Audition Songs for Something Rotten! – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Something Rotten!, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Something Rotten! premiered in 2015, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 Something Rotten!
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.
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The Audition Songs
Beatrice/Bea
“Better” – Little Women
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical The Musical
Nick Bottom
“Gotta Get Out” – The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Betrayed” – The Producers
Nigel
“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“Her Voice” – The Little Mermaid
“Just Like Him” – Elf
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
Portia
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“My Friend, The Dictionary” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“Sing Your Own Song” – Dear Edwina
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q
Thomas Nostradamus
“A Day for the Cat In the Hat” – Seussical
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers
William Shakespeare
“Jeff Sums It Up” – Tootsie
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Unstoppable” – Tootsie
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Altos)
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“Michael’s Reprise” – Tootsie
“That Face” – The Producers
Ensemble (Basses)
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown
“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“Together Again” – Young Frankenstein
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Something Rotten!:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry
• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝ (Flub)
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!
Something Rotten! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Something Rotten!, 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:
“Welcome to the Renaissance” – Minstrel, Company
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Nick, Nigel, Ensemble
“Right Hand Man” – Bea, Nick, Nigel
“God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)” – Nick
“A Musical” – Nostradamus, Nick, Ensemble
“I Love the Way” – Portia, Nigel
“Will Power” – Shakespeare, Ensemble
“Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top” – Nick, Company
Act 2:
“Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise)” – Minstrel
“Hard to Be the Bard” – Shakespeare, Ensemble
“It’s Eggs!” – Nick, Ensemble
“We See the Light” – Portia, Nigel, Brother Jeremiah, Nick, Ensemble
“To Thine Own Self” – Nigel, Nick, Shakespeare, Ensemble
“Right Hand Man (Reprise)” – Bea
“Something Rotten!” – Ensemble
“Make an Omelette” – Nick, Company
“To Thine Own Self (Reprise)” – Nick
“Finale” – 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.
