Audition Songs by Musical

Audition Songs for The Full Monty – By Character

When considering audition songs for The Full Monty, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven song from contemporary 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 Full Monty premiered in 2000, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 Full Monty.


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.



Dave Bukatinsky

Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale

One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale

Whaddya Do” – Tootsie


Georgie Bukatinsky

It’s a Sign” – If/Then

It’s Not About Me” – The Prom

What You Got” – Freaky Friday


Harold Nichols

Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains

I Cannot Hear the City” – Sweet Smell of Success

I Miss the Music” – Curtains


Jeanette Burmeister

Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot

Nice” – It Shoulda Been You

What They Never Tell You” – It Shoulda Been You


Jerry Lukowski

Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale

Butter Outta Cream” – Catch Me If You Can

Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


Malcolm Macgregor

Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day

Run Away With Me” – The Mad Ones

You Never Know” – If/Then


Noah “Horse” T. Simmons

Big Love” – Memphis

Don’t Let Me Go” – Shrek

My Problem Right There” – Hands on a Hardbody


Vicki Nichols

Here I Am” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom

Time Stood Still” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


Ensemble (Altos)

Betsy’s Getting Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas

Jet Set” – Catch Me If You Can

What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


Ensemble (Baritones)

A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas

Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can

I’d Order Love” – First Date


Ensemble (Basses)

Come to an Agreement” – Honeymoon in Vegas

Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick


Ensemble (Contras)

Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie

Heart to Hart” – 9 to 5

Live in Living Color” – Catch Me If You Can


Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas

My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger

What I Know Now” – Beetlejuice


Ensemble (Tenors)

Caralee” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can

When You Say Vegas” – Honeymoon in Vegas


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Full Monty:

• “At the Table” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Bridge Partners” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Mic” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Mom, Dad and a Bad Idea (#2)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Playing With Fired” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝


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!

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The Full Monty Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Full Monty 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:

“Scrap” – Jerry, Dave, Malcolm, Ethan, Ensemble

It’s a Woman’s World” – Georgie, Ensemble

Man” – Jerry, Dave

“Big-Ass Rock” – Jerry, Dave, Malcolm

Life With Harold” – Vicki, Ensemble

“Big Black Man” – Horse, Ensemble

“You Rule My World” – Dave, Harold

“Michael Jordan’s Ball” – Jerry, Ensemble


Act 2:

Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – Jeanette, Ensemble

Breeze Off the River” – Jerry

“The Goods” – Jerry, Horse, Georgie, Vicki, Ensemble

“You Walk with Me” – Malcolm, Ethan

“You Rule My World (Reprise)” – Georgie, Vicki

“Let It Go” – 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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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