The Best Audition Songs for Legally Blonde – By Character
When considering audition songs for Legally Blonde, 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 Legally Blonde premiered in 2007, 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 Legally Blonde.
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 Legally Blonde
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Brooke Wyndham
“Brand New You” – 13
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Fabulous, Baby!” – Sister Act
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Elle Woods
“Fly, Fly Away” – Catch Me If You Can
“Nothing Short of Wonderful” – Dogfight
“Right in Front of Your Eyes” – The Wedding Singer
“Someday” – The Wedding Singer
Emmett Forrest
“As Good As I Get” – Next Thing You Know
“Isn’t That Enough?” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“You Don’t Need to Love Me” – If/Then
“You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity
Paulette
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“My Most Beautiful Day” – Tuck Everlasting
“Sylvia’s Lullaby” – Finding Neverland
“The Burden of Life” – A Man of No Importance
Professor Callahan
“Drift Away” – Grey Gardens
“I Miss the Music” – Curtains
“The Bottom Line” – Newsies
“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Shrek
Vivienne Kensington
“Better” – Little Women
“Daddy’s Girl” – Grey Gardens
“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty
“The History of Wrong Guys” – Kinky Boots
Warner Huntington III
“Goodbye” – I Love You Because
“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can
“Moving Too Fast” – The Last Five Years
“Whatever” – It Shoulda Been You
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“What You Got” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Baritones)
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Michael’s Reprise” – Tootsie
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Basses)
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Mrs. Remington” – The Story of My Life
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days
“Step One” – Kinky Boots
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Anywhere But Here” – Pretty Woman
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Tenors)
“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Legally Blonde:
• “Choices” from The New Sincerity
• “Save the World” from A Piece of My Heart
• “The Illusion of Autonomy” from Race
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
• “World of Jealousy” from Head Over Heels
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Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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Legally Blonde Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Legally Blonde, 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:
“Omigod You Guys” – Margot, Serena, Pilar, Elle, Ensemble
“Serious” – Warner, Elle
“What You Want” – Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Ensemble
“The Harvard Variations” – Emmett, Aaron, Enid, Sundeep, Ensemble
“Blood in the Water” – Callahan, Ensemble
“Positive” – Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Ensemble
“Ireland” – Paulette
“Ireland (Reprise)” – Paulette
“Serious (Reprise)” – Elle, Warner
“Chip On My Shoulder” – Elle, Emmett, Ensemble
“So Much Better” – Elle, Warner, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Whipped Into Shape” – Brooke, Callahan, Ensemble
“Delta Nu Nu Nu” – Brooke, Elle
“Take It Like a Man” – Emmett, Elle, Ensemble
“Bend and Snap” – Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Ensemble
“There! Right There!” – Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Ensemble
“Legally Blonde” – Elle, Emmett
“Legally Blonde (Remix)” – Vivienne, Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Brooke, Ensemble
“Find My Way” / “Finale” – Elle, Paulette, Emmett, Ensemble
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.
