The Best Audition Songs for Madagascar JR. – By Character
When considering audition songs for Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR., it’s fitting to choose a family-friendly song from musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Madagascar is a JR musical, the audition songs below are all suitable for young performers. 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. Here’s where you can learn more about Madagascar JR.➝
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 Madagascar JR.
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Alex
“A Day for the Cat In the Hat” – Seussical
“A Little House” – The Three Little Pigs
“Messing About In A Boat” – The Wind in the Willows
“Warts and All” – Honk!
Gloria
“Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical
“Cool Kid” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Opportunity” – Annie (Film)
“Sticks & Stones” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
King Julien
“I Like It” – A Bronx Tale
“I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff” – The Three Little Pigs
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“The Morning Report” – The Lion King
Marty
“Electricity” – Billy Elliot
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz
Melman
“Different” – Honk!
“Hands” – The Man in the Ceiling
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I’m Allergic to Cats” – The Theory of Relativity
Ensemble
“Home Again” – Captain Louie
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Positoovity” – The Little Mermaid
“Time to Play” – School of Rock
“Top of the World” – Tuck Everlasting
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Madagascar.
• “Animal Language” from Doctor Dolittle
• “Cat with a Problem” from Marmalade Gumdrops
• “Just a Frog” from Hyronomous, A. Frog
• “Off to Spamelot” from Hyronomous, A. Frog
• “Piggy Banquet” from The Thirty-Three Little Pigs
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Madagascar Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Madagascar, 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.
“It’s Showtime” – Company
“Wild and Free” – Marty, Ensemble
“Best Friends” – Marty, Alex
“Relax, Be Cool, Chill Out” – Marty, Melman, Alex, Gloria, Ensemble
“Grand Central” – Alex, Ensemble
“Penguins’ Sea Shanty” – Ensemble
“Welcome to Me” – King Julien
“I Like to Move It” – King Julien, Ensemble
“Steak!” – Alex, Ensemble
“Sea Shanty (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Living in Paradise” – Mary, King Julien, Gloria, Melman, Alex
“Best Friends (Reprise)” – Marty
“The King of Madagascar” – Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, Ensemble
“Together Forever” – 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.
