The Best Audition Songs for Oklahoma! – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Oklahoma!, it’s best to choose a country 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 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 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 Oklahoma!

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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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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

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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

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Aunt Eller

“Isn’t It?” – Saturday Night

“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings

“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream

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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

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Jud Fry

“Boy for Sale” – Oliver!

“Geraniums in the Winder” – Carousel

“Soliloquy” – Carousel

“The Highest Judge of All” – Carousel

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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

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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

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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

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Ensemble (Basses)

“I Still See Elisa” – Paint Your Wagon

“My Defenses Are Down” – Annie Get Your Gun

“Wand’rin’ Star” – Paint Your Wagon

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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

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

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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

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“I Have to Tell You” – Fanny

“You’ll Never Walk Alone” – Carousel

“Waitin’ for My Dearie” – Brigadoon

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Fanny” – Fanny

“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow

“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Oklahoma!:

• “Goin’ North” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

• “Little Victories” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “Jugger’s Rain #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “What Truth?” from The Cherry Orchard➝

• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

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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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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! 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:

“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

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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

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Oklahoma! 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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