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 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 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 about Nuncrackers.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
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:
• “All Kidding Aside” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “As Is” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Once a Catholic” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Not-So-Nice List” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
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!
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! 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 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
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.
