Audition Songs for The Count of Monte Cristo – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The Count of Monte Cristo, it’s fitting to choose a dramatic 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 The Count of Monte Cristo premiered in 2009, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2000s. 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 The Count of Monte Cristo.
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
Dantès/The Count
“Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mercédès
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Please Don’t Make Me Love You” – Dracula
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Mondego
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
“Intoxication” – Marguerite
“Made of Stone” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“What’s Left of Love?” – Marguerite
Ensemble (Altos)
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Words He Doesn’t Say” – Romance/Romance
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Contras)
“Be On Your Own” – Nine
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“I’ll Be There” – The Pirate Queen
“Live With Somebody You Love” – Martin Guerre
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Count of Monte Cristo:
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “I Trust No Man➝” from Danton➝ (Robespierre)
• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Personal➝” from Always Ridiculous➝
• “The Grace of Mary Traverse” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
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 Count of Monte Cristo Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Count of Monte Cristo, 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:
“Prologue” – Ensemble
“When Love is True” – Dantès. Mercédès
“A Story Told” – Mondego, Danglars, Villefort
“I Will Be There” – Dantès. Mercédès
“Everyday a Little Death” – Dantès, Mercédès, Mondego
“Lesson’s Learned” – Abbé Faria, Dantès
“When We are Kings” – Abbé Faria, Dantès
“Pirates (Truth or Dare)” – Luisa Vampa, Dantès, Ensemble
“When the World Was Mine” – Mercédès
“Hell to Your Doorstep” – Dantès
Act 2:
“Ah, Women” – Dantès/The Count, Albert
“I Know Those Eyes” / “This Man is Dead” – Dantès/The Count, Mercédès
“Pretty Lies” – Valentine de Villefort
“All This Time” – Mercédès
“The Man I Used to Be” – Dantès/The Count
“Finale” – Dantès, Mercédès
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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.
