The Best Audition Songs for Oklahoma! – By Character
When considering audition songs for Oklahoma!, it’s fitting to choose a country 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 Oklahoma! premiered in 1943, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 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 Oklahoma!
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 whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. 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 Oklahoma!
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Ado Annie
“A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific
“How Can I Wait?” – Paint Your Wagon
“I Got the Sun In the Morning” – Annie Get Your Gun
“You Can’t Get a Man” – Annie Get Your Gun
Ali Hakim
* Since this is a speaking-heavy role, these songs feature a mix of speech and singing.
“Seventy Six Trombones” – The Music Man
“The Sadder But Wiser Girl” – The Music Man
“When I’m Being Born Again” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Aunt Eller
“Isn’t It?” – Saturday Night
“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings
“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream
Curley
“That’s For Me” – State Fair
“There But For You Go I” – Brigadoon
“Waitin’ for the Light to Shine” – Big River
“Younger Than Springtime” – South Pacific
Jud Fry
“Boy for Sale” – Oliver!
“Geraniums in the Winder” – Carousel
“Soliloquy” – Carousel
“The Highest Judge of All” – Carousel
Laurey
“How Lovely to Be a Woman” – Bye Bye Birdie
“So Far” – Allegro
“This Is All Very New to Me” – Plain and Fancy
“What’s the Use of Wond’rin’?” – Carousel
Will Parker
“All I Owe Ioway” – State Fair
“Once in Love with Amy” – Where’s Charley?
“There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame” – South Pacific
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“I Got Lost in His Arms” – Annie Get Your Gun
“The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I’ll Never Say No” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“They Call the Wind Maria” – Paint Your Wagon
Ensemble (Basses)
“I Still See Elisa” – Paint Your Wagon
“My Defenses Are Down” – Annie Get Your Gun
“Wand’rin’ Star” – Paint Your Wagon
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Little Girl From Little Rock” – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
“Doatsy Mae” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair?” – Goldilocks
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Ain’t Down Yet” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Have to Tell You” – Fanny
“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carousel
“Waitin’ for My Dearie” – Brigadoon
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Fanny” – Fanny
“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Oklahoma!:
• “A Fake” from Calamity Jane
• “Don’t Honey Me!” from Annie Get Your Gun
• “His Voice” from The Cradle Song
• “The Country” from George Washington Slept Here
• “Two Weddings” from Calamity Jane
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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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Oklahoma! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Oklahoma! 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 1:
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” – Curly
“Laurey’s Entrance” – Laurey
“The Surrey with the Fringe on Top” – Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller
“Kansas City” – Will Parker, Ensemble
“I Cain’t Say No” – Ado Annie
“Many a New Day” – Laurey, Ensemble
“It’s a Scandal! It’s a Outrage!” – Ali Hakim, Ensemble
“People Will Say We’re in Love” – Curly, Laurey
“Pore Jud Is Daid” – Curly, Jud
“Lonely Room” – Jud
“Out of My Dreams” – Laurey, Ensemble
Act 2:
“The Farmer and the Cowman” – Andrew, Aunt Eller, Will, Curley, Ado Annie, Laurey, Ensemble
“All Er Nuthin'” – Will, Ado Annie
“People Will Say We’re in Love (Reprise)” – Curly, Laurey
“Oklahoma” – Aunt Eller, Andrew, Laurey, Curly, Ensemble
“Finale” – 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.
