The Best Audition Songs for The Phantom of the Opera
When considering audition songs for The Phantom of the Opera, it’s fitting to choose a legit song from late 20th century 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 Phantom of the Opera premiered in 1986, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1970s and 1990s. 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 Phantom of the Opera.
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 Phantom of the Opera
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Carlotta Giudicelli
“Nelson” – A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine
“One More Kiss” – Follies
“Repent” – On the Twentieth Century
“The Finer Things” – Jane Eyre
Christine Daaé
“Green Finch and Linnet Bird” – Sweeney Todd
“In My Life” – Les Misérables
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Soon” – A Little Night Music
Meg Giry
“Come to My Garden” – The Secret Garden
“How Could I Ever Know?” – The Secret Garden
“Once Upon a Dream” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Raoul de Chagny
“Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” – Les Misérables
“Evermore Without You” – The Woman in White
“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife
“Love Changes Everything” – Aspects of Love
Richard Firmin & Monsieur Gilles André
“A Man Could Go Quite Mad” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“How Did They Build the Titanic?” – Titanic
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Never the Luck” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The Phantom of the Opera
“Confrontation” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Painting Her Portrait” – Jane Eyre
“Memory” – Cats
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“This Is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“There’s Always One You Can’t Forget” – Dance a Little Closer
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Ensemble (Contras)
“Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife
“Living in the Shadows” – Victor/Victoria
“Meadowlark” – The Baker’s Wife
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Anything But Lonely” – Aspects of Love
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Melodie de Paris” – Phantom
“My True Love” – Phantom
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Anthem” – Chess
“Bring Him Home” – Les Misérables
“Sunset Boulevard” – Sunset Boulevard
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Phantom of the Opera:
• “His Voice” from The Cradle Song
• “It Happens to Every Actress” from A Matter of Husbands
• “Ladylike” from Quality Street
• “No Match for You” from A Matter of Husbands
• “The Spell Is Working” from The Secret Garden
Step 5: Audition Prep
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 Phantom of the Opera Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Phantom of the Opera 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:
“Prologue” – The Auctioneer, Raoul
“Overture” – Carlotta, Ensemble
“Think of Me” – Christine, Raoul
“Angel of Music” – Meg, Christine, Phantom
“Little Lotte” / “The Mirror (Angel of Music)” – Raoul, Christine, Phantom
“The Phantom of the Opera” – Christine, Phantom
“The Music of the Night” – Phantom
“I Remember” / “Stranger Than You Dreamt It” – Christine, Phantom
“Magical Lasso” – Buquet, Meg, Madame Giry, Ensemble
“Notes…” / “Prima Donna” – André, Firmin, Raoul, Carlotta, Madame Giry, Meg, Phantom
“Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh” – Carlotta, Company
“Why Have You Brought Me Here” / “Raoul, I’ve Been There” – Raoul, Christine
“All I Ask of You” – Raoul, Christine
“All I Ask of You (Reprise)” – Phantom
Act 2:
“Masquerade” – Company
“Why So Silent?” – Phantom
“Notes” / “Twisted Every Way” – André, Firmin, Carlotta, Piangi, Raoul, Christine, Giry, Phantom
“A Rehearsal for Don Juan Triumphant” – Christine, Piangi, Carlotta, Giry, Phantom
“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” – Christine
“Wandering Child…” / “Bravo, Monsieur” – Phantom, Christine, Raoul
“Don Juan Triumphant” – Carlotta, Piangi, Passarino, Company
“The Point of No Return” – Phantom, Christine
“Down Once More…” / “Track Down This Murderer” – Company
“Beyond the Lake” – Christine, Phantom, Raoul, 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.
