The Best Audition Songs for Spamalot – By Character
When considering audition songs for Spamalot, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because Spamalot is a contemporary musical set in medieval times, the audition songs below are from musicals from a wide range of time periods. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
Step 1: Review Audition Info
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
Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Whatever you choose, try to stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and style.
Audition Songs for Spamalot
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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
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:
• “Launcelot’s Haberdashery” from A Connecticut Yankee
• “Respect for Cooks” from The Dragon
• “Three Great Events” from A Connecticut Yankee
• “Worth Dying For” from The Three Musketeers
• “You Won’t Misunderstand Me” from The Goal
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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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! This 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:
“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
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.
