The Best Audition Songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe – By Vocal Type

If you’re looking for audition songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe, it’s best to choose a pop/rock song from non-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 Smokey Joe’s Cafe features songs from the 1950s and 1960s, the audition songs below are from those same eras. 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 Smokey Joe’s Café.

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Next, based on your personality and vocal type, choose a suitable song from the list below!

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Altos

“Be Anything” – Connie Francis

“Don’t Make Me Over” – Dionne Warwick

“I Only Want to Be With You” – Dusty Springfield

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Baritones

“Because” – The Dave Clark Five

“Little Sister” – Elvis Presley

“Multiplication” – Bobby Darin

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Basses

“Crackin’ Up” – Bo Diddley

“Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer” – The Four Lads

“Three Steps to Heaven” – Eddie Cochran

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Contras

“Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations

“I Wish It Would Rain” – Ain’t Too Proud

“The Look of Love” – Dusty Springfield

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

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Mezzo-Sopranos

“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Kiss” – Memphis

“I’m Ready for Love” – Martha and the Vandellas

“Somebody to Love” – Jefferson Airplane

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Sopranos

“Am I the Same Girl?” – Dusty Springfield

“Band of Gold” – Freda Payne

“My Boyfriend’s Back” – Jersey Boys

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Tenors

“Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” – Herman’s Hermits

“I’m Into Something Good” – Herman’s Hermits

“Lucille” – Jerry Lee Lewis

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for :

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

• “Harvey and I➝” from Harvey  (Elwood)

• “Hear That Song?➝” from Ohio  (Cat)

• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s  (Estelle)

• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny…  (Johnny)

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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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Which of these audition songs for Smokey Joe’s Cafe did you choose?

And how did your audition go? 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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