy to Be Hard” – Sheila
“Don’t Put It Down” – Berger, Woof, Ensemble
“Frank Mills” – Crissy
“Be-In” – Tribe
“Where Do I Go?” – Claude, Tribe
Act 2:
“Electric Blues” – Tribe
“Black Boys” – Tribe
“White Boys” – Tribe
“Walking in Space” – Dionne, Jeanie, Sheila, Tribe
“Abie Baby” – Tribe
“Three-Five-Zero-Zero” – Tribe
“What a Piece of Work Is Man” – Tribe
“Good Morning Starshine” – Sheila, Tribe
“The Bed” – Tribe
“The Flesh Failures (Let the Sun Shine In)” – Claude, Sheila, Dionne, Tribe
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
