Audition Songs for James and the Giant Peach – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for James and the Giant Peach, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific 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.
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.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
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
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
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
Ladybug
“Every Tear a Mother Cries” – Honk!
“Home” – Beauty and the Beast
“Once More I Can See” – Wonderland
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Altos)
“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical
“I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
Ensemble (Baritones)
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
Ensemble (Basses)
“Reindeers Are Better Than People” – Frozen
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot
“More to the Story” – Shrek
“Shine” – Billy Elliot
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Down from the Tree” – Once on This Island
“Morning Person” – Shrek
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Different” – Honk!
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
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➝
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!
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.
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
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
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.
