The Best Audition Songs for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

When considering audition songs for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, it’s fitting to choose a festive or character-driven song that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.

Because How the Grinch Stole Christmas! premiered in 1994, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s 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 a cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn about How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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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 How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Cindy Lou Who

“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting

“Halfway” – Amélie

“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach

“Up on the Fridge” – Dear Edwina

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Old Max

“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can

“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting

“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance

“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting

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The Grinch

“Diamond in the Rough” – Aladdin

“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown

“Friends on the Other Side” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)

“I Hate People” – Scrooge!

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Young Max

“A Christmas Song” – Elf

“In Summer” – Frozen

“When I Am Older” – Frozen 2 (Film)

“World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf

“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina

“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical

“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical

“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story

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Ensemble (Basses)

“I Like Life” – Scrooge!

“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen

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Ensemble (Contras)

“I’m Not That Girl” – Wicked

“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story

“Sister Act” – Sister Act

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“He Was Tall” – Cinderella

“Morning Person” – Shrek

“Watch What Happens” – Newsies

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“A Bit Misunderstood” – The Three Little Pigs

“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen

“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting

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Ensemble (Trebles/Children)

“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story

“I Know It’s Today” – Shrek

“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!:

• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles

• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas

• “Merry Christmas” from A Christmas Story

• “Straight Ahead” from Turnabout Night at the Zoo

• “The Holidays” from The Twelve Dates of Christmas

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, 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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“Who Likes Christmas?” – Ensemble

“This Time of Year” – Old Max, Young Max

“I Hate Christmas Eve” – The Grinch, Young Max, Ensemble

“Whatchama Who” – The Grinch, Ensemble

“Welcome, Christmas” – Ensemble

“I Hate Christmas Eve (Reprise)” – The Grinch

“It’s the Thought That Counts” – Ensemble

“One of a Kind” – The Grinch

“Now’s the Time” – Papa Who, Mama Who, Grandma Who, Grandpa Who

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – Old Max, Young Max, The Grinch

“Santa for a Day” – Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Reprise)” – Old Max

“Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“One of a Kind (Reprise)” – Young Max, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who

“This Time of Year (Reprise)” – Old Max

“Welcome, Christmas (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“Santa For a Day (Reprise)” – Company

“Who Likes Christmas? (Reprise)” – Company

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