The Best Audition Songs for Mean Girls – By Character

When considering audition songs for Mean Girls, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from contemporary 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 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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 Mean Girls.

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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 type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.

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Audition Songs for Mean Girls

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Aaron Samuels

“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On

“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting

“When She Smiles” – Lysistrata Jones

“Women and Sandwiches” – Freaky Friday

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Cady Heron

“Like Other Girls” – Daddy Long Legs

“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

“Where Am I Now?” – Lysistrata Jones

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Damian Hubbard

“I’d Order Love” – First Date

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

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie

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Gretchen Wieners

“Change the World” – Lysistrata Jones

“Invisible” – Beetlejuice

“Killer Instinct” – Bring It On

“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13

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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

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Karen Smith

“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill

“Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina

“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina

“Up on the Fridge” – Dear Edwina

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Regina George

“Opportunity” – 13

“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland

“Tryouts” – Bring it On

“What You Got” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Kindergarten Boyfriend” – Heathers

“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks

“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Baritones)

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

“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day

“We Look to You” – The Prom

“What Would You Do?” – If/Then

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Just Breathe” – The Prom

“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore

“Wait and See” – Fangirls

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Anywhere But Here” – Pretty Woman

“Remember This” – The Mad Ones

“Safer” – First Date

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

“Good Kid” – The Lightning Thief

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

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

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

• “Basketball” from The Tall Girls

• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play

• “Kissing Him” from I’ll Never Love Again

• “My Memories” from She Kills Monsters

• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain

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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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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! This 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:

“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

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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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