The Best Audition Songs for Marry Me a Little – By Vocal Type
When considering audition songs for Marry Me a Little, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of Sondheim 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 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 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 Marry Me a Little.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Marry Me a Little
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Altos
“Anyone Can Whistle” – Anyone Can Whistle
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Baritones
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along
“I Don’t Remember Christmas” – Starting Here Starting Now
“Multitudes of Amys” – Company
“Our Time” – Merrily We Roll Along
Basses
“Fear No More” – The Frogs
“Old Friends” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Marry Me” – The Rink
“Sometimes a Day Goes By” – Woman of the Year
Contras
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies
“I’m Still Here” – Follies
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along
“The Ladies Who Lunch” – Company
Mezzos/Sopranos
“All Things to One Man” – Grind
“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World
“Soon” – A Little Night Music
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
Tenors
“Being Alive” – Company
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company
“The Phone Call” – Lucky Stiff
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Marry Me a Little:
• “A Good Heart” from First Date
• “Close to You” from Almost, Maine
• “Cupid Strikes” from They’re Playing Our Song
• “Just Hanging There” from Almost, Maine
• “Voracity of Love” from The Real Thing
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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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! This is more intended to be used for 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)
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.
