The Best Audition Songs for The Lightning Thief – By Character

When considering audition songs for The Lightning Thief, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock 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 Lightning Thief premiered in 2014, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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.

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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 Lightning Thief.

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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 whether to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. 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.

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Audition Songs for The Lightning Thief

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Annabeth Chase

“Alyssa Greene” – The Prom

“Home” – Beetlejuice

“I See Stars” – Mean Girls

“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal

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Grover Underwood

“Loser Geek Whatever” – Be More Chill

“Michael in the Bathroom” – Be More Chill

“Purpose” – Avenue Q

“World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf

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Percy Jackson

“Aftershocks” – Next to Normal

“Freeze Your Brain” – Heathers

“I’m Alive” – Next to Normal

“There’s a World” – Next to Normal

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Didn’t I See This Movie?” – Next to Normal

“On Monday” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Hold On” – Lysistrata Jones

“Vows” – Freaky Friday

“Whatsername” – American Idiot

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman

“This Is Not An Exit” – American Psycho

“We Look to You” – The Prom

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Bouncing Off the Walls” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

“Step One” – Kinky Boots

“Turn Off the Dark” – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman

“Requiem” – Dear Evan Hansen

“The Lamest Place in the World” – 13

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“He’s Not Here” – Next to Normal

“The Seraph” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition

“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Lightning Thief:

• “Antimatter” from Punk Rock

• “Gone Forever” from Jasper in Deadland

• “Her Six Heads” from Medusa Undone

• “Three Days in June” from The River Bride

• “Voice of the River” from Jasper in Deadland

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The Lightning Thief Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Lightning Thief, 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.

* 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.

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Act 1:

“Prologue” / “The Day I Got Expelled” – Percy, Mr. Brunner, Mrs. Dodds, Grover, Company

“Strong” – Sally, Percy

“The Weirdest Dream” – Percy, Ensemble

“Another Terrible Day” – Mr. D

“Their Sign” – Chiron, Percy, Luke

“Put You in Your Place” – Clarisse, Annabeth, Percy, Ensemble

“The Campfire Song” – Luke, Annabeth, Percy, Grover, Katie, Silena, Chiron

“The Oracle” – Oracle, Ensemble

“Good Kid” – Percy, Ensemble

“Killer Quest!” – Percy, Grover, Annabeth, Company

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Act 2:

“Lost!” – Percy, Annabeth, Grover

“My Grand Plan” – Annabeth

“Drive” – Grover, Annabeth, Percy, Ares, Ensemble

“The Weirdest Dream (Reprise)” – Percy, Kronos, Luke

“The Tree on the Hill” – Grover, Thalia, Annabeth, Luke, Percy, Ensemble

“D.O.A.” – Charon, Ensemble

“Son of Poseidon” – Percy, Ares, Annabeth, Grover, Sally, Ensemble

“The Last Day of Summer” – Percy, Luke, Ensemble

“Bring on the Monsters” – Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Clarisse, Chiron, Silena, Luke

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