The Best Audition Songs for Sister Act – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Sister Act, it’s best to choose a disco, gospel, pop, or R&B song from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.

Because Sister Act premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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.

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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 Sister Act.

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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, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.

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Deloris Van Cartier

“Are You a Believer?” – Ghost

“I Didn’t Plan It” – Waitress

“It’s a Sign” – If/Then

“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty

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Eddie Souther

“I’ll Be Here” – The Wild Party

“Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale

“One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

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Mother Superior

“Days of Plenty” – Little Women

“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit

“Only One” – Elegies: A Song Cycle

“There’s Only One Way to End Your Prayers” – Nunsense II

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Shank / Curtis Jackson

“Don’t Take Much” – The Life

“Patriotic” – Rocky

“That’s What He Said” – Parade

“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick

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Sister Mary Patrick

“I Am Playing Me” – [title of show]

“Look Ma, I Made It” – Nunsense II

“Morning Person” – Shrek

“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom

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Sister Mary Robert

“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast

“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess

“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women

“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Hell No!” – The Color Purple

“I Am Here to Stay” – Nunsense II

“I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Do Something” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“The Flip Side” – Rocky

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Heaven Help Me” – Footloose

“Poor Child” – The Wild Party

“We Look to You” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Big Love” – Memphis

“Don’t Wish Too Hard” – The Boy From Oz

“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Brand New You” – 13 

“Push Da Button” – The Color Purple

“You Can’t Get to Heaven” – The Life

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Charity” – Daddy Long Legs

“Say a Prayer” – Memphis

“Unstoppable” – Tootsie

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Sister Act:

• “Agnes of God” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “All Kidding Aside” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “As Is” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “I Took the Long Way➝” from Footloose  (Shaw)

• “Once a Catholic” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

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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!

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Sister Act Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Sister Act, 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.

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Act 1:

“Take Me to Heaven” – Deloris, Ensemble

“Fabulous, Baby!” – Deloris, Ensemble

“Here Within These Walls” – Mother Superior, Ensemble

“It’s Good to Be a Nun” – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Ensemble

“When I Find My Baby” – Shank/Curtis, Ensemble

“Do the Sacred Mass” – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Ensemble

“I Could Be That Guy” – Eddie

“Raise Your Voice” – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Ensemble

“Take Me to Heaven (Reprise)” – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“Sunday Morning Fever” – Deloris, Mother Superior, Patrick, Robert, Lazarus, Ensemble

“Lady in the Long Black Dress” – Ensemble

“I Haven’t Got a Prayer” – Mother Superior

“Bless Our Show” – Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Robert, Mary Lazarus, Ensemble

“The Life I Never Led” – Mary Robert

“Fabulous, Baby! (Reprise)” – Deloris, Ensemble

“Sister Act” – Deloris

“When I Find My Baby (Reprise)” – Shank/Curtis

“The Life I Never Led (Reprise)” – Mary Robert

“Sister Act (Reprise)” – Deloris, Mother Superior, Patrick, Robert, Lazarus, Ensemble

“Spread the Love Around” – Company

“Raise Your Voice (Finale)” – Company

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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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Which of these audition songs for Sister Act 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.

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