Audition Songs for Tarzan – By Character
When considering audition songs for Tarzan, it’s fitting to choose a song from Disney or 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 Tarzan premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 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 Tarzan.
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.
The Audition Songs
Jane Porter
“Better” – Little Women
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“Painting Her Portrait” – Jane Eyre
“The Fire Within Me” – Little Women
Kala
“Daybreak” – Amazing Grace
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
“The Gods Love Nubia” – Aida
Kerchak
“A Chance For Me” – Amazing Grace
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Still” – Anastasia
“Testimony” – Amazing Grace
Tarzan
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“One Step Closer” – The Little Mermaid
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“Some Girls” – Once on This Island
Terk
“Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek
“Friend Like Me” – Aladdin
“My Problem Right There” – Hands on a Hardbody
“Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” – Waitress
Young Tarzan
“A Letter From Charlie Bucket” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“Middle of a Moment” – James and the Giant Peach
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
Ensemble (Altos)
“Astonishing” – Little Women
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“I Know the Truth” – Aida
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“How I Am” – Little Women
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Beyond My Wildest Dreams” – The Little Mermaid
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“It Roars” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“How Will I Know?” – Death Takes a Holiday
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“Hans of the Southern Isles” – Frozen
“My Petersburg” – Anastasia
Ensemble (Trebles/Children)
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“In the Big Blue World” – Finding Nemo
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Tarzan:
• “Heir Apparently Not” in Kids’ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny➝
• “How Strange Everything Is➝” from The Three Sisters➝ (Vershinin)
• “I Intend to Be a Queen➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy)
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝ (Joy)
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!
Tarzan Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Tarzan, 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:
“Two Worlds” – Kala, Kerchak, Tarzan, Mother, Father, Ensemble
“You’ll Be In My Heart” – Kala, Ensemble
“Who Better Than Me” – Young Tarzan, Young Terk
“No Other Way” – Kerchak
“I Need to Know” – Young Tarzan
“Son of Man” – Kala, Young Terk, Young Tarzan, Tarzan, Terk, Ensemble
“Sure As Sun Turns to Moon” – Kala, Kerchak
“Waiting for This Moment” – Jane, Ensemble
“Different” – Tarzan, Jane
Act 2:
“Trashin’ the Camp” – Terk, Ensemble
“Like No Man I’ve Ever Seen” – Jane, Porter
“Strangers Like Me” – Tarzan, Jane
“For the First Time” – Jane, Tarzan
“Who Better Than Me? (Reprise)” – Terk, Tarzan
“Everything That I Am” – Young Tarzan, Tarzan, Kala, Ensemble
“You’ll Be In My Heart (Reprise)” – Tarzan, Kala
“Sure As Sun Turns to Moon (Reprise)” – Kala, Tarzan
“Two Worlds (Finale)” – Tarzan, Jane, Ensemble
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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.
