The Best Audition Songs for Lucky Stiff – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Lucky Stiff? 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 Lucky Stiff, broken down by character.
Since Lucky Stiff is a musical from the 1980s, the following songs are from shows between the 1970s-1990s. There are also lots of comedic vibes below to match the style of the show.
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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 uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis while listening to the Lucky Stiff cast album➝.
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!
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
Ensemble (Altos)
“Bonjour Amour” – Grand Hotel
“Miss Byrd” – Closer Than Ever
“Show Off” – The Drowsy Chaperone
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!
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
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:
• “Don’t Look at Me #1” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Don’t Look at Me #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “I Want You to Meet Harvey➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “Harvey and I➝” from Harvey (Elwood)
• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
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!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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! 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:
“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
Which of these audition songs for Lucky Stiff 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.