Audition Songs for Kiss Me, Kate – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Kiss Me, Kate, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from classic 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 Kiss Me, Kate premiered in 1948, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 Kiss Me, Kate.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
“Luck Be a Lady” – Guys and Dolls
“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow
“When the Children Are Asleep” – Carousel
“You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” – South Pacific
Fred Graham / Petruchio
“C’est Moi” – Camelot
“Some Enchanted Evening” – South Pacific
“This Nearly Was Mine” – South Pacific
“Welcome Home” – Fanny
Lilli Vanessi / Katharine
“My White Knight” – The Music Man
“No Other Love” – Me and Juliet
“Something Wonderful” – The King and I
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carousel
Lois Lane / Bianca
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent” – Damn Yankees
“A Little Girl From Little Rock” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Altos)
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“I’m Not At All In Love” – The Pajama Game
“Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please” – Panama Hattie
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Hey There” – The Pajama Game
“That’s For Me” – State Fair
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro
“My Time of Day” – Guys and Dolls
“Once In Love with Amy” – Where’s Charley?
Ensemble (Contras)
“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter
“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings
“The Boy Next Door” – Meet Me in St. Louis
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song
“Shopping Around” – Wish You Were Here
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Goodnight My Someone” – The Music Man
“Use Your Imagination” – Out of This World
“Warm All Over” – The Most Happy Fella
Ensemble (Tenors)
“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy
“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey
“There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame” – South Pacific
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Kiss Me, Kate:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Bernhardt/Hamlet (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Play Memory” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
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!
Kiss Me, Kate Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Kiss Me, Kate 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:
“Another Op’nin’, Another Show” – Company
“Why Can’t You Behave?” – Lois Lane, Bill Calhoun
“Wunderbar” – Fred Graham, Lilli Vanessi
“So in Love” – Lilli
“We Open in Venice” – Fred, Lilli, Lois, Bill
“Tom, Dick or Harry” – Bianca, Lucentio, Gremio, Hortensio
“I’ve Come to Wive It Wealthily in Padua” – Petruchio, Ensemble
“I Hate Men” – Lilli
“Were Thine That Special Face” – Fred
“Cantiamo D’Amore” – Bianca, Lucentio, Ensemble
“Kiss Me, Kate” – Fred, Lilli, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Too Darn Hot” – Paul, Ensemble
“Where Is the Life That Late I Led?” – Petruchio
“Always True to You in My Fashion” – Lois
“From This Moment On” – Harrison Howell, Lilli
“Bianca” – Bill, Company
“So in Love (Reprise)” – Fred
“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” – Ensemble
“I Am Ashamed That People Are So Simple” – Lilli
“Kiss Me, Kate (Finale)” – Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
