The Best Audition Songs for Jane Eyre – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Jane Eyre? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Jane Eyre, broken down by character.
Since Jane Eyre is a musical from the 1990s, the following songs are from shows between the 1980s – 2000s. In addition, there are lots of dramatic/epic vibes below in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis while listening to the Jane Eyre cast album➝.
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
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
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“The Cake I Had” – Grey Gardens
“The Revolutionary Costume for Today” – Grey Gardens
Ensemble (Altos)
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion
“The Greatest Star of All” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Basses)
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“You…You” – Scrooge
Ensemble (Contras)
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” – Grey Gardens
“How Did I Get to Where I Am?” – Marguerite
“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: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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
Which of these audition songs for Jane Eyre 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.