The Best Audition Songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, broken down by character.
Since Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a contemporary musical with lots of older/classic songs mixed in, the following songs are from a wide range of musicals. In addition, there are lots of holiday vibes below in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Some casting calls for Rudolph may even just request that you prepare your favorite holiday song. In that case, make sure to do that! Always select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.
Step 2: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis and character descriptions➝.
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Hermey
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“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“Friend” – Snoopy!!!
“Just One Person” – Snoopy!!!
“Sparklejollytwinklejingley” – Elf
Rudolph
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“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“Different” – Honk!
“Just Like Him” – Elf
Sam
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“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“That Man Over There” – Miracle on 34th Street
“The Christmas Box” – Nuncrackers
“White Christmas” – Holiday Inn
Santa
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“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“More I Cannot Wish You” – Guys and Dolls
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf
“Wonderful” – Wicked
Ensemble (Altos)
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Meet Me in St. Louis
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Don’t Be Anything Less” – Snoopy!!!
“The Candy Man” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble (Basses)
“Christmas Children” – Scrooge!
“Reindeers are Better Than People” – Frozen
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Contras)
“Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” – White Christmas
“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan
“Tender Shepherd” – Peter Pan
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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – Holiday Inn
“Nothing More to Say” – Holiday Inn
“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“Hugo’s First Case” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Almost Nearly Perfect” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
• “A Pony for Christmas” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Loyalty” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Snowballs” in The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “The Not-So-Nice List” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “Unite” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, 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:
“A Holly Jolly Christmas” – Sam
“Jingle, Jingle, Jingle” – Santa, Rudolph, Donner
“When Santa Gets Your Letter” – Ensemble
“We’re a Couple of Misfits (Intro)” – Hermey
“We’re a Couple of Misfits (Continued)” – Rudolph
“There’s Always Tomorrow” – Clarice, Ensemble
“We Are Santa’s Elves” – Ensemble
“We’re a Couple of Misfits” – Hermey, Rudolph
“Fame and Fortune” – Yukon, Hermey, Rudolph
Act 2:
“Silver and Gold” – Sam
“The Most Wonderful Day of the Year” – Ensemble
“There’s Always Tomorrow (Reprise)” – Rudolph
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Santa, Mrs. Claus, Ensemble
“We Are Santa’s Elves (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“A Holly Jolly Christmas (Reprise)” – Sam, Company
“A Merry, Merry Christmas to You” – Santa, Rudolph, Ensemble
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.