The Best Audition Songs for Nuncrackers – By Character
When considering audition songs for Nuncrackers, it’s fitting to choose a comedic song from 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 Nuncrackers premiered in 1998, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 2000s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 comedic, 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 Nuncrackers.
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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.
Audition Songs for Nuncrackers
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Father Virgil Manly Trott
“Does the Moment Ever Come?” – Just So
“Easier to Love” – Baby
“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?
“The Mason” – Working
Sister Mary Hubert
“Bless The Lord” – Godspell
“Learn Your Lessons Well” – Godspell
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life
Sister Mary Paul (Amnesia)
“Be Good or Be Gone” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
“Doatsy Mae” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“Hard Candy Christmas” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“I Could’ve Gone to Nashville” – Nunsense
Sister Mary Regina (Reverend Mother)
“Broadway Baby” – Follies
“No Time At All” – Pippin
“Only One” – Elegies: A Song Cycle
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
Sister Robert Anne
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I Am Here to Stay” – Nunsense II
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“My Big Mistake” – The Will Rogers Follies
Children
“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana” – A Christmas Story
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
“When Children Rule the World” – Whistle Down the Wind
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Nuncrackers:
• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles
• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas
• “Final Straw” from Perfect Wedding
• “Meaning of a Flower” from Everything So Far
• “The Holidays” from The Twelve Dates of Christmas
Step 5: Get Your Free Audition Prep Tools
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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Nuncrackers Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Nuncrackers 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.
Act I:
“Christmas Time Is Nunsense Time” – Regina, Hubert, Anne, Leo, Paul, Virgil
“Santa’s Little Teapot” – Children
“Twelve Days Prior to Christmas” – Anne, Hubert, Paul
“The Christmas Box” – Virgil
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Paul, Hubert, Anne, Virgil
“A Carnival Christmas” – Regina
Act II:
“Three Hundred Sixty Four Days” – Regina, Hubert, Anne, Paul
“Jesus Was Born in Brooklyn” – Anne, Ensemble
“In the Convent” – Regina, Hubert, Anne, Paul, Virgil
“The Three Kings” – Hubert, Anne, Paul
“All I Want for Christmas” – Anne
“It’s Better to Give” – Hubert, Ensemble
“Christmas Time Is Nunsense Time (Reprise) – Company
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.
