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
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
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!
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 List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
