The Best Audition Songs for Pippin – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Pippin, it’s best to choose a theatrical song from pre-contemporary 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 Pippin premiered in 1972, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 Pippin.

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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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Berthe

“I’m Still Here” – Follies

“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year

“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70

“We Can Make It” – The Rink

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Catherine

“Disneyland” – Smile

“Nothing Really Happened” – Is There Life After High School?

“Take That Look Off Your Face” – Tell Me on a Sunday

“What I Did for Love” – A Chorus Line

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Charlemagne (Charles)

“In My Own Lifetime” – The Rothschilds

“Never the Luck” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood

“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum

“The Hardest Part of Love” – Children of Eden

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Fastrada

“A Call From the Vatican” – Nine

“Bring on the Men” – Jekyll & Hyde

“Nobody Does It Like Me” – Seesaw

“Strong Woman Number” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road

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Leading Player

“By My Side” – Godspell

“He’s the Wizard” – The Wiz

“Save the People” – Godspell

“The Feeling That We Have” – The Wiz

“You Can’t Win” – The Wiz

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Lewis

“All Good Gifts” – Godspell

“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife

“Starlight Express” – Starlight Express

“The Only Home I Know” – Shenandoah

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Pippin

“A World Without You” – Children of Eden

“Beautiful City” – Godspell

“Dreamer in Disguise” – Carrie

“Lost in the Wilderness” – Children of Eden

“On the Willows” – Godspell

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Day by Day” – Godspell

“Make Up My Heart” – Starlight Express

“The Spark of Creation” – Children of Eden

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!

“The Kid Inside” – Is There Life After High School?

“The Mason” – Working

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Fallin’” – They’re Playing Our Song

“Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar

“Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Believe in Yourself” – The Wiz

“I Still Believe in Love” – They’re Playing Our Song

“Nobody Tells Me How” – Working

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

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Another Suitcase in Another Hall” – Evita

“Let’s Play a Love Scene” – Fame

“The Night It Had to End” – Romance/Romance

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Bless The Lord” – Godspell

“Love Makes Such Fools of Us All” – Barnum

“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Endless Night” – The Lion King

“Fabulous Feet” – The Tap Dance Kid

“I Want to Make Magic” – Fame

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Pippin:

• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝

• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s  (Estelle)

• “Maybe I’m Wrong” from The Genius➝  (Boy)

• “Well, We Were Doing This➝” from A Chorus Line  (Paul)

• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝  (Flub)

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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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Pippin Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Pippin, 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:

“Magic to Do” – Leading Player, Fastrada, Berthe, Lewis, Charles, Ensemble

“Corner of the Sky” – Pippin

“War Is a Science” – Charles, Pippin, Ensemble

“Glory” – Leading Player, Ensemble

“Simple Joys” – Leading Player

“No Time at All” – Berthe, Ensemble

“With You” – Pippin

“Spread a Little Sunshine” – Fastrada

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Act 2:

“Morning Glow” – Pippin, Ensemble

“On the Right Track” – Leading Player, Pippin

“There He Was” – Catherine

“Kind of Woman” – Catherine, Ensemble

“Extraordinary” – Pippin

“Love Song” – Pippin, Catherine

“I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” – Catherine

“Finale” – Leading Player, Fastrada, Pippin, 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 Pippin 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.

* Featured image is by Branko Collin.

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