The Best Audition Songs for James and the Giant Peach – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for James and the Giant Peach, it’s best to choose a family-friendly, contemporary musical theatre song that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because James and the Giant Peach premiered in 2010, 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 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 James and the Giant Peach.

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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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Aunt Spiker / Aunt Sponge

“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid

“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown

“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia

“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland

“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz

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James Trotter

“Almost Nearly Perfect” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story

“Home Again” – Captain Louie

“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo

“It’s Possible” – Seussical

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Ladahlord

“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical

“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

“The Ballad of Farquaad” – Shrek

“The Bottom Line” – Newsies

“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Shrek

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Ladybug

“Every Tear a Mother Cries” – Honk!

“Home” – Beauty and the Beast

“Once More I Can See” – Wonderland

“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical

“I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II

“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical

“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland

“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen

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

“We Look to You” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot

“More to the Story” – Shrek

“Shine” – Billy Elliot

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

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Come Down from the Tree” – Once on This Island

“Morning Person” – Shrek

“Watch What Happens” – Newsies

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid

“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish

“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Different” – Honk!

“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek

“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for James and the Giant Peach:

• “A Pony for Christmas” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

• “Babysitters Shouldn’t Have to …” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝

• “Eggs in a Basket” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

• “Lemonade for the Mailman” in Monologues for Kids and Tweens➝

• “We’ll Figure It Out” in Monologues for Kids and Tweens➝

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Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!

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James and the Giant Peach Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in James in the Giant Peach, 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.

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Act 1:

“Right Before Your Eyes” – Ladahlord, James, Spiker, Sponge, Ladybug, Centipede, Ensemble

“On Your Way Home” – James

“Property of Spiker and Sponge” – Spiker, Sponge

“Shake It Up” – Ladahlord, Ensemble

“There’s Money On That Tree” – Spiker, Sponge, Ensemble

“Middle of a Moment” – James

“Floatin’ Along” – James, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“Have You Even Begun to Wonder?” – James, Ensemble

“A Getaway for Spiker and Sponge” – Spiker, Sponge

“Everywhere That You Are” – Ladybug, Grasshopper, Earthworm, Spider

“I Got You” – Spiker, Sponge, Ensemble

“Plump and Juicy” – James, Earthworm, Spider, Centipede, Grasshopper, Ensemble

“Empire State” / “The Attack” – Ladahlord, Ensemble

“On Your Way Home (Reprise)” – James

“Welcome Home” – Company

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for James and the Giant Peach 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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