The Best Audition Songs for Meet Me in St. Louis – By Character

When considering audition songs for Meet Me in St. Louis, it’s fitting to choose a lighthearted song from classic 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 Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1989 musical based on a 1944 film, the audition songs below are from between the 1930s and 1950s. 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 Meet Me in St. Louis.

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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 Meet Me in St. Louis

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Esther Smith

“A Wonderful Guy” – South Pacific

“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song

“It’s a Perfect Relationship” – Bells Are Ringing

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John Truitt

“There But For You Go I” – Brigadoon

“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy

“Younger Than Springtime” – South Pacific

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Katie

“I Gotta Crow” – Peter Pan

“The Love of My Life” – Brigadoon

“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet

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Mr. Smith

“More I Cannot Wish You” – Guys and Dolls

“The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream

“Those Were The Good Old Days” – Damn Yankees

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Mrs. Smith

“A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific

“I Never Know When” – Goldilocks

“Something Wonderful” – The King and I

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Rose Smith

“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song

“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream

“The Next Time It Happens” – Pipe Dream

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream

“I’m Not At All In Love” – The Pajama Game

“Nothing More to Say” – Holiday Inn

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Along With Me” – Call Me Mister

“Gotta Dance” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!

“She’s My Love” – Carnival!

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Just In Time” – Bells Are Ringing

“Once in Love with Amy” – Where’s Charley?

“You Were Meant for Me” – Singin’ in the Rain

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Boy! What Love Has Done to Me” – Girl Crazy

“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter

“Why Can’t You Behave?” – Kiss Me, Kate

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“A Little Bit in Love” – Wonderful Town

“That’s Him” – One Touch of Venus

“You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Till There Was You” – The Music Man

“To Keep My Love Alive” – A Connecticut Yankee

“Wonderful, Wonderful Day” – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Come to Me, Bend to Me” – Brigadoon

“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow

“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Meet Me in St. Louis:

• “A Real Passport” from The Cherry Orchard

• “He May Come” from Easter

• “I Must Say” from The Importance of Being Earnest

• “I Shall Go Mad!” from Fourteen

• “To Be a Man” from This One Thing I Do

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Meet Me in St. Louis Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Meet Me in St. Louis, 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:

“Meet Me in St. Louis” – Tootie, Lon, Agnes, Grandpa, Mrs. Smith, Esther

“The Boy Next Door” – Esther

“Meet Me in St. Louis (Reprise)” – Grandpa, Agnes, Rose, Esther, Tootie

“Whenever I’m With You” – Lon, Rose, Esther, Grandpa, Agnes, Tootie

“You’ll Hear a Bell” – Mrs. Smith

“A Raving Beauty” – Warren, Rose

“Skip to My Lou” – Lon, Warren, Rose, Ensemble

“Under the Bamboo Tree” – Tootie, Agnes, Esther

“Over the Bannister” – John

“The Trolley Song” – Esther, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“Touch of the Irish” – Katie, Rose, Esther

“Boy Next Door (Reprise)” – John, Esther

“A Day in New York” – Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith, Rose, Esther, Katie, Grandpa

“You’ll Hear a Bell (Reprise)” – Mrs. Smith

“Wasn’t It Fun?” – Mr. and Mrs. Smith

“The Banjo” – Ensemble

“You Are for Loving” – John, Esther

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Esther

“Trolley Song (Reprise)” – Ensemble

“Meet Me in St. Louis (Reprise)” – Company

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