The Best Audition Songs for Peter Pan – By Character

When considering audition songs for Peter Pan, it’s fitting to choose a family-friendly 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 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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 Peter Pan.

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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.

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Audition Songs for Peter Pan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“The Big Black Giant” – Me and Juliet

“There But For You Go I” – Brigadoon

“Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Once Upon a Time” – All American

“Real Live Girl” – Little Me

“The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream

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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

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Goodnight My Someone” – The Music Man

“Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” – Carnival!

“There’s Music in You” – Cinderella

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Like a God” – Flower Drum Song

“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress

“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables

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Ensemble (Trebles/Children)

“Consider Yourself” – Oliver!

“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!

“My Best Girl” – Mame

“The Perfect Nanny” – Mary Poppins

“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

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

• “A Prediction” from The Enchanted Journey

• “Ocean View” from The River Bride

• “The Luxury” from The Blue Bird

• “The Spell Is Working” from The Secret Garden

• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon

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Step 5: Audition Prep

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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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! 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.

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“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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