The Best Audition Songs for Ruthless! – By Character
When considering audition songs for Ruthless!, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song 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 Ruthless! premiered in 1992, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s 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 Ruthless!
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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 Ruthless!
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Louise Lerman/Betty/Eve
“All I Want for Christmas” – Nuncrackers
“Die Vampire, Die!” – [title of show]
“My Friend, The Dictionary” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Life With Harold” – The Full Monty
Judy Denmark/Ginger Del Marco
“Colored Lights” – The Rink
“Dancing All the Time” – Big
“Holding to the Ground” – Falsettos
“Willing to Ride” – Steel Pier
Lita Encore
“Everybody Wants to Do a Musical” – Nick & Nora
“Only One” – Elegies: A Song Cycle
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“They Don’t Know” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Myrna Thorn
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I Am Here to Stay” – Nunsense II
“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]
“Times Like This” – Lucky Stiff
Sylvia St. Croix
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers
“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid
“Stupid Things I Won’t Do” – Infinite Joy
Tina Denmark
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“My New Philosophy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge
“Picture Show” – Bonnie & Clyde [Young Bonnie’s part]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Ruthless!:
• “Fully Entranced” from A Fine Monster You Are
• “Head Usher” from Death Suite
• “Pineapple Chunks” from The Real Thing
• “The Latter” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
• “Typical Capricorn” from The Marriage of Bette and Boo
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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Ruthless! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Ruthless!, 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.
* 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:
“Tina’s Mother” – Judy
“Born To Entertain” – Tina
“Talent” – Sylvia
“To Play This Part” – Tina
“Teaching Third Grade” – Miss Thorn
“Where Tina Gets It From” – Judy, Sylvia
“Pippi in Tahiti” – Louise
“Kisses and Hugs” – Judy
“Teaching Third Grade (Reprise)” – Miss Thorn
“Talent (Reprise)” – Sylvia
“I Hate Musicals” – Lita
“Angel Mom” – Judy, Tina
Act 2:
“Penthouse Apartment” – Eve
“It Will Never Be That Way Again” – Ginger
“I Want the Girl” – Sylvia
“There’s More To Life” – Tina
“Parents And Children” – Ginger, Tina
“Ruthless!” – Ginger, Sylvia, Tina
“Talent (Reprise 2)” – Tina
“Ruthless! (Reprise)” – 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.
