Audition Songs for The Prince of Egypt – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Prince of Egypt, it’s fitting to choose an expressive song from 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 Prince of Egypt premiered in 2017, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s 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 Prince of Egypt.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Moses
“A World Without You” – Children of Eden
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“Flying Home” – Songs for a New World
“The Hardest Part of Love” – Children of Eden
Nefertari
“Tell Me Why” – Amazing Grace
“The Past Is Another Land” – Aida
“The Spark of Creation” – Children of Eden
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ramses
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“I’ll Be There” – The Pirate Queen
“Lost in the Wilderness” – Children of Eden
“Radames’ Letter” – Aida
Seti
“A Chance For Me” – Amazing Grace
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“Testimony” – Amazing Grace
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
Tzipporah
“God Help The Outcasts” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“It Is What It Is” – The Band’s Visit
“Someday” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Yocheved
“Beautiful Little Fool” – The Great Gatsby
“Goodbye, My Love” – Ragtime
“Hear My Song” – Songs for a New World
“Omar Sharif” – The Band’s Visit
Ensemble (Altos)
“Daybreak” – Amazing Grace
“Stranger to the Rain” – Children of Eden
“Sweet Liberty” – Jane Eyre
Ensemble (Baritones/Basses)
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“I Can’t Recall” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Nowhere Left to Run” – Amazing Grace
Ensemble (Contras)
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
“Shadowland” – The Lion King
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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Down from the Tree” – Once on This Island
“The Gods Love Nubia” – Aida
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“He Lives in You (Reprise)” – The Lion King
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“No Moon” – Titanic
“Rest and Recreation” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ensemble (Trebles)
“Halfway” – Amélie
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Prince of Egypt.:
• “Maybe I’m Wrong” from The Genius➝ (Boy)
• “She Has No Discrimination” in Extracts from Adam’s Diary➝
• “This New Creature” in Extracts from Adam’s Diary➝
• “We Are Getting Along” in Extracts from Eve’s Diary➝
• “When I Look Back” in Extracts from Eve’s Diary➝
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 Prince of Egypt Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Prince of Egypt, 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:
“Deliver Us” – Yocheved, Queen Tuya, Young Miriam, Ensemble
“Faster” – Moses, Ramses, Hotep, Ensemble
“One Weak Link” – Seti
“Footprints on the Sand” – Moses
“Seti’s Return” – Ensemble
“Dance to the Day” – Tzipporah
“All I Ever Wanted” – Miriam, Moses, Yocheved, Seti, Queen Tuya
“Make It Right” – Ramses, Moses
“Moses in the Desert” – Moses, Ensemble
“Through Heaven’s Eyes” – Jethro, Ensemble
“Faster (Reprise)” – Ramses, Moses
“Never in a Million Years” – Tzipporah, Moses
“Act I Finale” – Company
Act 2:
“Return to Egypt” – Tzipporah, Hotep, Ensemble
“Always On Your Side” – Ramses, Moses
“Simcha” – Moses, Miriam, Tzipporah, Ensemble
“Deliver Us (Reprise)” – Aaron, Miriam, Ensemble
“The Plagues” – Ramses, Moses, Ensemble
“For the Rest of My Life” – Moses
“Heartless” – Nefertari
“When You Believe” – Miriam, Tzipporah, Young Miriam, Moses, Ensemble
“Never in a Million Years (Reprise)” – Tzipporah, Moses
“Act II Finale” – Company
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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.
