The Best Audition Songs for Once on This Island – By Character
When considering audition songs for Once on This Island, it’s fitting to choose a heartfelt 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 Once on This Island premiered in 1990, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2010s. 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 Once on This Island.
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 Once on This Island
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Agwe
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
“Make Them Hear You” – Ragtime
“They Live in You” – The Lion King
“Wheels of a Dream” – Ragtime
Andrea Deveraux
“China Doll” – Marguerite
“The Finer Things” – Jane Eyre
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
“Will You?” – Grey Gardens
Asaka
“Circle of Life” – The Lion King
“Hell No!” – The Color Purple
“Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act
“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life
Daniel Beauxhomme
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“Take a Chance on Me” – Little Women
Erzulie
“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“The Gods Love Nubia” – Aida
Papa Ge
“Easy as Life” – Aida
“Sweet Child” – The Little Mermaid
“The Court of Miracles” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ti Moune
“Almost There” – The Princess and the Frog (Film)
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid
“Something of My Own” – Dessa Rose
“That’s How You Know” – Enchanted (Film)
Tonton Julian
“I Was Here” – The Glorious Ones
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Love Who You Love” – A Man of No Importance
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Can You Find It In Your Heart?” – Footloose
“My Strongest Suit” – Aida
“Twelve Children” – Dessa Rose
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Ink” – Dessa Rose
“The Hardest Part of Love” – Children of Eden
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
“White Milk & Red Blood” – Dessa Rose
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“Dance to the Day” – The Prince of Egypt
“Push Da Button” – The Color Purple
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“Princess” – A Man of No Importance
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Another Pyramid” – Aida
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“Lost in the Wilderness” – Children of Eden
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Once on This Island:
• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey
• “Full of Promise” from The River Bride
• “Ocean View” from The River Bride
• “On the Horizon” from The River Bride
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
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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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Once on This Island Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Once on This Island, 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.
“We Dance” – Ensemble
“One Small Girl” – Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Tonton, Mama Euralie, Little Girl, Ensemble
“Waiting for Life” – Ti Moune, Ensemble
“And the Gods Heard Her Prayer” / “Rain” – Asaka, Agwe, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Ensemble
“Discovering Daniel” / “Pray” – Ti Moune, Mama, Tonton, Ensemble
“Forever Yours” – Ti Moune, Daniel, Papa Ge
“The Sad Tale of the Beauxhommes” – Armond, Ensemble
“Ti Moune”- Ti Moune, Mama, Tonton
“Mama Will Provide” – Asaka, Ensemble
“Some Say” – Ensemble
“The Human Heart” – Erzulie, Ensemble
“Gossip” – Daniel, Ti Moune, Armand, Ensemble
“Some Girls” – Daniel
“The Ball” – Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune, Ensemble
“Ti Moune’s Dance” – Erzulie, Asaka, Agwe, Papa Ge, Ensemble
“When We Are Wed” – Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune
“Forever Yours (Reprise)” – Papa Ge, Ti Moune, Erzulie, Ensemble
“A Part of Us” – Mama, Little Ti Moune, Erzulie, Asaka, Agwe, Tonton, Ensemble
“Why We Tell the Story” – Ensemble
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.
