The Best Audition Songs for Into the Woods – By Character
When considering audition songs for Into the Woods, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of Sondheim 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 Into the Woods premiered in 1986, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 2000s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Sondheim, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your casting call.
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 Into the Woods.
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.
Audition Songs for Into the Woods
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Cinderella
“He Was Tall” – Cinderella
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
“The Light in the Piazza” – The Light in the Piazza
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
Cinderella’s / Rapunzel’s Prince
“In Praise of Women” – A Little Night Music
“Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Now” – A Little Night Music
“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife
Jack
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along
“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?
“Talent” – Road Show
Little Red Ridinghood
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Tuck Everlasting
“I Know It’s Today” – Shrek
“Six Hours as a Princess” – Children’s Letters to God
Narrator / Mysterious Man
“Fear No More” – The Frogs
“Once Upon a Time” – All American
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
“The Road You Didn’t Take” – Follies
Rapunzel
“Come to My Garden” – The Secret Garden
“Green Finch and Linnet Bird” – Sweeney Todd
“In My Life” – Les Misérables
“Melodie de Paris” – Phantom
The Baker
“Being Alive” – Company
“Easier to Love” – Baby
“It Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Marry Me a Little
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along
The Baker’s Wife
“Every Day a Little Death” – A Little Night Music
“I Remember” – Evening Primrose
“Loving You” – Passion
“Where Is the Warmth?” – The Baker’s Wife
The Witch
“Children and Art” – Sunday in the Park with George
“Evil” – The Witches of Eastwick
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – The Little Mermaid
“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz
The Wolf
“A Man Could Go Quite Mad” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“My Friends” – Sweeney Todd
“Pure Imagination” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Ensemble (Altos)
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along
“If You Can Find Me I’m Here” – Evening Primrose
“You Must Meet My Wife” – A Little Night Music
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Live Alone and Like It” – Putting It Together
“Old Friends” – Merrily We Roll Along
Ensemble (Contras)
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies
“Gifts of Love” – The Baker’s Wife
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Anything But Lonely” – Aspects of Love
“Patterns” – Baby
“Wait” – Sweeney Todd
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Happiness” – Passion
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Soon” – A Little Night Music
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company
“Morning Glow” – Pippin
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Into the Woods:
• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey
• “My Windowless Tower” from The Blue Bird
• “The Soul of Sugar” from The Blue Bird
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
• “Time Presses” from The Blue Bird
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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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Into the Woods Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Into the Woods, 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.
Act 1:
“Into the Woods” – Narrator, Cinderella, Jack, Baker, Baker’s Wife, Stepmother, Florinda, Lucinda, Jack’s Mother, Little Red Riding Hood, Witch
“Cinderella at the Grave” – Narrator, Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother
“Hello, Little Girl” – Wolf, Little Red Ridinghood
“I Guess This Is Goodbye” / “Maybe They’re Magic” – Narrator, Jack, Baker, Baker’s Wife
“Our Little World” – Rapunzel, Witch
“I Know Things Now” – Little Red Ridinghood
“A Very Nice Prince” – Cinderella, Baker’s Wife
“First Midnight” – Company
“Giants in the Sky” – Jack
“Agony” – Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince
“It Takes Two” – Baker, Baker’s Wife
“Stay with Me” – Witch, Rapunzel
“On the Steps of the Palace” – Cinderella
“Ever After” – Narrator, Florinda, Lucinda, Witch, Company
Act 2:
“So Happy” – Company
“Agony (Reprise)” – Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince
“Witch’s Lament” – Witch
“Any Moment” – Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife
“Moments in the Woods” – Baker’s Wife
“Your Fault” – Jack, Baker, Witch, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood
“Last Midnight” – Witch
“No More” – Baker, Mysterious Man
“No One Is Alone” – Cinderella, Baker, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack
“Children Will Listen” – Witch, Company
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
