Audition Songs for The Great Comet – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, it’s fitting to choose a dramatic song from contemporary musical repertoire that aligns with the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.
Because The Great Comet premiered in 2012, 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.
* For some productions, it may be beneficial to also be proficient in an instrument. When selecting an audition piece, consider learning the accompanying part as well (on piano, guitar, etc.), just in case.
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 Great Comet.
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
Anatole Kuragin
“I Want None of This” – Radiohead [2000s/non-theatre]
“Pyramid Song” – Radiohead [2000s/non-theatre]
“Rise Above 1” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
“There’s a World” – Next to Normal
Hélène Bezukhova
“Evil Like Me” – Descendants
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz
Marya Dmitriyevna
“Isn’t It a Trial?” – Alice by Heart
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
“Surabaya-Santa” – Songs for a New World
Natasha Rostova
“Burn” – Hamilton
“Dividing Day” – The Light in the Piazza
“In My Dreams” – Anastasia
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
Pierre Bezukhov
“Edges of the World” – Fun Home
“Four Friends” – Ghost Quartet
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Subway” – Preludes
Sonya Rostova
“Hero” – Ghost Quartet
“Men of Snow” – Ingrid Michaelson [2000s/non-theatre]
“Natalya” – Preludes
“Starchild” – Ghost Quartet
Ensemble (Altos)
“Some Things Fall Away” – Alice by Heart
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Adrian” – Rocky
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
Ensemble (Contras)
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Flowers” – Hadestown
“Whispering” – Spring Awakening
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“The Gypsy” – Jane Eyre
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Tenors)
“My Petersburg” – Anastasia
“Still” – Anastasia
“The World Inside a Frame” – The Bridges of Madison County
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Great Comet:
• “Bernhardt/Hamlet (#1)” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Blue Stockings” in Contemporary Monologues for Teenagers: Female➝
• “How Can You Say That?➝” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “Moon Man Walk” 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!
The Great Comet Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Great Comet, 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:
“Prologue” – Company
“Pierre” – Pierre, Ensemble
“Moscow” – Marya, Natasha, Sonya
“The Private and Intimate Life of the House” – Bolkonsky, Mary
“Natasha & Bolkonskys” – Mary, Natasha, Bolkonsky
“No One Else” – Natasha
“The Opera” – Natasha, Sonya, Marya, Hélène, Ensemble
“Natasha & Anatole” – Natasha, Anatole
“The Duel” – Anatole, Dolokhov, Pierre, Hélène, Ensemble
“Dust and Ashes” – Pierre, Ensemble
“Sunday Morning” – Natasha, Sonya, Marya
“Charming” – Hélène
“The Ball” – Natasha, Anatole
Act 2:
“Letters” – Pierre, Natasha, Mary, Anatole, Dolokhov, Ensemble
“Sonya & Natasha” – Sonya, Natasha
“Sonya Alone” – Sonya
“Preparations” – Anatole, Dolokhov, Pierre
“Balaga” – Balaga, Anatole, Dolokhov, Ensemble
“Gypsy Lovers” / “The Abduction” – Anatole, Ensemble
“In My House” – Marya, Natasha, Sonya
“A Call to Pierre” – Marya, Pierre
“Find Anatole” – Pierre, Anatole, Hélène, Natasha
“Pierre & Anatole” – Pierre, Anatole
“Natasha Very Ill” – Sonya
“Pierre & Andrey” – Andrey, Pierre
“Pierre & Natasha” – Pierre, Natasha
“The Great Comet of 1812” – Pierre, Ensemble
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
