The Best Audition Songs for Jekyll & Hyde – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Jekyll & Hyde? 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 Jekyll & Hyde, broken down by character.
Jekyll & Hyde is a pre-contemporary musical that’s set in the 1800s. Because of that, the songs below are from pre-contemporary/early contemporary musicals as well (1980s-2000s). In addition, there is a dark/timeless vibe to many of the following 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 upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call. Also, as you’re picking out a song, these links may be helpful:
• Backing Tracks for the Songs Below
• The “Jekyll & Hyde Audition Songs” Spotify Playlist
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 listen to the Jekyll & Hyde cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.
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 (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/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.
Emma Carew
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“My True Love” – Phantom
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Into the Fire” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Sunset Boulevard” – Sunset Boulevard
John Utterson
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Stars” – Les Misérables
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Lucy Harris
“China Doll” – Marguerite
“I Never Knew His Name” – The Civil War
“Please Don’t Make Me Love You” – Dracula
“Storybook” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Sir Danvers Carew
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“It’s Hard to Speak My Heart” – Parade
“She’s a Woman” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“The Greatest Star of All” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Altos)
“Back to Before” – Ragtime
“Beautiful” – Marie Christine
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Farewell, Good Angel” – Jane Eyre
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Basses)
“How Long Must This Go On?” – Beauty and the Beast
“If I Can’t Love Her” – Beauty and the Beast
“Falcon in the Dive” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Contras)
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” – Sunset Boulevard
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
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Ensemble (Mezzos)
“I Wish I Could Forget You” – Passion
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Come to My Garden” – The Secret Garden
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“No Moon” – Titanic
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Jekyll & Hyde:
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “My Shares Are Worthless➝” from A Little Princess (Miss Minchin)
• “Personal➝” from Always Ridiculous➝
• “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!
Jekyll & Hyde Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Jekyll & Hyde, 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:
“Lost In the Darkness” / “I Need to Know” – Jekyll
“Facade” – Ensemble
“Pursue the Truth” – Jekyll, Utterson
“Emma’s Reasons” – Emma, Simon
“I Must Go On” – Jekyll, Emma
“Take Me As I Am” – Jekyll, Emma
“Letting Go” – Emma, Danvers
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Lucy
“Bring on the Men“- Lucy
“Now There Is No Choice” – Jekyll
“This Is the Moment” – Jekyll
“First Transformation” – Jekyll and Hyde
“Alive!” – Hyde
“Your Work and Nothing More” – Utterson, Jekyll, Emma, Danvers
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Lucy
“Someone Like You” – Lucy
“Alive (Reprise)” – Hyde
Act 2:
“Murder, Murder” – Hyde, Ensemble
“Once Upon a Dream” – Emma
“Obsession” – Jekyll
“In His Eyes” – Lucy, Emma
“Dangerous Game” – Hyde, Lucy
“Facade (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“The Way Back” – Jekyll
“A New Life” – Lucy
“Confrontation” – Jekyll and Hyde
“Finale” – Emma
Which of these audition songs for Jekyll & Hyde 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 has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.