The Best Audition Songs for High School Musical – By Character

When considering audition songs for High School Musical 1 or 2, it’s fitting to choose a song from contemporary 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 High School Musical premiered in 2007, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 upbeat, 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 High School Musical.

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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 High School Musical

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Chad Danforth

“All Hail the Brain” – 13

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

“Lay Low” – Lysistrata Jones

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Gabriella Montez

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

“Portrait of a Girl” – Bare

“True Love” – Frozen

“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones

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Ms. Darbus

“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock

“Pathetic” – Matilda

“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom

“Where Did the Rock Go?” – School of Rock

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Ryan Evans

“Here I Come” – 13

“Get Me What I Need” – 13

“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting

“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday

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Sharpay Evans

“Cooties” – Hairspray

“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On

“Opportunity” – 13

“What You Got” – Freaky Friday

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Taylor Mckessie

“Brand New You” – 13

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

“Stupid With Love” – Mean Girls

“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13

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Troy Bolton

“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief

“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting

“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina

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Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)

“A Little More Homework” – 13

“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

“Being a Geek” – 13

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Dangerous to Dream” – Frozen

“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

“Just Breathe” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I See Stars” – Mean Girls

“Safer” – First Date

“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones

“The Squip Song” – Be More Chill

“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for High School Musical:

• “As a Friend” from Kimberly Akimbo

• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play

• “Kissing Him” from I’ll Never Love Again

• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain

• “Unusually Dramatic” from Punk Rock

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Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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High School Musical Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in High School 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:

“Wildcat Cheer” – Ensemble

“Start of Something New” – Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, Ryan, Zeke, Ensemble

“Get’cha Head in the Game” – Troy, Ensemble

“Get’cha Head in the Game (Reprise)” – Troy, Ensemble

“Auditions” – Ensemble

“What I’ve Been Looking For” – Ryan, Sharpay

“What I’ve Been Looking For (Reprise)” – Troy, Gabriella

“Cellular Fusion” – Taylor, Chad, Martha, Zeke, Kelsi, Sharpay, Ryan, Ensemble

“Stick to the Status Quo” – Zeke, Troy, Martha, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Troy, Gabriella

“Wildcat Cheer (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“Counting on You” – Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Martha, Ensemble

“When There Was Me and You” – Gabriella, Troy, Ensemble

“Start of Something New (Reprise)” – Troy, Gabriella

“We’re All in This Together” – Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Kelsi, Martha, Ensemble

“Bop to the Top” – Sharpay, Ryan

“Breaking Free” – Troy, Gabriella, Ensemble

“We’re All in This Together (Reprise)” – Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Ensemble

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