The Best Audition Songs for Songs for a New World
Do you have an upcoming audition for Songs for a New World? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Songs for a New World, broken down by vocal type.
Since Songs for a New World is a 1990s musical, the following songs are from the 1990s – 2010s. There are also lots of expressive selections below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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 Songs for a New World.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, choose a suitable song from the list below!
Altos
“Anywhere But Here” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Before It’s Over” – Dogfight
“I’m Not” – Little by Little
“See I’m Smiling” – The Last Five Years
Baritones
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“Morning After Omelet” – Next Thing You Know
“Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You?” – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Basses
“Does the Moment Ever Come?” – Just So
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“If I Sing” – Closer Than Ever
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Contras
“Let Things Go” – Ordinary Days
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
“My Body Wasn’t Why” – The Glorious Ones
“The Music Still Plays On” – A New Brain
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Mezzo-Sopranos
“Do It Alone” – Parade
“Even Though” – I Love You Because
“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42
“Tom” – Hello Again
Sopranos
“I’m Leaving You” – The Life
“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II
“Princess” – A Man of No Importance
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
Tenors
“And I Breathe” – Next Thing You Know
“Isn’t That Enough?” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Nobody Needs to Know” – The Last Five Years
“Write What You Know” – The Story of My Life
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Songs for a New World:
• “At the Table” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Church & State” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Johnny Talks Kids➝” from Frankie and Johnny… (Johnny)
• “Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Songs for a New World Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Songs for a New World. 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 general 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:
“Opening: The New World”
“On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship”
“The River Won’t Flow”
“The Steam Train”
Act 2:
“The World Was Dancing”
“I’d Give It All for You”
“Hear My Song”
Which of these audition songs for Songs for a New World 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.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.