The Best Audition Songs for The Light in the Piazza – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for The Light in the Piazza? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for The Light in the Piazza, broken down by character.
Since The Light in the Piazza is a contemporary musical, the following songs are from contemporary shows as well. In addition, there are lots of legit and classical styles below in order to match the style of the show.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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: Get to know the show
In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to read through the synopsis while listening to the The Light in the Piazza cast album➝.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Clara Johnson
“How Will I Know?” – Death Takes a Holiday
“No One Else” – The Great Comet
“Once Upon Another Time” – Love Never Dies
“Who Is This Man?” – Death Takes a Holiday
Fabrizio Naccarelli
* Be prepared to sing with an Italian accent if asked
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“Evermore Without You” – The Woman in White
“In a Crowd of Thousands” – Anastasia [Dmitry’s part]
“Til I Hear You Sing” – Love Never Dies
Franca Naccarelli
* Be prepared to sing with an Italian accent if asked
“Almost Real” – The Bridges of Madison County
“Look With Your Heart” – Love Never Dies
“To Build a Home” – The Bridges of Madison County
“What Do You Call a Man Like That?” – The Bridges of Madison County
Margaret Johnson
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“Losing Roberto” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Pink” – War Paint
“Will You?” – Grey Gardens
Signor Naccarelli
* Be prepared to sing with an Italian accent if asked
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“I Was Here” – The Glorious Ones
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Altos)
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” – Grey Gardens
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Centuries” – Death Takes a Holiday
“I Thought That I Could Live” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Why Does She Love Me?” – Love Never Dies
Ensemble (Basses)
“Temporarily Lost” – The Bridges of Madison County
“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
Ensemble (Contras)
“Adela” – Bernarda Alba
“How Did I Get to Where I Am?” – Marguerite
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
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Ensemble (Mezzos)
“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Love Never Dies” – Love Never Dies
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far from Heaven
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Never Knew” – Far from Heaven
“Only You, Lonely You” – Cinderella
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Light in the Piazza:
• “Fun House Mirror” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “It’s Best➝” from Elsewhere➝
• “Play Memory” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
Final Step: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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The Light in the Piazza Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Light in the Piazza, 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:
“Statues and Stories” – Margaret, Clara
“The Beauty Is” – Clara
“Il Mondo Era Vuoto” – Fabrizio
“Passeggiata” – Fabrizio, Clara
“The Joy You Feel” – Franca
“Dividing Day” – Margaret
“Hysteria” – Clara, Margaret
“Say It Somehow” – Clara, Fabrizio
Act 2:
“Aiutami” – Fabrizio, Giuseppe, Signor, Franca
“The Light in the Piazza” – Clara
“Octet” – Company
“The Beauty Is (Reprise)” – Margaret
“Let’s Walk” – Signor, Margaret
“Love to Me” – Fabrizio
“Fable” – Margaret
Which of these audition songs for The Light in the Piazza did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre, a TESOL drama certificate, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.