Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Do you have an upcoming audition for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? 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 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, broken down by character.

Since Joseph is a 1960s musical, the following songs are from shows between the 1960s – 1990s. There are also lots of religious and pop selections below to match the musical’s style.


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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.


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 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.


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.


Joseph

All Good Gifts” – Godspell

Beautiful City” – Godspell

If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife

Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love


Narrator

I Don’t Know How to Love Him” – Jesus Christ Superstar

Magic to Do” – Pippin

Meadowlark” – The Baker’s Wife

Where Is the Warmth?” – The Baker’s Wife


Pharaoh

Greased Lightnin’” – Grease

How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom

Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades [1960s/non-theatre]

Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes


Ensemble (Altos)

Day by Day” – Godspell

Kind of Woman” – Pippin

My Strongest Suit” – Aida


Ensemble (Baritones)

King Herod’s Song” – Jesus Christ Superstar

The Bulls” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris

This Is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde


Ensemble (Basses)

Fathers and Sons” – Working

Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar

She Is a Diamond” – Evita


Ensemble (Contras)

Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife

I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Pippin

We Beseech Thee” – Godspell


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


Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

Spread a Little Sunshine” – Pippin

Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw

What Makes Me Love Him?” – The Apple Tree


Ensemble (Tenors)

Beauty School Dropout” – Grease

Extraordinary” – Pippin

Morning Glow” – Pippin


Ensemble (Trebles/Children)

Getting Tall” – Nine

Lullaby From Baby to Baby” – Runaways

No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind

When Children Rule the World” – Whistle Down the Wind


Step 4: Select a monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Joseph:

• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “She Has No Discrimination” in Extracts from Adam’s Diary➝

• “This New Creature” in Extracts from Adam’s Diary➝

• “When I Look Back” in Eve’s Diary

• “We Are Getting Along” in Eve’s Diary


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!


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Joseph Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Joseph, 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:

“Prologue” – Narrator

Any Dream Will Do” – Joseph, Children

“Jacob & Sons” – Narrator, Ensemble

“Joseph’s Coat” – Jacob, Narrator, Joseph, Ensemble

“Joseph’s Dreams” – Narrator, Joseph, Ensemble

“Poor, Poor Joseph” – Narrator, Joseph, Ensemble

“One More Angel in Heaven” – Reuben, Reuben’s Wife, Jacob, Ensemble

“Potiphar” – Narrator, Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Joseph, Children, Ensemble

Close Every Door” – Joseph, Children, Ensemble

“Go, Go, Go Joseph” – Narrator, Joseph, Butler, Baker, Ensemble


Act 2:

“Pharaoh’s Story” – Narrator, Ensemble

“Poor, Poor Pharaoh” – Narrator, Butler, Pharaoh

Song of the King” – Pharaoh

“Pharaoh’s Dream Explained” – Joseph

“Stone the Crows” – Narrator, Pharaoh, Joseph, Ensemble

“Those Canaan Days” – Simeon, Jacob, Ensemble

“The Brothers Come To Egypt” / “Grovel, Grovel” – Narrator, Joseph, Ensemble

“Who’s the Thief?” – Narrator, Joseph, Children, Ensemble

“Benjamin Calypso” – Judah, Ensemble

“Joseph All the Time” – Narrator, Joseph, Ensemble

“Jacob in Egypt” – Ensemble

“Any Dream Will Do (Finale)” – Joseph, Narrator, Children, Ensemble


Which of these audition songs for Joseph 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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Stacy Karyn, Author of Audition Songs for Joseph.
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.


 

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