Audition Songs for Jane Eyre – By Character
When considering audition songs for Jane Eyre, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical or dramatic song 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 Jane Eyre premiered in 1995, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2000s. 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.
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 Jane Eyre.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Blanche Ingram
“Come to My Garden” – The Secret Garden
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“Melodie de Paris” – Phantom
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Edward Fairfax Rochester
“Funny” – City of Angels
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Intoxication” – Marguerite
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
Helen Burns
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Hold On” – The Secret Garden
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Jane Eyre
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“China Doll” – Marguerite
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Mrs. Fairfax
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“The Revolutionary Costume for Today” – Grey Gardens
Ensemble (Altos)
“Once Upon a Dream” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion
“She’s a Woman” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
Ensemble (Basses)
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” – Grey Gardens
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When I Look At You” – Marguerite
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Believe” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“My True Love” – Phantom
“Will You?” – Grey Gardens
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Need to Know” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Getting Tall” – Nine
“Round-Shouldered Man” – The Secret Garden
“The Girl I Mean to Be” – The Secret Garden
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Jane Eyre.:
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “I Trust No Man➝” from Danton➝ (Robespierre)
• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Grace of Mary Traverse” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
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!
Jane Eyre Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Jane Eyre, 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.
Act 1:
“Jane” – Edward Fairfax Rochester
“Children of God” – Mr. Brocklehurst, Mrs. Reed, Miss Scatcherd, Ensemble
“Forgiveness” – Helen Burns
“Sweet Liberty” – Jane Eyre, Ensemble
“Secrets of the House” – Ensemble
“Perfectly Nice” – Mrs. Fairfax, Adèle, Jane
“As Good As You” – Rochester
“Your Word to God” – Rochester
“After the Fire” – Rochester
“Secret Soul” – Jane, Rochester
“The Finer Things” – Blanche Ingram
“Oh How You Look” – Rochester, Blanche, Ensemble
“The Pledge” – Jane, Rochester
“Sirens” – Rochester, Jane
Act 2:
“The Scream” – Richard Mason, Ensemble
“Painting Her Portrait” – Jane
“In The Light Of The Virgin Morning” – Jane, Blanche
“The Gypsy” – Gypsy
“My Hope of Heaven” – Rochester, Jane
“The Chestnut Tree” – Ensemble
“Slip of a Girl” – Mrs. Fairfax, Jane
“The Wedding” – Ensemble
“Wild Boy” – Rochester
“Farewell Good Angel” – Rochester
“Rain” – Ensemble
“The Death of Mrs. Reed” – Jane, Ensemble
“The Voice Across The Moors” – St. John Rivers, Jane, Rochester
“Brave Enough For Love” – Jane, Rochester, Ensemble
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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.
