Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for Mean Girls – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Mean Girls, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary 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 Mean Girls premiered in 2017, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 Mean Girls.


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.


Aaron Samuels

Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting

When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones

Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday


Cady Heron

Like Other Girls” – Daddy Long Legs

One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones


Damian Hubbard

I’d Order Love” – First Date

Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can

Vows” – Freaky Friday

Whaddya Do” – Tootsie


Gretchen Wieners

Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

Invisible” – Beetlejuice

Killer Instinct” – Bring It On

What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13


Janis Sarkisian

Everything Else” – Next to Normal

Fight For Me” – Heathers

Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

We’re Not Done” – Bring It On


Karen Smith

I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill

Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina

Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina

Up on the Fridge” – Dear Edwina


Regina George

Opportunity” – 13

The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland

Tryouts” – Bring it On

What You Got” – Freaky Friday


Ensemble (Altos)

Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers

Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

No More Fear” – Freaky Friday


Ensemble (Baritones)

It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger

Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill


Ensemble (Basses)

Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

We Look to You” – The Prom

What Would You Do?” – If/Then


Ensemble (Contras)

Just Breathe” – The Prom

On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

Wait and See” – Fangirls


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


Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

Anywhere But Here” – Pretty Woman

Remember This” – The Mad Ones

Safer” – First Date


Ensemble (Tenors)

Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief

The Wall in My Head” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Mean Girls:

• “Eggs in a Basket” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

• “It Isn’t Easy” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “The Fashion Police” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝

• “Trolling 101” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝


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!

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Mean Girls Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Mean Girls, 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:

“A Cautionary Tale” – Janis, Damian

“It Roars” – Cady, Ensemble

“Where Do You Belong?” – Damian, Janis, Cady, Ensemble

“Meet the Plastics” – Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Janis, Damian, Cady

Stupid With Love” – Cady

“Apex Predator” – Janis, Cady

What’s Wrong with Me?” – Gretchen

“Stupid With Love (Reprise)” – Aaron, Cady

Sexy” – Karen, Ensemble

Someone Gets Hurt” – Regina, Aaron, Ensemble

“Revenge Party” – Janis, Damian, Cady, Ensemble

“Fearless” – Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Ensemble

“Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise)” – Regina


Act 2:

“A Cautionary Tale (Reprise)” – Janis, Damian

Stop” – Damian, Ensemble

“What’s Wrong With Me? (Reprise)” – Gretchen, Mrs. George

“Whose House Is This?” – Kevin, Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Ensemble

“More Is Better” – Cady, Aaron

“Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise)” – Janis, Cady, Damian

World Burn” – Regina, Ensemble

I’d Rather Be Me” – Janis, Ensemble

“Fearless (Reprise)” – Cady

“Do This Thing” – Cady, Ms. Norbury, Kevin, Ensemble

I See Stars” – Cady, Company


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Which of these audition songs for Mean Girls 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.


Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album ListShe holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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