Audition Songs for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
When considering audition songs for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, it’s fitting to choose a religious or pop song from musical repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Joseph premiered in 1968, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1990s. 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 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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
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➝
• “We Are Getting Along” in Extracts from Eve’s Diary➝
• “When I Look Back” in Extracts from Eve’s Diary➝
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!
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 and 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
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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.
