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.

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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

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

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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:

• “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➝

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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.

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

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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.

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