The Best Audition Songs for The Fantasticks – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Fantasticks, it’s fitting to choose a heartfelt 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 Fantasticks premiered in 1960, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1980s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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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 Fantasticks.
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 which character you’d like to audition for. 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 The Fantasticks
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Bellomy/Hucklebee
“A Wonderful Day Like Today” – The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd
“Everybody Ought to Have a Maid” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“I Don’t Remember Christmas” – Starting Here Starting Now
“I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” – Gigi
El Gallo
“Among My Yesterdays” – The Happy Time
“In My Own Lifetime” – The Rothschilds
“Melinda” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
“Never Will I Marry” – Greenwillow
Henry
“Beautiful Girls” – Follies
“Comedy Tonight” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“Two a Day” – Parade
Luisa
“I’ve Never Said I Love You” – Dear World
“Love Song” – Celebration
“Under the Tree” – Celebration
“What Makes Me Love Him?” – The Apple Tree
Matt
“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables
“She’s My Love” – Carnival!
“What Kind of Fool Am I?” – Stop the World – I Want to Get Off
“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables
Mortimer
“A Little Gossip” – Man of La Mancha
“Big Fish, Little Fish” – Purlie
“I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight” – Camelot
“That’s Your Funeral” – Oliver!
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Fantasticks:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “People Write Too Much” from The Genius
• “The Luxury” from The Blue Bird
• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝
• “Wicked Folly” from King Arthur’s Socks
Step 5: Audition Prep
Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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The Fantasticks Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Fantasticks, 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.
Act 1:
“Try to Remember” – El Gallo, Luisa, Matt, Hucklebee, Bellomy
“Much More” – Luisa
“Metaphor” – Matt, Luisa
“Never Say No” – Hucklebee, Bellomy
“It Depends On What You Pay” – El Gallo, Hucklebee, Bellomy
“Soon It’s Gonna Rain” – Matt, Luisa
“The Abduction Ballet” / “Happy Ending” – Company
Act 2:
“This Plum Is Too Ripe” – Matt, Luisa, Hucklebee, Bellomy
“I Can See It” – Matt, El Gallo
“Plant a Radish” – Bellomy, Hucklebee
“Round and Round” – El Gallo, Luisa, Company
“They Were You” – Matt, Luisa
“Try to Remember (Reprise)” – El Gallo
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.
