The Best Audition Songs for Sunday in the Park with George
When considering audition songs for Sunday in the Park with George, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of Sondheim from 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 Sunday in the Park with George premiered in 1984, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 (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 about Sunday in the Park with George.
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 Sunday in the Park with George
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Dot / Marie
“Children Will Listen” – Into the Woods
“Could I Leave You?” – Follies
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies
“Tell Me on a Sunday” – Tell Me on a Sunday
“Where Is the Warmth?” – The Baker’s Wife
Georges Seurat / George
“Being Alive” – Company
“Good Thing Going” – Merrily We Roll Along
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Later” – A Little Night Music
“Multitudes of Amys” – Company (cut)
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Liaisons” – A Little Night Music
“Losing My Mind” – Follies
“Moments in the Woods” – Into the Woods
Ensemble (Baritones)
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Happen” – Calvin Berger
“Now” – A Little Night Music
“You Must Meet My Wife” – A Little Night Music
Ensemble (Basses)
“Marry Me” – The Rink
“My Friends” – Sweeney Todd
“The Road You Didn’t Take” – Follies
Ensemble (Contras)
“Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife
“I’m Still Here” – Follies
“Like It Was” – Merrily We Roll Along
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Loving You” – Passion
“Soon” – A Little Night Music
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along
“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Sunday in the Park with George:
• “Maybe I’m Wrong” from The Genius
• “Standing Somewhere” from The Real Thing
• “To Be a Man” from This One Thing I Do
• “Tommy Has Proposed” from An Ideal Husband
• “What Do You See?” from Red
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Sunday in the Park with George Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Sunday in the Park with George, 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:
“Sunday in the Park with George” – Dot, George
“No Life” – Jules, Yvonne
“Color and Light” – Dot, George
“Gossip” – Old Lady, Jules, Yvonne, Ensemble
“The Day Off” – George, Ensemble
“Everybody Loves Louis” – Dot
“The One on the Left” – George, Ensemble
“Finishing the Hat” – George
“The Day Off (Reprise)” – Company
“We Do Not Belong Together” – Dot, George
“Beautiful” – Old Lady, George
“Sunday” – Company
Act 2:
“It’s Hot Up Here” – Company
“Putting It Together” – Company
“Children and Art” – Marie
“Lesson #8” – George
“Move On” – George, Dot
“Sunday (Reprise)” – George, Dot, 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.
