Musical-Specific Audition Songs

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.


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.


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.


Berthe

I’m Still Here” – Follies

Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year

Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70

We Can Make It” – The Rink


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


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


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


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


Lewis

All Good Gifts” – Godspell

Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife

Starlight Express” – Starlight Express

The Only Home I Know” – Shenandoah


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


Ensemble (Altos)

Day by Day” – Godspell

Make Up My Heart” – Starlight Express

The Spark of Creation” – Children of Eden


Ensemble (Baritones)

Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!

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

The Mason” – Working


Ensemble (Basses)

Fallin’” – They’re Playing Our Song

Pilate’s Dream” – Jesus Christ Superstar

Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz


Ensemble (Contras)

Believe in Yourself” – The Wiz

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

Nobody Tells Me How” – Working


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


Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

Another Suitcase in Another Hall” – Evita

Let’s Play a Love Scene” – Fame

The Night It Had to End” – Romance/Romance


Ensemble (Sopranos)

Bless The Lord” – Godspell

Love Makes Such Fools of Us All” – Barnum

No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II


Ensemble (Tenors)

Endless Night” – The Lion King

Fabulous Feet” – The Tap Dance Kid

I Want to Make Magic” – Fame


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)


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.


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


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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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.


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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6 thoughts on “The Best Audition Songs for Pippin – By Character

    • Theatre TripPost author

      Yes! Great idea! I’ll get right on it. Thanks for the request. 🙂

  • Antoinette Henri

    What would a good song be to audition with for the roles of Fastrada, Berthe and Catherine?

    • Theatre TripPost author

      Hey Antoinette! Great question. You’ll find some audition song suggestions above for all three of those roles. But since you do still need to narrow it down from there, I would suggest first figuring out which character you most identify with – personally and vocal-wise. And from there, go through and try out each and every audition song suggestion for that role in order to see which feels like the best fit for your voice. This would be a great place to start, and I hope it helps!

    • Theatre TripPost author

      Hi Nick! Good call. I just added a few initial ideas for Lewis, and I’ll keep my ear out for other ideas this week too. 🙂

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