The Best Audition Songs for Marry Me a Little
If you’re looking for audition songs for Marry Me a Little, it’s best to choose a song in the style of Sondheim from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because Marry Me a Little premiered in 1980, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 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 Marry Me a Little.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Altos
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Anyone Can Whistle [Sondheim]
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Losing My Mind” – Follies [Sondheim]
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Baritones
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“I Don’t Remember Christmas” – Starting Here Starting Now
“Multitudes of Amys” – Company [Sondheim]
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
Basses
“Fear No More” – The Frogs [Sondheim]
“Old Friends” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Marry Me” – The Rink
“Sometimes a Day Goes By” – Woman of the Year
Contras
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies [Sondheim]
“I’m Still Here” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“The Ladies Who Lunch” – Company [Sondheim]
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzos/Sopranos
“All Things to One Man” – Grind
“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World
“Soon” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose [Sondheim]
Tenors
“Being Alive” – Company [Sondheim]
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company [Sondheim]
“The Phone Call” – Lucky Stiff
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Marry Me a Little:
• “It’s Best➝” from Elsewhere➝
• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny… (Johnny)
• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Wormhole➝” from Ohio (Zach)
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!
Marry Me a Little Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Marry Me a Little, and which shows each song was originally featured in. 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 general 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.
“Saturday Night” – Saturday Night
“Two Fairy Tales” – A Little Night Music (cut)
“Can That Boy Foxtrot!” – Follies (cut)
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” – Follies (cut)
“The Girls of Summer” – The Girls of Summer
“Uptown, Downtown” – Follies (cut)
“So Many People” – Saturday Night
“Your Eyes Are Blue” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (cut)
“A Moment With You” – Saturday Night
“Marry Me a Little” – Company
“Happily Ever After” – Company (cut)
“Pour le Sport” – The Last Resorts (unproduced)
“Silly People” – A Little Night Music (cut)
“There Won’t Be Trumpets” – Anyone Can Whistle (cut)
“It Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Follies (cut)
“Who Could Be Blue?” / “Little White House ” – Follies (cut)
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Which of these audition songs for Marry Me a Little did you choose?
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.
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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
