Audition Songs for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – By Character
When considering audition songs for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, it’s fitting to choose an upbeat song from classic 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 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a 1982 musical based on a 1954 film, the audition songs below are from between the 1940s and 1960s. 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 a cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Adam
“My Defenses Are Down” – Annie Get Your Gun
“Soliloquy” – Carousel
“There Never Was a Woman” – Goldilocks
“Wand’rin’ Star” – Paint Your Wagon
Gideon
“Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” – Oklahoma!
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“You Are Never Away” – Allegro
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Milly
“A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific
“Honey Bun” – South Pacific
“I Got Lost in His Arms” – Annie Get Your Gun
“It Might as Well Be Spring” – State Fair
Ensemble (Altos)
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please” – Panama Hattie
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Am in Love” – Can-Can
“If I Had My Druthers” – Li’l Abner
“That’s for Me” – State Fair
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro
“I Still See Elisa” – Paint Your Wagon
“To My Wife” – Fanny
Ensemble (Contras)
“How Can I Wait?” – Paint Your Wagon
“I’ve Still Got My Health” – Panama Hattie
“Ladies” – Destry Rides Again
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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Doin’ What Comes Naturally” – Annie Get Your Gun
“I Can Cook Too” – On the Town
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Many a New Day” – Oklahoma!
“So Far” – Allegro
“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream
Ensemble (Tenors)
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
“There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame” – South Pacific
“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers:
• “Goin’ North” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “How Can You Say That➝?” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “The Ideal Man!” from A Woman of No Importance➝ (Mrs. Allonby)
• “Tommy Has Proposed” from An Ideal Husband➝ (Mabel)
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
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!
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, 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:
“Bless Yore Beautiful Hide” – Adam
“Wonderful, Wonderful Day” – Milly, Ensemble
“One Man” – Milly
“Goin’ Courtin'” – Milly, Ensemble
“Love Never Goes Away” – Adam, Milly, Gideon
“Sobbin’ Women” – Adam, Ensemble
Act 2:
“The Townsfolk’s Lament” – Ensemble
“A Woman Ought To Know Her Place” – Adam
“We Gotta Make It Through The Winter” – Ensemble
“Glad That You Were Born” – Milly, Ensemble
“Love Never Goes Away (Reprise)” – Milly, Adam
“Wedding Dance” / “Finale” – Milly, Adam, Company
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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 List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
