The Best Audition Songs for The Producers – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Producers, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven 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 Producers premiered in 2001, 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.
Step 1: Review Audition Info
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (something comedic, contemporary, 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 Producers.
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 Producers
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Carmen Ghia
“Hold Me In Your Heart” – Kinky Boots
“I Am What I Am” – La Cage aux Folles
“La Cage aux Folles” – La Cage aux Folles
“Not My Father’s Son” – Kinky Boots
Franz Liebkind
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Like Zis / Like Zat” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
“Together Again” – Young Frankenstein
Leo Bloom
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I Cannot Hear the City” – Sweet Smell of Success
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Now I’ve Seen You” – Honk!
Max Bialystock
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
Ulla
“Deep Love” – Young Frankenstein
“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Listen to Your Heart” – Young Frankenstein
“Special” – Avenue Q
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Diva’s Lament” – Spamalot
“The Lady’s Improving” – The Prom
“What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Ensemble (Baritones)
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo!
“The Brain” – Young Frankenstein
Ensemble (Basses)
“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family
“Lucky” – Lucky Stiff
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“He Vas My Boyfriend” – Young Frankenstein
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“It’s a Business” – Curtains
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein
“Turn Up the Spotlight” – Nunsense
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Urinetown
“Poor Monty” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Man Up” – The Book of Mormon
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Producers:
• “Between Things” from Middletown
• “Just to Act” from George Washington Slept Here
• “On Stage” from A Life in the Theatre
• “Paper Route” from Born Yesterday
• “Twenty Minutes” from They’re Playing Our Song
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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 Producers Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Producers 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:
“Opening Night” – Ensemble
“The King of Broadway” – Max, Ensemble
“We Can Do It” – Max, Leo
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – Leo, Ensemble
“We Can Do It (Reprise)” – Leo, Max
“In Old Bavaria” – Franz
“Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop” – Franz, Leo, Max
“Keep It Gay” – Max, Roger, Leo, Carmen, Ensemble
“When You Got It, Flaunt It” – Ulla
“Along Came Bialy” – Max, Company
“Act I Finale” – Company
Act 2:
“That Face” – Leo, Ulla
“Haben Sie gehört das Deutsche Band?” – Franz
“Opening Night (Reprise)” – Roger, Carmen, Ensemble
“You Never Say ‘Good Luck’ on Opening Night” – Leo, Roger, Carmen, Franz, Max
“Springtime” – Ensemble
“Where Did We Go Right?” – Leo, Max
“Betrayed” – Max
“‘Til Him” – Leo, Max, Ensemble
“Prisoners of Love” – Ensemble
“Prisoners of Love (Reprise)” – Max, Company
“Goodbye!” – 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.
