The Best Audition Songs for Half a Sixpence – By Character

When considering audition songs for Half a Sixpence or KIPPS, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from 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 Half a Sixpence is a 1960s musical and KIPPS is its modern remake, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1950s and 1960s, or from newer shows with a classic feel. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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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 Half a Sixpence.

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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.

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Audition Songs for Half a Sixpence

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Ann Pornick

“Anything Can Happen” – Mary Poppins

“Ice Cream” – Anne of Green Gables

“Without You” – My Fair Lady

“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” – My Fair Lady

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Arthur Kipps

“Fortuosity” – The Happiest Millionaire (Film)

“Messing About In A Boat” – The Wind in the Willows

“Trip a Little Light Fantastic” – Mary Poppins Returns (Film)

“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables

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Chitterlow

“After Today” – Doctor Dolittle

“I Love to Laugh” – Mary Poppins (Film)

“Warts and All” – Honk!

“You Two” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Helen Walsingham

“A Spoonful of Sugar” – Mary Poppins

“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables

“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables

“Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Beautiful Things” – Doctor Dolittle

“Feed the Birds” – Mary Poppins

“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Chim Chim Cheree” – Mary Poppins

“Lovely London Sky” – Mary Poppins Returns (Film)

“What Makes It Happen?” – Walking Happy

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Ensemble (Basses)

“A Conversation” – Mary Poppins Returns (Film)

“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – My Fair Lady

“There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” – Sherman Brothers (Film)

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Ensemble (Contras)

“It’s a Fine Life” – Oliver!

“Stay Awake” – Mary Poppins (Film)

“The Place Where Lost Things Go” – Mary Poppins Returns (Film)

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Just You Wait” – My Fair Lady

“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet

“The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” – Camelot

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“I Could Have Danced All Night” – My Fair Lady

“Show Me” – My Fair Lady

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“I Wanna Be Rich” – Stop the World – I Want to Get Off

“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American

“You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two” – Oliver!

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Half a Sixpence:

• “Petty Thief” from My One and Only

• “I Shall Go Mad!” from Fourteen

• “Launcelot’s Haberdashery” from A Connecticut Yankee

• “Three Great Events” from A Connecticut Yankee

• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal

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Half a Sixpence Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in KIPPS – The New Half a Sixpence Musical, 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.

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Act 1:

“Half a Sixpence” – Arthur Kipps, Ann Pornick

“Look Alive” – Shalford, Carshot, Ensemble

“Money to Burn” – Sid, Flo, Pierce, Buggins, Kipps

“Believe in Yourself” – Helen, Kipps

“She’s Too Far Above Me” – Arthur

“A Proper Gentleman” – Shalford, Kipps, Ensemble

“Half a Sixpence (Part 2)” – Kipps, Ann

“Long Ago” – Ann

“A Simple Lunch” – James, Mrs. Walsingham, Kipps

“The Joy of the Theatre” – Chitterlow, Ensemble

“Just a Few Little Things” – Kipps, Helen

“Just A Little Touch of Happiness” – Ann, Flo

“If The Rain’s Got to Fall” – Kipps, Company

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Act 2:

“The One Who’s Run Away” – Kipps, Chitterlow

“Pick Out a Simple Tune” – Kipps, Ensemble

“You Never Get Anything Right” / “I Know Who I Am” – Ann, Kipps

“We’ll Build a Palace” / “I Only Want a Little House” – Walsingham, James, Kipps, Helen, Ensemble

“In the Middle There’s Me” – Kipps, Ensemble

“Long Ago (Reprise)” – Kipps, Ann

“Flash Bang Wallop” – Kipps, Ann, Sid, Pearce, Buggins, Flo, Ensemble

“Flash Bang Wallop (Reprise)” – Chitterlow, Company

“Finale” – Company

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