The Best Audition Songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
When considering audition songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, it’s fitting to choose a festive or family-friendly song that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a musical for young audiences, the audition songs below are all suitable for young performers. 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.). 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: Study the Show
Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show. Here’s where you can learn more about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer➝.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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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)
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“Periwinkle” – Dear Edwina
“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)
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Meet Me in St. Louis
“Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” – White Christmas
“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“It’s Better to Give” – Nuncrackers
“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – 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:
• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles
• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas
• “Peepol” from Everything So Far
• “Straight Ahead” from Turnabout Night at the Zoo
• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon
Step 5: Audition Prep
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.
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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! This 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
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.
