The Best Audition Songs for My Fair Lady – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for My Fair Lady, it’s best to choose a timeless song from classic 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 My Fair Lady premiered in 1956, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1950s and 1960s. 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.

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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 My Fair Lady.

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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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Alfred Doolittle

“Chim Chim Cheree” – Mary Poppins

“Heart” – Damn Yankees

“I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight” – Camelot

“The Sadder But Wiser Girl” – The Music Man

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Eliza Doolittle

“I Have Confidence” – The Sound of Music

“I Whistle a Happy Tune” – The King and I

“Shall I Tell You What I Think of You?” – The King and I

“This Is All Very New to Me” – Plain and Fancy

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Freddy Eynsford-Hill

“It Only Takes a Moment” – Hello, Dolly!

“My Time of Day” – Guys and Dolls

“That’s For Me” – State Fair

“You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” – South Pacific

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Professor Higgins

“A Wonderful Day Like Today” – The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd

“How to Handle a Woman” – Camelot

“If Ever I Would Leave You” – Camelot

“The Seven Deadly Virtues” – Camelot

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Hello, Young Lovers” – The King and I

“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song

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

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“I Am in Love” – Can-Can

“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks

“Were Thine That Special Face” – Kiss Me, Kate

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Ensemble (Basses)

“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro

“I Can’t Be in Love” – Goldilocks

“Welcome Home” – Fanny

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Before I Kiss the World Goodbye” – Jennie

“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings

“The Beast In You” – Goldilocks

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

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy

“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song

“When Did I Fall in Love?” – Fiorello!

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Before I Gaze at You Again” – Camelot

“If I Were a Bell” – Guys and Dolls

“The Lusty Month of May” – Camelot

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy

“Like a God” – Flower Drum Song

“You Are Beautiful” – Flower Drum Song

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for My Fair Lady:

• “I Shall Go Mad!” from Fourteen➝

• “Ladylike” from Quality Street➝  (Phoebe)

• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry➝  (Oldbutton)

• “Tommy Has Proposed” from An Ideal Husband➝  (Mabel)

• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal➝  (Sir Stephen)

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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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My Fair Lady Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in My Fair Lady, 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:

“Why Can’t the English?” – Professor Higgins

“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” – Eliza, Ensemble

“With a Little Bit of Luck” – Alfred Doolittle, Harry, Jamie

“I’m an Ordinary Man” – Higgins

“With a Little Bit of Luck (Reprise)” – Alfred Doolittle, Ensemble

“Just You Wait” – Eliza

“The Rain in Spain” – Higgins, Eliza, Pickering

“I Could Have Danced All Night” – Eliza, Mrs. Pearce, Ensemble

“Ascot Gavotte” – Ensemble

“On the Street Where You Live” – Freddy

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Act 2:

“You Did It” – Pickering, Higgins, Mrs. Pearce, Ensemble

“Just You Wait (Reprise)” – Eliza

“On the Street Where You Live (Reprise)” – Freddy

“Show Me” – Freddy, Eliza

“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly (Reprise)” – Eliza, Ensemble

“Get Me to the Church on Time” – Alfred Doolittle, Harry, Jamie, Ensemble

“A Hymn to Him” – Higgins

“Without You” – Eliza, Higgins

“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – Higgins

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Which of these audition songs for My Fair Lady 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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