The Best Audition Songs for I Love You Because – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for I Love You Because, it’s best to choose a heartfelt song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because I Love You Because premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 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 I Love You Because.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.

There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.

And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!

To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

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Austin Bennet

“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know

“In Love With You” – First Date

“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger

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Diana Bingley

“Calm” – Ordinary Days

“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days

“Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days

“Home Calls” – Next Thing You Know

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Jeff Bennet

“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42

“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity

“Morning After Omelet” – Next Thing You Know

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Marcy Fitzwilliams

“I Can Do Better Than That” – The Last Five Years

“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42

“Safer” – First Date

“You Can’t Be Everything You Want” – Next Thing You Know

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NOTE: There are only two ensemble roles in this show – mezzo-soprano/soprano and baritone/tenor. That’s why there are only audition song choices for those vocal types below.

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Ensemble (Baritones/Tenors)

“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know

“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity [first half]

“Whatever” – It Shoulda Been You

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know

“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs

“On and On and On” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“Remember This” – The Mad Ones

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for I Love You Because:

• “Bridge Partners” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “It’s Best➝” from Elsewhere➝

• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Speechless” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

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Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!

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 I Love You Because Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in  I Love You Because, 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.

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Act 1:

“Another Saturday Night in New York” – Austin, Company

“Oh What a Difference” – Austin, Jeff

“The Actuary Song” – Marcy, Diana

“…But I Don’t Want to Talk About Her” – Austin, Marcy

“Coffee” – Marcy, Austin

“The Perfect Romance” – Ensemble

“Because of You” – Austin, Marcy

“We’re Just Friends” – Diana, Jeff

“Maybe We Just Made Love” – Austin

“Just Not Now” – Marcy

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Act 2:

“Alone” – Marcy, Ensemble

“That’s What’s Gonna Happen” – Jeff, Austin, Diana, Ensemble

“Even Though” – Marcy

“But I Do” – Austin, Jeff, Marcy, Diana

“What Do We Do It For?” – Marcy, Diana, Ensemble

“Marcy’s Yours” – Diana, Jeff, Austin

“Goodbye” – Austin

“I Love You Because” – Austin, Company

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Which of these audition songs for I Love You Because did you choose?

And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.

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