The Best Audition Songs for The Prince of Egypt
Do you have an upcoming audition for The Prince of Egypt? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for The Prince of Egypt, broken down by character.
Since The Prince of Egypt is a contemporary musical based on a 1990s film, the following songs are from shows between the 1990s – 2020s. There are also lots of selections with religious themes to them below to match the musical’s style.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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
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, decide which character you’d like to audition for. And finally, choose a suitable song from the list below!
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
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
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: Prepare for your audition
After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!
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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
Which of these audition songs for The Prince of Egypt did you choose?
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
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.