The Best Audition Songs for The Prom – By Character
When considering audition songs for The Prom, it’s fitting to choose a theatrical 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 Prom premiered in 2016, 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 uptempo, 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 Prom.
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 Prom
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Alyssa Greene
“I See Stars” – Mean Girls
“My Grand Plan” – The Lightning Thief
“One Perfect Moment” – Bring It On
“What It Means to Be a Friend” – 13
Angie Dickenson
“All Falls Down” – Chaplin
“Betsy’s Getting Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Jazz Time” – Marguerite
“Jenny’s Blues” – It Shoulda Been You
Barry Glickman
“Dancing Through Life” – Wicked
“Stop” – Mean Girls
“The Pants Song” – Be More Chill
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Dee Dee Allen
“It’s a Sign” – If/Then
“It’s a Woman’s World” – The Full Monty
“Life With Harold” – The Full Monty
“The Mad Hatter” – Wonderland
Emma Nolan
“No More Fear” – Freaky Friday
“Parents Lie” – Freaky Friday
“Safer” – First Date
“Superboy and the Invisible Girl” – Next to Normal
Mr. Hawkins
“I Miss the Music” – Curtains
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Love Who You Love” – A Man of No Importance
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Trent Oliver
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Fight the Dragons” – Big Fish
“I’d Order Love” – First Date
“Who I’d Be” – Shrek
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Ensemble (Altos)
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“What Was a Woman to Do?” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“You Can’t Be Everything You Want” – Next Thing You Know
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“My Manhattan” – Daddy Long Legs
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Basses)
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“What Would You Do?” – If/Then
Ensemble (Contras)
“It Means Beautiful” – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – The Full Monty
“What They Never Tell You” – It Shoulda Been You
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Anywhere But Here” – Pretty Woman
“Don’t Say Another Word” – Next Thing You Know
“It Roars” – Mean Girls
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Enjoy the Trip” – Bring It On
“Hey, Kid” – If/Then
“Someone Else’s Skin” – Catch Me If You Can
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Prom:
• “Caption” from Fun Home
• “Hi God” from The Winter Guard Play
• “Since November” from John Proctor Is the Villain
• “The Bookstore” from Fun Home
• “The Word Beautiful” from Punk Rock
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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 Prom Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Prom, 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:
“Changing Lives” – Barry, Dee Dee, Ensemble
“Changing Lives (Reprise)” – Barry, Trent, Dee Dee, Angie
“Just Breathe” – Emma
“It’s Not About Me” – Dee Dee, Ensemble
“Dance With You” – Emma, Alyssa
“The Acceptance Song” – Trent, Dee Dee, Ensemble
“You Happened” – Emma, Alyssa, Ensemble
“We Look to You” – Mr. Hawkins
“Tonight Belongs to You” – Barry, Emma, Mrs. Greene, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Zazz” – Angie, Emma
“The Lady’s Improving” – Dee Dee
“Love Thy Neighbor” – Trent, Ensemble
“Alyssa Greene” – Alyssa
“Barry Is Going to Prom” – Barry
“Unruly Heart” – Emma, Ensemble
“It’s Time to Dance” – Emma, Alyssa, 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.
