The Best Audition Songs for Mary Poppins – By Character

Last Updated: June 16, 2025

If you’re looking for audition songs for Mary Poppins, it’s best to choose a light-hearted song from Disney or 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 Mary Poppins is a 2004 musical based on a 1964 film, most of the audition songs below are from between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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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 Mary Poppins.

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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, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

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Bert

“Beautiful Girl” – Singin’ in the Rain

“Put on a Happy Face” – Bye Bye Birdie

“With a Little Bit of Luck” – My Fair Lady

“You Two” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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George Banks

“How to Handle a Woman” – Camelot

“I’m an Ordinary Man” – My Fair Lady

“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – My Fair Lady

“Why Can’t the English?” – My Fair Lady

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Jane Caroline Banks

“Dites-Moi” – South Pacific

“Little Lamb” – Gypsy

“So Long, Farewell” – The Sound of Music

“Truly Scrumptious” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Mary Poppins

“Beautiful Candy” – Carnival!

“Getting to Know You” – The King and I

“I Whistle a Happy Tune” – The King and I

“My Favorite Things” – The Sound of Music

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Michael Banks

“Gary, Indiana” – The Music Man

“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!

“My Best Girl” – Mame

“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!

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Miss Andrew

“Evil” – The Witches of Eastwick

“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown

“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz

“Sensitivity” – Once Upon a Mattress

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Winifred Banks

“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

“My House” – Matilda

“Open a New Window” – Mame

“The Age of Not Believing” – Bedknobs & Broomsticks  [non-theatre]

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Be Kind to Your Parents” – Fanny

“Distant Melody” – Peter Pan

“Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables

“Gotta Dance” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!

“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Fortuosity” – The Happiest Millionaire  [non-theatre]

“Hushabye Mountain” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

“There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” – Sherman Brothers  [non-theatre]

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Can You Imagine That?” – Mary Poppins Returns  [non-theatre]

“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan

“Tender Shepherd” – Peter Pan

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“A Lovely Night” – Cinderella

“Something Wonderful” – The King and I

“You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Doll on a Music Box” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables

“Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” – Carnival

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Flash, Bang, Wallop!” – Half a Sixpence

“Moses Supposes” – Singin’ in the Rain

“Wond’rin’” – Anne of Green Gables

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Mary Poppins:

• “Flying” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s  (Estelle)

• “I Want You to Meet Harvey➝” from Harvey➝  (Elwood)

• “The Flying Dream” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal➝  (Sir Stephen)

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Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!

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Mary Poppins Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Mary Poppins, 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.

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Act 1:

“Chim Chim Cher-ee” – Bert

“Cherry Tree Lane (Part 1)” – George, Winifred, Jane, Michael, Ensemble

“The Perfect Nanny” – Jane, Michael

“Cherry Tree Lane (Part 2)” – George, Winifred, Ensemble

“Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael

“Jolly Holiday” – Bert, Ensemble

“Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise)” – George

“Being Mrs Banks” – Winifred

“Jolly Holiday (Reprise)” – Jane, Michael

“A Spoonful of Sugar” – Mary Poppins

“Precision and Order” – George, Ensemble

“A Man Has Dreams” – George

“Feed the Birds” – Bird Woman, Mary Poppins

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane, Michael, Ensemble

“Temper, Temper” – Jane, Michael, Ensemble

“Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Duet)” – Bert, Mary Poppins

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Act 2:

“Brimstone and Treacle (Part 1)” – Miss Andrew

“Let’s Go Fly a Kite” – Mr. Banks, Bert, Ensemble

“Good for Nothing” – George

“Being Mrs Banks (Reprise)” – Winifred

“Brimstone and Treacle (Part 2)” – Mary Poppins, Miss Andrew, Jane, Michael

“Step in Time” – Bert, Ensemble

“A Man Has Dreams” / “A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)” – George, Bert

“Anything Can Happen” – Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Winifred, Bert, Ensemble

“A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)” – Mary Poppins, Michael, Jane, Winifred, George

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Mary Poppins 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.

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