The Best Audition Songs for Mame – By Character
When considering audition songs for Mame, it’s fitting to choose an upbeat song from classic 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 Mame premiered in 1966, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1950s 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 comedic, 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 Mame.
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 Mame
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Agnes Gooch
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Do I Hear a Waltz?” – Do I Hear a Waltz?
“I Belong Here” –The Grand Tour
“Why Go Anywhere At All?” – The Gay Life
Beauregard Burnside
“It Only Takes a Moment” – Hello, Dolly!
“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street
“She’s My Love” – Carnival!
“Think How It’s Gonna Be” – Applause
Mame Dennis
“Before the Parade Passes By” – Hello, Dolly!
“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
“World, Take Me Back” – Hello, Dolly!
Patrick Dennis (Older)
“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables
“I Do Not Know a Day I Did Not Love You” – Two by Two
“I Promise You a Happy Ending” – Mack & Mabel
“With So Little To Be Sure Of” – Anyone Can Whistle
Patrick Dennis (Young)
“Getting Tall” – Nine
“I Want to Know” – Big
“Not While I’m Around” – Sweeney Todd
“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!
Vera Charles
“Before I Kiss the World Goodbye” – Jennie
“So Long, Dearie” – Hello, Dolly!
“The Beast In You” – Goldilocks
“Why Do The Wrong People Travel?” – Sail Away
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Fade Out – Fade In” – Fade Out – Fade In
“The Usher from the Mezzanine” – Fade Out – Fade In
“What Is a Woman?” – I Do! I Do!
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Asking For You” – Do Re Mi
“It Takes a Woman” – Hello, Dolly!
“Rosie” – Bye Bye Birdie
Ensemble (Basses)
“Not Mine” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“Sweet Charity” – Sweet Charity
“To Be Alone With You” – Ben Franklin in Paris
Ensemble (Contras)
“An Occasional Flight of Fancy” – Skyscraper
“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Feelings” – The Apple Tree
“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Wanted to Change Him” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“Now’s the Time” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Fanny” – Fanny
“I Love To Cry At Weddings” – Sweet Charity
“I Won’t Send Roses” – Mack & Mabel
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Mame:
• “Goofy Old Guy” from Born Yesterday
• “Poor Relation” from George Washington Slept Here
• “The Latter” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “Typical Capricorn” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “We Always Have Tea” from Beggar on Horseback
Step 5: Audition Prep
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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Mame Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Mame 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 I:
“St. Bridget” − Agnes, Young Patrick
“It’s Today” − Mame, Company
“Open a New Window” − Mame, Company
“The Man in the Moon” − Vera, Ensemble
“My Best Girl” − Young Patrick, Mame
“We Need a Little Christmas” − Mame, Young Patrick, Agnes, Ito
“The Fox Hunt” − Ensemble
“Mame” − Beauregard, Company
Act II:
“The Letter” − Young Patrick, Older Patrick
“My Best Girl (Reprise)” − Older Patrick
“Bosom Buddies” − Mame, Vera
“Gooch’s Song” − Agnes
“That’s How Young I Feel” − Mame, Company
“If He Walked Into My Life” − Mame
“It’s Today (Reprise)” − Mame, Company
“Finale” − 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.
