The Best Audition Songs for Lucky Stiff – By Character
When considering audition songs for Lucky Stiff, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from 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 Lucky Stiff premiered in 1988, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 uptempo, 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 Lucky Stiff.
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 Lucky Stiff
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Annabel Glick
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I Am Here to Stay” – Nunsense II
“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!
“Wait a Bit” – Just So
Harry Witherspoon
“After Today” – Doctor Dolittle
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Never the Luck” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Rita La Porta
“Everybody’s Girl” – Steel Pier
“I’m Not” – Little By Little
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“Surabaya-Santa” – Songs for a New World
Vinnie Di Ruzzio
“A Marriage Proposal” – Falsettos
“Need to Know” – Weird Romance
“Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round
“Stars” – Big
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Every Time You Smiled at Me” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Miss Byrd” – Closer Than Ever
“Somewhere That’s Green” – Little Shop of Horrors
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo!
“Where Did That Little Dog Go?” – Snoopy!!!
“Warts and All” – Honk!
Ensemble (Basses)
“So Long Mom” – Tomfoolery
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
“The Elements” – Tomfoolery
Ensemble (Contras)
“Dimples” – Little Me
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“Teaching Third Grade” – Ruthless!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Bride’s Lament” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Colored Lights” – The Rink
“One Brick at a Time” – Barnum
Ensemble (Tenors)
“And They’re Off” – A New Brain
“Bigger Isn’t Better” – Barnum
“Larger Than Life” – My Favorite Year
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Lucky Stiff:
• “Cricket Bats” from The Real Thing
• “Final Straw” from Perfect Wedding
• “The Dog Phase” from Sylvia
• “Twenty Minutes” from They’re Playing Our Song
• “Wrong Side of Life” from Square One
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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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Lucky Stiff Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Lucky Stiff, 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:
“Something Funny’s Going On” – Company
“Mr. Witherspoon’s Friday Night” – Harry, Ensemble
“Rita’s Confession” – Rita, Vinnie
“Good To Be Alive” – Harry, Luigi, Ensemble
“Lucky” – Harry
“Dogs Versus You” – Annabel, Harry
“The Phone Call” – Vinnie
“Monte Carlo!” – Emcee
“Speaking French” – Dominique, Ensemble
“Times Like This” – Annabel
“Monte Carlo! (Reprise)” – Emcee
“Fancy Meeting You Here” – Rita
“Act I Finale: Good To Be Alive” – Company
Act 2:
“Something Funny’s Going On (Reprise)” – Company
“Him, Them, It, Her” – Harry, Annabel, Rita, Vinnie, Company
“Nice” – Annabel, Harry
“Welcome Back, Mr. Witherspoon” – Company
“A Woman In My Bathroom” – Harry
“Nice (Reprise)” – Harry, Annabel
“Confession #2 (Reprise)” – Tony, Rita, Harry, Annabel
“Fancy Meeting You Here (Reprise)” – Rita, Tony
“Finale: Good To Be Alive” – Company
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.
