The Best Audition Songs for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, it’s best to choose a pop or disco musical theatre or non-theatre song that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because Priscilla, Queen of the Desert features 1960s-1990s music, the audition songs below are all from those same eras. 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 Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
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.
Adam / Felicia
“Making Love Out of Nothing At All” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
“Without You” – Disaster!
“We Gotta Get Out of this Place” – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Benji
“I’ll Be There” – The Jackson 5 [1970s/non-theatre]
“Never Can Say Goodbye” – The Jackson 5 [1970s/non-theatre]
“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz
Bernadette
“Forever” – Kenny Loggins [1980s/non-theatre]
“Here I Am” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
“Wig in a Box” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Bob
“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles
“Song on the Sand” – La Cage aux Folles
“Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton [1970s/non-theatre]
Miss Understanding
“Don’t Wish Too Hard” – The Boy From Oz
“Knowing Me, Knowing You” – Mamma Mia!
“Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!
Mitzi / Tick
“I Am What I Am” – La Cage aux Folles
“I Still Call Australia Home” – The Boy From Oz
“Once Before I Go” – The Boy From Oz
Ensemble (Altos)
“All Through the Night” – Cyndi Lauper [1980s/non-theatre]
“Last Dance” – Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
“The Way of Love” – The Cher Show
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
“The Origin of Love” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Ensemble (Basses)
“Nikita” – Elton John [1980s/non-theatre]
“Wicked Little Town” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch
“Your Song” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Contras)
“Fernando” – ABBA [1970s/non-theatre]
“Solitaire” – Laura Branigan [1980s/non-theatre]
“The Winner Takes It All” – Mamma Mia!
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Bad Girls” – Donna Summer [1970s/non-theatre]
“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan [1970s/non-theatre]
“She Works Hard for the Money” – Donna Summer [1970s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Lost in Love” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
“The Stranger” – Movin’ Out
“We All Fall in Love Sometimes” – Elton John [1970s/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert:
• “Album” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Hear That Song?➝” from Ohio (Cat)
• “It’s Never One Thing➝” from Shows for Days (Irene)
• “That’s All I Got➝” from Other Desert Cities (Trip)
• “Well, We Were Doing This➝” from A Chorus Line (Paul)
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!
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, 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.
Act 1:
“It’s Raining Men” – Tick, Ensemble
“What’s Love Got to Do with It?” – Miss Understanding
“Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Bernadette, Tick, Company
“Material Girl” – Felicia, Ensemble
“Go West” – Bernadette, Tick, Adam, Company
“I Say a Little Prayer” – Tick, Ensemble
“I Love the Nightlife” – Shirley, Bernadette, Mitzi, Felicia, Company
“True Colors” – Bernadette, Mitzi, Felicia
“Color My World” – Adam, Tick, Bernadette, Company
“I Will Survive” – Bernadette, Felicia, Mitzi, Jimmy, Company
Act 2:
“A Fine Romance” – Young Bernadette, Ensemble
“Shake Your Groove Thing” – Mitzi, Bernadette, Felicia, Ensemble
“Pop Muzik” – Cynthia, Company
“A Fine Romance (Reprise)” – Bob
“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – Adam, Ensemble
“Hot Stuff” – Felicia, Bernadette, Ensemble
“MacArthur Park” – Bernadette, Tick, Ensemble
“Always on My Mind” / “I Say a Little Prayer” – Tick, Benji
“Like a Prayer” – Felicia, Company
“We Belong” – Felicia, Mitzi, Bernadette, Company
“Finale” – Company
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Which of these audition songs for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 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.
