The Best Audition Songs for Kinky Boots – By Character
When considering audition songs for Kinky Boots, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Kinky Boots premiered in 2012, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Kinky Boots.
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.
Audition Songs for Kinky Boots
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Charlie Price
“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know
“Boy Falls From The Sky” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief
“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal
“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Lauren
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Fly, Fly Away” – Catch Me If You Can
“Ireland” – Legally Blonde
“Right in Front of Your Eyes” – The Wedding Singer
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Lola/Simon
“And You Don’t Even Know It” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“I Won’t Let You Down” – Tootsie
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
Young Charlie/Young Lola
“Electricity” – Billy Elliot
“Quiet” – Matilda
“Time to Play” – School of Rock
“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones
“No Reason” – Beetlejuice
“On Monday” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Living in a Dream World” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“Second Nature” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Basses)
“Deep Into the Ground” – Billy Elliot
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
“You Don’t Know” – Next to Normal
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Anywhere But Here” – Pretty Woman
“Home” – Beetlejuice
“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman
Ensemble (Tenors)
“See Her Smile” – Tick, Tick … Boom!
“The Seraph” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Kinky Boots:
• “Choices” from The New Sincerity
• “Doing It For Me” from A Chorus Line
• “Less Air to Breathe” from Almost, Maine
• “Standing Somewhere” from The Real Thing
• “You Crossed It” from Almost, Maine
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Kinky Boots Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Kinky Boots 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.
Act 1:
“Price & Son Theme” / “The Most Beautiful Thing in the World” – Mr. Price, Young Charlie, Young Lola, Nicola, Ensemble
“Take What You Got” – Harry, Charlie, Ensemble
“Land of Lola” – Lola, Ensemble
“Charlie’s Soliloquy” – Charlie
“Step One” – Charlie
“Sex Is in the Heel” – Lola, Lauren, Charlie, George, Ensemble
“The History of Wrong Guys” – Lauren
“Not My Father’s Son” – Lola, Charlie
“Everybody Say Yeah” – Charlie, Lola, Company
Act 2:
“Price & Son Theme (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“What a Woman Wants” – Lola, Don, Ensemble
“In This Corner” – Lola, Ensemble
“Charlie’s Soliloquy (Reprise)” – Charlie
“Soul of a Man” – Charlie
“Hold Me in Your Heart” – Lola
“Raise You Up” / “Just Be” – Lola, Charlie, Lauren, Don, Company
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.
