The Best 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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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 about Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.

Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.

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Audition Songs for Joseph

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Joseph

“All Good Gifts” – Godspell

“Beautiful City” – Godspell

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

“Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love

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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

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Pharaoh

“Greased Lightnin’” – Grease

“How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom

“Rhythm of the Rain” – The Cascades (Non-Theatre)

“Serve Yourself” – Pump Boys and Dinettes

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Day by Day” – Godspell

“Kind of Woman” – Pippin

“My Strongest Suit” – Aida

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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

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Fathers and Sons” – Working

“Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar

“She Is a Diamond” – Evita

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife

“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Pippin

“We Beseech Thee” – Godspell

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Spread a Little Sunshine” – Pippin

“Welcome to Holiday Inn” – Seesaw

“What Makes Me Love Him?” – The Apple Tree

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Beauty School Dropout” – Grease

“Extraordinary” – Pippin

“Morning Glow” – Pippin

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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

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

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

• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey

• “A Time to Dance” from Footloose

• “Play It Again” from The Book of Will

• “Spirit of Aton” from Akhnaton

• “The Luxury” from The Blue Bird

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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! This 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.

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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

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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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