Audition Songs for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, it’s fitting to choose a country-tinged song 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 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas premiered in 1978, 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 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 a cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn about The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
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
Bandleader
“Give a Man Enough Rope” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Mamaw” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
“The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
Doatsy Mae
“Every Time You Smiled at Me” – Nunsense Jamboree
“It’s an Art” – Working
“The Best Man” – Pump Boys and Dinettes
Jewel Mosley
“Cleanin’ Women” – Working
“I Got Love” – Purlie
“Set Those Sails” – In Trousers
Miss Mona Stangley
“A Carnival Christmas” – Nuncrackers
“Play a Country Enut” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
“Fathers and Sons” – Working
“Look Around” – The Will Rogers Follies
“Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like” – The Will Rogers Follies
The Governor of Texas
“Big Fish, Little Fish” – Purlie
“Out There” – Barnum
“The Prince of Humbug” – Barnum
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Could’ve Gone to Nashville” – Nunsense
“Lay Down Your Head” – Violet
“The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Guv’ment” – Big River
“Hand for the Hog” – Big River
“Tell My Father” – The Civil War
Ensemble (Basses)
“See You in the Funny Papers” – Woman of the Year
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
“Waitin’ For The Light to Shine” – Big River
Ensemble (Contras)
“Nobody Tells Me How” – Working
“Seven A.M. in Phoenix” – Nunsense Jamboree
“Millwork” – Working
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Every Day of the Week is a Saturday” – Nunsense Jamboree
“I Ain’t Down Yet” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“On My Way” – Violet
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Bigger Isn’t Better” – Barnum
“One More Angel in Heaven” – Joseph
“The Only Home I Know” – Shenandoah
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas:
• “Green Pepper➝” from Cocktails at Pam’s (Estelle)
• “Jugger’s Rain #2” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Lone Star Grace” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “What I’m Talking About➝” from 9 to 5 (Hart)
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
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!
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, 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:
“20 Fans” – Bandleader, Ensemble
“A Lil’ Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place” – Mona Stangley, Ensemble
“Girl, You’re a Woman” – Mona Stangley, Jewel, Ensemble
“Texas Has a Whorehouse in It” – Melvin P. Thorpe, Ensemble
“Twenty Four Hours of Lovin’” – Jewel, Ensemble
“Doatsy Mae” – Doatsy Mae
“The Angelette March” – Ensemble
“The Aggie Song” – Ensemble
“The Bus from Amarillo” – Mona Stangley
Act 2:
“The Sidestep” – The Governor of Texas, Ensemble
“No Lies” – Mona Stangley, Jewel, Ensemble
“Good Old Girl” – Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, Ensemble
“Hard Candy Christmas” – Ensemble
“Finale” – Company
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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.
