Audition Songs for Scrooge! – By Character
When considering audition songs for Scrooge!, it’s fitting to choose a festive or dramatic 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 Scrooge! 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 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 Scrooge!
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
The Audition Songs
Bob Cratchit
“Does the Moment Ever Come?” – Just So
“I Am My Own Invention” – Wonderland
“I Was Here” – The Glorious Ones
“Never the Luck” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Ebenezer Scrooge
“A Man Could Go Quite Mad” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“I Don’t Understand the Poor” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“The Life That You Wished For” – Chaplin
“Where Are All the People?” – Chaplin
Tiny Tim
“Getting Tall” – Nine
“Home Again” – Captain Louie
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“Round-Shouldered Man” – The Secret Garden
Ensemble (Altos)
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Beautiful Things” – Doctor Dolittle
“Look At All the People” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Baritones)
“How I Am” – Little Women
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“If I Left London” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“There’s Always One You Can’t Forget” – Dance a Little Closer
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Days of Plenty” – Little Women
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World
“Home” – Beauty and the Beast
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“At the Grand Hotel” – The Grand Hotel
“Winter’s on the Wing” – The Secret Garden
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Scrooge!:
• “I Must Say” from The Importance of Being Earnest➝ (Lady Bracknell)
• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry➝ (Oldbutton)
• “Shadow” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
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!
Scrooge! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Scrooge!, 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.
* 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:
“A Christmas Carol” – Ensemble
“Christmas Children” – Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Kathy Cratchit, Ensemble
“Father Christmas” – Tom Jenkins, Company
“I Hate People” – Scrooge
“Make the Most of This World” – Jacob Marley, Ensemble
“It’s Not My Fault!” – Scrooge
“Sing A Christmas Carol (Reprise)” – Scrooge and Children
“December the Twenty-Fifth” – Ensemble
“Happiness” – Ebenezer, Isabel, Scrooge, Christmas Past
“You…You” – Scrooge, Young Ebenezer
“It’s Not My Fault (Reprise)” – Scrooge
“I Like Life” – Christmas Present, Scrooge, Company
Act 2:
“The Beautiful Day” – Tiny Tim, Ensemble
“The Minister’s Cat” – Ensemble
“A Better Life” – Scrooge
“Thank You Very Much” – Scrooge, Tom, Company
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge
“Finale” – Scrooge, Company
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
