Audition Songs for Kiss of the Spider Woman – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Kiss of the Spider Woman, it’s best to choose a dark or dramatic song from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because Kiss of the Spider Woman premiered in 1992, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2000s. 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 comedic, 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 about Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Aurora
“Good ‘N’ Evil” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
“What You Need” – Grand Hotel
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Molina
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“I Was Here” – The Glorious Ones
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion
“Words He Doesn’t Say” – Romance/Romance
Valentin
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
“Love Can’t Happen” – Grand Hotel
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Altos)
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“How Did I End Up Here?” – Romance/Romance
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Only With You” – Nine
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Unsettled Scores” – Whistle Down the Wind
Ensemble (Basses)
“Guido’s Song” – Nine
“I Waltz Alone” – Grand Hotel
“There’s Always One You Can’t Forget” – Dance a Little Closer
Ensemble (Contras)
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” – Sunset Boulevard
“Be On Your Own” – Nine
“My Body Wasn’t Why” – The Glorious Ones
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Loving You” – Passion
“Simple” – Nine
“Unusual Way” – Nine
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“A Call From the Vatican” – Nine
“Please Don’t Make Me Love You” – Dracula
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Need to Know” – Jekyll & Hyde
“I’ll Be There” – The Pirate Queen
“Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Kiss of the Spider Woman:
• “Personal➝” from Always Ridiculous➝
• “Ripen Our Darkness” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Some People Get Locked Up➝” from Pretty Theft➝ (Joe)
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 of the Spider Woman Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Kiss of the Spider Woman 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 I:
“Prologue” – Spider Woman, Ensemble
“Her Name is Aurora” – Molina, Aurora, Ensemble
“Over the Wall I” – Ensemble
“And the Moon Grows Dimmer” – Aurora
“Bluebloods” – Molina
“Dressing Them Up” – Molina
“I Draw the Line” – Molina, Valentin
“Dear One” – Molina’s Mother, Marta, Valentin, Molina
“Over the Wall II” – Molina, Valentin, Ensemble
“Where You Are” – Aurora, Ensemble
“Marta ” / “Over the Wall III” – Valentin, Ensemble
“Come” – Spider Woman
“I Do Miracles” – Aurora, Marta
“Gabriel’s Letter” / “My First Woman” – Gabriel, Valentin
“The Morphine Tango” – Ensemble
“You Could Never Shame Me” – Molina’s Mother
“A Visit” – Spider Woman, Molina
“She’s a Woman” – Molina
“Gimme Love” – Aurora, Molina, Ensemble
Act II:
“Russian Movie” / “Good Times” – Aurora, Molina, Valentin
“Day After That” – Valentin, Ensemble
“Mama, It’s Me” – Molina
“Anything for Him” – Spider Woman, Molina, Valentin
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” – Spider Woman
“Lucky Molina” / “Over the Wall IV” – Warden, Ensemble
“Only in the Movies” – Molina, Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Which of these audition songs for Kiss of the Spider Woman 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.
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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
