Audition Songs for My Fair Lady – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for My Fair Lady, it’s fitting to choose a 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 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.
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.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
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
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
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
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
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
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Am in Love” – Can-Can
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“Were Thine That Special Face” – Kiss Me, Kate
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro
“I Can’t Be in Love” – Goldilocks
“Welcome Home” – Fanny
Ensemble (Contras)
“Before I Kiss the World Goodbye” – Jennie
“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings
“The Beast In You” – Goldilocks
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song
“When Did I Fall in Love?” – Fiorello!
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Before I Gaze at You Again” – Camelot
“If I Were a Bell” – Guys and Dolls
“The Lusty Month of May” – Camelot
Ensemble (Tenors)
“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy
“Like a God” – Flower Drum Song
“You Are Beautiful” – Flower Drum Song
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)
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!
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.
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
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
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
