The Best Audition Songs for Little Shop of Horrors – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Little Shop of Horrors? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Little Shop of Horrors, broken down by character.
Since Little Shop of Horrors is a 1980s musical, the following songs are from shows between the 1970s – 2010s. There are also lots of 1960s vibes below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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 Little Shop of Horrors.
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, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Audrey
“Fly, Fly Away” – Catch Me If You Can
“Frank Mills” – Hair
“I Can Hear the Bells” – Hairspray
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q
Audrey II
“Big, Blonde and Beautiful” – Hairspray
“Eating Myself Up Alive” – A New Brain
“I’m a Mean Ol’ Lion” – The Wiz
“Patriotic” – Rocky
Chiffon, Crystal, and Ronnette
“Downtown” – Petula Clark [1960s/non-theatre]
“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas [1960s/non-theatre]
“Mama Said” – The Shirelles [1960s/non-theatre]
“You Can’t Hurry Love” – Ain’t Too Proud/The Supremes
Mr. Mushnik
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Masculinity” – La Cage aux Folles
“Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale
“One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale
Orin Scrivello
“Don’t Be Cruel” – All Shook Up
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“Planet Schmanet Janet” – The Rocky Horror Show
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
Seymour Krelborn
“It Takes Two” – Hairspray
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
Ensemble (Altos)
“Good Morning Baltimore” – Hairspray
“Screw Loose” – Cry-Baby
“Wait a Bit” – Just So
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can
“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles
“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?
Ensemble (Basses)
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz
“Song on the Sand” – La Cage aux Folles
Ensemble (Contras)
“All I Need Is an Angel” – Grease Live!
“Good Morning Starshine” – Hair
“Live in Living Color” – Catch Me If You Can
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Choose Me, Oprah!” – The Toxic Avenger
“Cooties” – Hairspray
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
Ensemble (Tenors)
“How Can I Say Goodbye?” – Zombie Prom
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Little Shop of Horrors:
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Harvey and I➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “Hear That Song?➝” from Ohio (Cat)
• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
• “Well Done, Junior Disaster Committee!➝” from Cry-Baby (Baldwin)
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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Little Shop of Horrors Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Little Shop of Horrors, 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:
“Prologue” / “Little Shop of Horrors” – Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette
“Skid Row (Downtown)” – Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, Mushnik, Audrey, Seymour, Ensemble
“Da-Doo” – Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette
“Grow for Me” – Seymour
“Ya Never Know” – Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, Seymour
“Somewhere That’s Green” – Audrey
“Closed for Renovation” – Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik
“Dentist!” – Orin, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette
“Mushnik & Son” – Mushnik, Seymour
“Sudden Changes” – Seymour
“Feed Me (Git It!)” – Audrey II, Seymour
“Now (It’s Just the Gas)” – Orin, Seymour
“Act 1 Finale” – Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, Audrey II
Act 2:
“Call Back in the Morning” – Seymour, Audrey
“Suddenly Seymour” – Seymour, Audrey, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette
“Suppertime” – Audrey II, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette
“The Meek Shall Inherit” – Seymour, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronette, Ensemble
“Sominex” / “Suppertime (Reprise)” – Audrey, Audrey II
“Finale (Don’t Feed the Plants)” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Little Shop of Horrors 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.