The Best Audition Songs for The Light in the Piazza – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for The Light in the Piazza, it’s best to choose a legit song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because The Light in the Piazza premiered in 2003, 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 Light in the Piazza.
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 (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or 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)
“Adela” – Bernarda Alba
“The Face I See” – Marguerite
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Thought That I Could Live” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Reflection” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Why Does She Love Me?” – Love Never Dies
Ensemble (Basses)
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“The Great Comet of 1812” – The Great Comet
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“Another Winter in a Summer Town” – Grey Gardens
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Heaven Knows” – Far From Heaven
“Losing Track of Time” – Summer of ’42
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Love Never Dies” – Love Never Dies
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Centuries” – Death Takes a Holiday
“I Never Knew” – Far From Heaven
“Only You, Lonely You” – Bad Cinderella
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: 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 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
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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.
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 and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
