Audition Songs for Sweeney Todd – By Character
When considering audition songs for Sweeney Todd, it’s fitting to choose a song in the style of Sondheim 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 Sweeney Todd premiered in 1979, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1990s. 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 Sondheim, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your 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 Sweeney Todd.
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
Adolfo Pirelli
“Bolero de Amor” – Copacabana
“Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc.” – Ragtime
“I’ll Be Here Tomorrow” – The Grand Tour
“You Can Get Away With Anything” – The Woman in White
Anthony Hope
“Later” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“Not a Day Goes By” – Merrily We Roll Along [Sondheim]
“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife
“Someone Is Waiting” – Company [Sondheim]
Beggar Woman/Lucy Barker
“As Long As He Needs Me” – Oliver!
“Boy for Sale” – Oliver! [in soprano]
“Stay With Me” – Into the Woods
“The Gypsy” – Jane Eyre
Johanna Barker
“In My Life” – Les Misérables
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Soon” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“The Light in the Piazza” – The Light in the Piazza
Judge Turpin
“If I Can’t Love Her” – Beauty and the Beast
“Now” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“Stars” – Les Misérables
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mrs. Lovett
“Children and Art” – Sunday in the Park with George [Sondheim]
“Children Will Listen” – Into the Woods [Sondheim]
“Every Day a Little Death” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“How Did I End Up Here?” – Romance/Romance
Sweeney Todd
“A Man Could Go Quite Mad” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Is This What You Call Love?” – Passion [Sondheim]
Tobias Ragg
“Giants in the Sky” – Into the Woods [Sondheim]
“I’d Do Anything” – Oliver!
“Little People” – Les Misérables
“My Best Girl” – Mame
Ensemble (Altos)
“In Buddy’s Eyes” – Follies [Sondheim]
“Liaisons” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“Witch’s Lament” – Into the Woods [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Baritones)
“In Praise of Women” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion [Sondheim]
“You Must Meet My Wife” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Basses)
“Fear No More” – The Frogs [Sondheim]
“How Long Must This Go On?” – Beauty and the Beast
“Other Pleasures” – Aspects of Love
Ensemble (Contras)
“Last Midnight” – Into the Woods [Sondheim]
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
“The Miller’s Son” – A Little Night Music [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Wish I Could Forget You” – Passion [Sondheim]
“Loving You” – Passion [Sondheim]
“Take Me to the World” – Evening Primrose [Sondheim]
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Happiness” – Passion [Sondheim/solo version]
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“My True Love” – Phantom
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Confrontation” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Love Can’t Happen” – Grand Hotel
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Sweeney Todd:
• “A Thirteen-Year-Old Maid” in Young Women’s Monologues from Contemporary Plays➝
• “MacKenzie #1” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “Near Frozen” from Seven Keys to Baldpate
• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry
• “Personal➝” from Always Ridiculous➝
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!
Sweeney Todd Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Sweeney Todd, 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:
“The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” – Sweeney Todd, Ensemble
“No Place Like London” – Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman
“The Barber and His Wife” – Sweeney Todd, Anthony
“The Worst Pies in London” – Mrs. Lovett
“Poor Thing” – Mrs. Lovett
“My Friends” – Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd
“Green Finch and Linnet Bird” – Johanna
“Ah, Miss” – Anthony, Johanna, Beggar Woman
“Johanna” – Anthony
“Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir” – Tobias, Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Ensemble
“The Contest” – Pirelli, Tobias, Sweeney Todd, Ensemble
“The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” – Ensemble
“Wait” – Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd
“Kiss Me” – Johanna, Anthony
“Ladies in their Sensitivities” – Beadle, Turpin
“Pretty Women” – Sweeney Todd, Turpin, Anthony
“Epiphany” – Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett
“A Little Priest” – Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd
Act 2:
“God, That’s Good!” – Tobias, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Ensemble
“Johanna (Act II Sequence)” – Anthony, Sweeney Todd, Beggar Woman, Johanna
“By the Sea” – Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd
“Wigmaker Sequence: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd” – Sweeney Todd, Anthony, Ensemble
“Not While I’m Around” – Tobias, Mrs. Lovett
“Parlour Songs” – Mrs. Lovett, Beadle, Tobias
“City on Fire” – Beggar Woman, Johanna, Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Ensemble
“Final Sequence” – Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd, Tobias, Company
“Epilogue” – 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.
