The Best Audition Songs for Holiday Inn – By Character

When considering audition songs for Holiday Inn, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from classic 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 Holiday Inn is a 2014 adaptation of a 1940s film, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1930s and 1950s. 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 Holiday Inn.

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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 Holiday Inn

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Jim Hardy

“Just One of Those Things” – High Society

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” – Crazy for You

“You Were Meant for Me” – Singin’ in the Rain

“You’re Too Far Away” – Nymph Errant

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Linda Mason

“Better Luck Next Time” – Top Hat

“Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” – White Christmas

“Once You Lose Your Heart” – Me and My Girl

“You Are My Lucky Star” – Singin’ in the Rain

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Ted Hanover

“A Kiss for Cinderella” – Of Thee I Sing

“I Am in Love” – Can-Can

“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street

“Treat Me Rough” – Girl Crazy

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Can This Be Love?” – Fine and Dandy

“Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please” – Panama Hattie

“My Funny Valentine” – Babes in Arms

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Isn’t This a Lovely Day” – Top Hat

“Nice Work If You Can Get It” – Nice Work If You Can Get It

“September Song” – Knickerbocker Holiday

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Easy to Love” – Anything Goes

“What Chance Have I With Love?” – Louisiana Purchase

“You’re Sensational” – High Society

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Boy! What Love Has Done to Me” – Girl Crazy

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Meet Me in St. Louis

“Why Can’t You Behave?” – Kiss Me, Kate

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“A Little Bit in Love” – Wonderful Town

“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Anything Goes

“What Good Is Love?” – Pins and Needles

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Falling in Love With Love” – The Boys from Syracuse

“So Far” – Allegro

“So in Love” – Kiss Me, Kate

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Starting at the Bottom” – Fine and Dandy

“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey

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

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Holiday Inn:

• “A Place Like This” from George Washington Slept Here

• “Just to Act” from George Washington Slept Here

• “Merry Christmas” from A Christmas Story

• “The Country” from George Washington Slept Here

• “The Nicest Gift” from White Christmas

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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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Holiday Inn Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Holiday Inn, 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.

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Act 1:

“Steppin’ Out with My Baby” / “I’ll Capture Her Heart” – Jim, Ted, Lila, Ensemble

“The Little Things in Life” – Jim

“Blue Skies” – Jim, Ensemble

“Marching Along With Time” – Linda, Jim

“Heat Wave” – Ted, Lila, Ensemble

“It’s a Lovely Day Today” – Jim, Lila, Louise

“Plenty to Be Thankful For” – Ted, Lila, Ensemble

“Plenty to Be Thankful For (Reprise)” – Linda, Charlie

“Marching Along With Time (Reprise)” – Linda

“Nothing More to Say” – Linda

“Shaking the Blues Away” – Louise, Jim, Ensemble

“White Christmas” – Jim, Linda

“Holiday Inn” / “Happy Holiday” – Jim, Louise, Ensemble

“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – Linda, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“You’re Easy to Dance With” – Ted, Ensemble

“Let’s Take an Old-Fashioned Walk” – Jim, Linda

“Be Careful, It’s My Heart” – Jim, Linda

“Cheek to Cheek” – Ted, Linda, Ensemble

“Easter Parade” – Jim, Linda, Ted, Ensemble

“Song of Freedom” – Linda, Ted, Jim, Ensemble

“Let’s Say It with Firecrackers” – Ted, Linda

“Nothing More to Say (Reprise)” – Linda

“White Christmas (Reprise)” – Linda, Jim, Ted

“Finale” – Company

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