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 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 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 about Hair.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
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 [1960s/non-theatre]
“Sunshine of Your Love” – Cream [1960s/non-theatre]
Claude
“I’d Love to Change the World” – Ten Years After [1970s/non-theatre]
“Let’s Live for Today” – The Grass Roots [1960s/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 [1970s/non-theatre]
Jeanie
“Goin’ Back” – Dusty Springfield [1960s/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 [1970s/non-theatre]
Sheila
“Child of Mine” – Carole King [1970s/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 [1960s/non-theatre]
“I Am a Child” – Buffalo Springfield [1960s/non-theatre]
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 [1960s/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 [1960s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’ve Got What You Want” – The Apple Tree
“White Rabbit” – Jefferson Airplane [1960s/non-theatre]
“Whoever You Are, I Love You” – Promises, Promises
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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 [1970s/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 [1960s/non-theatre]
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
“On the Willows” – Godspell
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Hair:
• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “It’s Best” from Elsewhere
• “Sky Lines #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “That’s All I Got➝” from Other Desert Cities (Trip)
• “Wormhole➝” from Ohio (Zach)
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!
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! 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.
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
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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.
