The Best Audition Songs for Spamalot – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Spamalot? 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 Spamalot, broken down by character.
Since Spamalot is a 2000s musical set way back in time, the following songs are from a range of time periods. There are also lots of comedic and character pieces included below.
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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 (something comedic, 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 Spamalot.
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.
Historian / Not Dead Fred / Prince Herbert
“Once Upon a Time” – All American
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
“Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress
“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz
King Arthur
“C’est Moi” – Camelot
“Dulcinea” – Man of La Mancha
“If Ever I Would Leave You” – Camelot
“The Impossible Dream” – Man of La Mancha
Patsy / Mayor
“Camelot” – Camelot
“I Really Like Him” – Man of La Mancha
“Make ‘Em Laugh” – Singin’ in the Rain
“With a Little Bit of Luck” – My Fair Lady
Sir Galahad (Dennis) / Prince Herbert’s Father / The Black Knight
“I’ll Never Say No” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“Love, I Hear” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“When Words Fail” – Shrek
“Who I’d Be” – Shrek
Sir Lancelot / French Taunter / Knight of Ni / Tim the Enchanter
“Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!
“Hard to Be the Bard” – Something Rotten!
“I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight” – Camelot
Sir Robin
“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” – Kiss Me, Kate
“Comedy Tonight” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers
“The Morning Report” – The Lion King
The Lady of the Lake
“As We Stumble Along” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Bride’s Lament” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Show Off” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Sylvia’s Lullaby” – Finding Neverland
Ensemble (Altos)
“The Revolutionary Costume for Today” – Grey Gardens
“Wait a Bit” – Just So
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“That Face” – The Producers
Ensemble (Basses)
“How to Handle a Woman” – Camelot
“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – My Fair Lady
“The Seven Deadly Virtues” – Camelot
Ensemble (Contras)
“Happily Ever After” – Once Upon a Mattress
“He Vas My Boyfriend” – Young Frankenstein
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein
“The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” – Camelot
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Before I Gaze at You Again” – Camelot
“That’ll Show Him” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“The Lusty Month of May” – Camelot
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’m Calm” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“Together Again” – Young Frankenstein
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Spamalot:
• “Aguinaldo: Mark Twain in Purgatory” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Fifty-Two From Sixty-Four➝” from The Forced Marriage➝
• “Parade” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Spamalot Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Spamalot, 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.
Act 1:
“Fisch Schlapping Song” – Mayor, Ensemble
“Monk’s Chant” / “He Is Not Dead Yet” – Monks, Sir Robin, Lancelot, Not Dead Fred, Ensemble
“Come With Me” – Lady of The Lake
“Laker Girls Cheer” – King Arthur, Patsy, Ensemble
“The Song That Goes Like This” – Galahad, Lady of The Lake
“He Is Not Dead Yet: Play-Off” – Lancelot, Ensemble
“All For One” – King Arthur, Historian, Galahad, Bedevere, Sir Robin, Lancelot
“Knights of the Round Table” / “The Song That Goes Like This” – King Arthur, Lady of The Lake, Company
“Find Your Grail” – Lady of The Lake, King Arthur, Company
“Run Away” – King Arthur, Sir Robin, Lancelot, Bedevere, Patsy, Company
Act 2:
“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” – Patsy, King Arthur, Ensemble
“Brave Sir Robin” – Minstrel
“You Won’t Succeed On Broadway” – Sir Robin, Ensemble
“Diva’s Lament (What Ever Happened To My Part?)” – Lady of The Lake
“Where Are You?” – Prince Herbert, Herbert’s Father
“His Name Is Lancelot” – Prince Herbert, Lancelot, Ensemble
“I’m All Alone” – King Arthur, Patsy, Ensemble
“Twice in Every Show” – King Arthur, Lady of the Lake
“Finale” – Company
“Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Spamalot 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.
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, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
you left out Sir Bedivere and that’s literally what I was searching for lol
Hi Keith! I’m glad you mentioned this. The reason Sir Bedevere didn’t make the list is because he doesn’t have much of a singing role. That said, he should have a baritone/tenor voice range and I would recommend trying out all three songs in the “Tenor” section above. Hope this helps a bit!