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!
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”
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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 List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
