Audition Songs for Little Women – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Little Women, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical 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 Little Women premiered in 2005, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 Little Women.
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
Amy March
“Daddy’s Girl” – Grey Gardens
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Aunt March
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Nice” – It Shoulda Been You
“They Don’t Know” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Beth March
“I Couldn’t Know Someone Less” – Daddy Long Legs
“Journey to the Past” – Anastasia
“The Secret of Happiness” – Daddy Long Legs
Jo March
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“Right Hand Man” – Something Rotten!
Laurie Laurence
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid
“You Don’t Need to Love Me” – If/Then
Marmee March
“My House” – Matilda
“My Most Beautiful Day” – Tuck Everlasting
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
Meg March
“How Will I Know?” – Death Takes a Holiday
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
“Who Is This Man?” – Death Takes a Holiday
Professor Bhaer
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“Evermore Without You” – The Woman in White
“The Life That You Wished For” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Altos)
“The Life I Never Led” – Sister Act
“This Little Girl” – Matilda
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Light in the Dark” – Next to Normal
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“The Wheel” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Basses)
“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” – Grey Gardens
“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“Heaven Knows” – Far From Heaven
“The Oldest Orphan” – Daddy Long Legs
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“Will You?” – Grey Gardens
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Centuries” – Death Takes a Holiday
“My Petersburg” – Anastasia
“You Never Know” – If/Then
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Little Women:
• “A Thirteen-Year-Old Maid” in Young Women’s Monologues from Contemporary Plays➝
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Grace of Mary Traverse” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
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!
Little Women Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Little Women 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:
“An Operatic Tragedy” – Jo, Clarissa, Braxton, Rodrigo
“Better” – Jo
“Our Finest Dreams” – Jo, Beth, Amy, Meg
“Here Alone” – Marmee
“Could You?” – Aunt March, Jo
“I’d Be Delighted” – Marmee, Meg, Beth, Jo
“Take a Chance on Me” – Laurie
“Off to Massachusetts” – Beth, Mr. Laurence
“Five Forever” – Jo, Beth, Meg, Amy, Laurie
“More Than I Am” – Mr. Brooke, Meg
“Astonishing” – Jo
Act 2:
“The Weekly Volcano Press” – Jo, Professor Bhaer, Ensemble
“How I Am” – Professor Bhaer
“Some Things Are Meant to Be” – Beth, Jo
“The Most Amazing Thing” – Amy, Laurie
“Days of Plenty” – Marmee
“The Fire Within Me” – Jo
“Small Umbrella in the Rain” – Jo, Professor Bhaer
“Sometimes When You Dream (Reprise)” – Jo
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.
