Audition Songs by Musical

Audition Songs for Putting It Together – By Vocal Type

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 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 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 comfort level.



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 [Sondheim/solo version]

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:

• “It’s Best” from Elsewhere

• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny…  (Johnny)

• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Wormhole➝” from Ohio  (Zach)


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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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! The following 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”

Do I Hear A Waltz?

“Merrily We Roll Along”

“Lovely”

“Hello, Little Girl”

“My Husband The Pig”

Every Day A Little Death

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”

Could I Leave You?


Act 2:

“Back In Business”

“It’s Hot Up Here”

The Ladies Who Lunch

The Road You Didn’t Take

Live Alone And Like It

“More”

“There’s Always A Woman”

Buddy’s Blues

Good Thing Going

Marry Me A Little

“Getting Married Today”

Being Alive

Like It Was

Old Friends


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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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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