The Best Audition Songs for Mary Poppins – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Mary Poppins, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from Disney or 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 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.
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.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
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
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
Jane Caroline Banks
“Dites-Moi” – South Pacific
“Little Lamb” – Gypsy
“So Long, Farewell” – The Sound of Music
“Truly Scrumptious” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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
Michael Banks
“Gary, Indiana” – The Music Man
“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!
“My Best Girl” – Mame
“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!
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
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]
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
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables
“Gotta Dance” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!
“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street
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]
Ensemble (Contras)
“Can You Imagine That?” – Mary Poppins Returns [non-theatre]
“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan
“Tender Shepherd” – Peter Pan
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“A Lovely Night” – Cinderella
“Something Wonderful” – The King and I
“You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love
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
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Flash, Bang, Wallop!” – Half a Sixpence
“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey
“Wond’rin’” – Anne of Green Gables
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)
• “Meet Harvey” from Harvey
• “The Flying Dream” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal
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!
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.
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
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
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.
