The Best Audition Songs for The Pajama Game – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Pajama Game, it’s fitting to choose a song from classic 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 Pajama Game premiered in 1954, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 Pajama Game.
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.
Audition Songs for The Pajama Game
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Babe Williams
“I’m Going Back” – Bells Are Ringing
“It’s a Perfect Relationship” – Bells Are Ringing
“Ooh! My Feet” – The Most Happy Fella
“One Hundred Easy Ways” – Wonderful Town
Gladys
“A Little Brains, A Little Talent” – Damn Yankees
“Satin and Silk” – Silk Stockings
“Take Back Your Mink” – Guys and Dolls
“Whatever Lola Wants” – Damn Yankees
Hines
“Heart” – Damn Yankees
“The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream
“The Trouble with Women” – One Touch of Venus
“Those Were The Good Old Days” – Damn Yankees
Prez
“I Can’t Be in Love” – Goldilocks
“The Sadder But Wiser Girl” – The Music Man
“There Never Was a Woman” – Goldilocks
“What Chance Have I With Love?” – Louisiana Purchase
Sid Sorokin
“I Am in Love” – Can-Can
“I Met a Girl” – Bells Are Ringing
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
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Ensemble (Altos)
“A Wonderful Guy” – South Pacific
“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream
“I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Asking For You” – Do Re Mi
“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus
“Young and Foolish” – Plain and Fancy
Ensemble (Basses)
“Come Along With Me” – Can-Can
“It’s a Lovely Day Today” – Call Me Madam
“My Time of Day” – Guys and Dolls
Ensemble (Contras)
“I’ve Still Got My Health” – Panama Hattie
“Nobody’s Heart” – By Jupiter
“The Gentleman Is a Dope” – Allegro
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“That’s Him” – One Touch of Venus
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“This Is All Very New to Me” – Plain and Fancy
“‘Til Tomorrow” – Fiorello!
“Till There Was You” – The Music Man
Ensemble (Tenors)
“All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy
“Fanny” – Fanny
“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Pajama Game:
• “A Signed Contract” from Full Moon
• “Fickle Finger of Fate” from Sweet Charity
• “Free Women” from Full Moon
• “My Favorite Name” from Harvey
• “Paper Route” from Born Yesterday
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Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.
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The Pajama Game Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Pajama Game, 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.
Act 1:
“The Pajama Game Opening” – Hines
“Racing With the Clock” – Ensemble
“A New Town Is a Blue Town” – Sid
“Racing With the Clock (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“I’m Not At All in Love” – Babe, Ensemble
“I’ll Never Be Jealous Again” – Mabel, Hines
“Hey There” – Sid
“Sleep Tite” – Company
“Her Is” – Prez, Gladys
“Once-a-Year Day” – Sid, Babe, Company
“Her Is (Reprise)” – Prez, Mae
“Small Talk” – Sid, Babe
“There Once Was a Man” – Sid, Babe
“Hey There (Reprise)” – Sid
Act 2:
“Steam Heat” – Gladys, Ensemble
“Hey There (Reprise)” – Babe
“Think of the Time I Save” – Hines, Ensemble
“Hernando’s Hideaway” – Gladys, Company
“Seven-And-A-Half Cents” – Prez, Babe, Ensemble
“There Once Was a Man (Reprise)” – Sid, Babe
“Finale” – Company
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.
