Musical-Specific Audition Songs

The Best Audition Songs for Peter Pan – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Peter Pan, it’s best to choose a family-friendly 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 Peter Pan premiered in 1954, 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.


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 Peter Pan.


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.


Captain Hook

I Am Aldolpho” – The Drowsy Chaperone

Reviewing the Situation” – Oliver!

Those Were The Good Old Days” – Damn Yankees

With a Little Bit of Luck” – My Fair Lady


Peter Pan

A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific

Be Kind to Your Parents” – Fanny

Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl

The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane


Wendy Darling

How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” – Finian’s Rainbow

It Might as Well Be Spring” – State Fair

Little Lamb” – Gypsy

In My Own Little Corner” – Cinderella


Ensemble (Altos)

Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream

I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song

My Favorite Things” – The Sound of Music


Ensemble (Baritones)

The Big Black Giant” – Me and Juliet

There But For You Go I” – Brigadoon

Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress


Ensemble (Basses)

Once Upon a Time” – All American

Real Live Girl” – Little Me

The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream


Ensemble (Contras)

Sensitivity” – Once Upon a Mattress

The Beast In You” – Goldilocks

Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair?” – Goldilocks


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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

He Was Tall” – Cinderella

Look to the Rainbow” – Finian’s Rainbow

You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love


Ensemble (Sopranos)

Goodnight My Someone” – The Music Man

Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” – Carnival

There’s Music in You” – Cinderella


Ensemble (Tenors)

Like a God” – Flower Drum Song

Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress

Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables


Ensemble (Trebles/Children)

Consider Yourself” – Oliver!

I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!

My Best Girl” – Mame

The Perfect Nanny” – Mary Poppins

Where Is Love?” – Oliver!


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Peter Pan:

• “Flying” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown  (Lucy)

• “The Flying Dream” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝

• “We’ll Figure It Out” in Monologues for Kids and Tweens➝

• “You Know What➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown  (Patty)


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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Peter Pan Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Peter Pan, 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.


Tender Shepherd” – Mrs. Darling, Michael, John, Wendy

I Gotta Crow” – Peter Pan

Neverland” – Peter Pan, Wendy

“I’m Flying” – Peter Pan, John, Wendy, Michael

“Pirate Song” / “Hook’s Tango” – Captain Hook, Ensemble

Wendy” – Peter Pan, Ensemble

I Won’t Grow Up” – Peter Pan, Ensemble

“Ugh-A-Wug” – Peter Pan, Tiger Lily

Distant Melody” – Peter Pan, Wendy

Captain Hook’s Waltz” – Captain Hook, Ensemble

“I Gotta Crow (Reprise)” – Peter Pan, Michael, Wendy, Ensemble

“Finale” – Company


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Which of these audition songs for Peter Pan 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.


Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album ListShe holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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