Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for Murder for Two – By Vocal Type

If you’re looking for audition songs for Murder for Two, it’s best to choose a character-driven 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 Murder for Two premiered in 2011, 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 uptempo, 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 Murder for Two.


Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, choose a suitable song from the list below!


Altos

Die Vampire, Die!” – [title of show]

I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]

Special” – Avenue Q

There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q


Baritones

Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown

I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42

Purpose” – Avenue Q

Warts and All” – Honk!


Basses

Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical

I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers

Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein

Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


Contras

Deep Love” – Young Frankenstein

He Vas My Boyfriend” – Young Frankenstein

Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family

Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days


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


Mezzos/Sopranos

It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown

My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger

Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein

Where Is the Rainbow?” – Nunset Boulevard


Tenors

Archer” – Now. Here. This.

Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown

Together Again” – Young Frankenstein


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Murder for Two:

• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝

• “I’ve Fallen Behind➝” from The Worker➝  (Man)

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

• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝

• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝  (Flub)


Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!

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Murder for Two Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Murder for Two. 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 general research purposes.


“Prelude”

“Waiting in the Dark”

“Protocol Says”

“Dahlia Whitney”

“A Perfectly Lovely Surprise”

“Murray & Barb Flandon”

“It Was Her”

“Timmy, Yonkers, & Skid”

“A Lot Woise”

“Steph Whitney”

“He Needs a Partner”

“Barrette Lewis”

“So What If I Did?”

“A Friend Like You”

“Henry Vivaldi”

“Process of Elimination”

“Steppin’ Out of the Shadows”

“Finale”


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Which of these audition songs for Murder for Two did you choose?

And how did your audition go? 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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