The Best Audition Songs for Putting It Together
When considering audition songs for Putting It Together, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of Sondheim from 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 Putting It Together premiered in 1992, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 2000s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Putting It Together.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Putting It Together
🎶 Need more audition song ideas? Build your audition book with a DIY Rep Book for your voice type: 200+ songs with ranges, tempos, and listening links. Or explore thousands of songs, monologues, and the Character Studio in the Theatre Trip Repertoire Studio→
Altos
“Children and Art” – Sunday in the Park with George
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies
“Liaisons” – A Little Night Music
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
“Moments in the Woods” – Into the Woods
Baritones
“Beautiful Girls” – Follies
“If You Can Find Me I’m Here” – Evening Primrose
“Love, I Hear” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Multitudes of Amys” – Company
“Talent” – Road Show
Basses
“Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Fear No More” – The Frogs
“Johanna” – Sweeney Todd
“Love Is in the Air” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (cut)
“Your Eyes Are Blue” – Marry Me a Little
Contras
“A Parade in Town” – Anyone Can Whistle
“Broadway Baby” – Follies
“Last Midnight” – Into the Woods
“Sunday in the Park with George” – Sunday in the Park with George
“The Story of Lucy and Jessie” – Follies
Mezzo-Sopranos
“I Wish I Could Forget You” – Passion
“Isn’t It?” – Saturday Night
“So Many People” – Saturday Night
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
“There Won’t Be Trumpets” – Anyone Can Whistle
Sopranos
“All For You” – Saturday Night
“Happiness” – Passion
“I Remember” – Evening Primrose
“Soon” – A Little Night Music
“What More Do I Need?” – Saturday Night
Tenors
“Finishing the Hat” – Sunday in the Park with George
“Ladies in Their Sensitivities” – Sweeney Todd
“Later” – A Little Night Music
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Putting It Together:
• “Just a Rock” from Middletown
• “Just People” from Lewiston/Clarkston
• “Like Anywhere Else” from Almost, Maine
• “Personally Responsible” from They’re Playing Our Song
• “Save the World” from A Piece of My Heart
Step 5: Get Your Free Audition Prep Tools
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.
Get Theatre Trip’s free audition prep resources, including:
☑ Your Audition Prep Checklist
☑ Printable Audition Stamp Cards
☑ Updates when new audition tools are added
Grab your free resources on Patreon→
Putting It Together Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Putting It Together. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! This is more intended to be used for 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:
“Invocation and Instructions”
“Putting It Together”
“Rich And Happy”
“Merrily We Roll Along”
“Lovely”
“Hello, Little Girl”
“My Husband The Pig”
“Everybody Ought To Have A Maid“
“Have I Got A Girl For You”
“Pretty Women”
“Sooner Or Later”
“Bang!”
“Country House””
“Unworthy Of Your Love”
Act 2:
“Back In Business”
“It’s Hot Up Here”
“More”
“There’s Always A Woman”
“Getting Married Today”
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
