Audition Songs for The Scarlet Pimpernel – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The Scarlet Pimpernel, it’s fitting to choose a dramatic 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 Scarlet Pimpernel premiered in 1997, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1980s and 2010s. 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 Scarlet Pimpernel.
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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
Chauvelin
“Alive!” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Farewell, Good Angel” – Jane Eyre
“Hellfire” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“How Long Must This Go On?” – Beauty and the Beast
Marguerite St. Just
“A New Life” – Jekyll & Hyde
“I Wish I Could Forget You” – Passion
“Loving You” – Passion
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Percy Blakeney
“I’m Martin Guerre” – Martin Guerre
“Sunset Boulevard” – Sunset Boulevard
“This Is the Moment” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Unsettled Scores” – Whistle Down the Wind
Ensemble (Altos)
“China Doll” – Marguerite
“Someone Like You” – Jekyll & Hyde
“With One Look” – Sunset Boulevard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“No One Has Ever Loved Me” – Passion
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“If I Can’t Love Her (Reprise)” – Beauty and the Beast
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Contras)
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” – Sunset Boulevard
“Be On Your Own” – Nine
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – A Tale of Two Cities
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“How Many Tears?” – Martin Guerre
“The Night It Had to End” – Romance/Romance
“When the World Was Mine” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“My True Love” – Phantom
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“I Need to Know” – Jekyll & Hyde
“No Moon” – Titanic
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Scarlet Pimpernel:
• “Aguinaldo: Mark Twain in Purgatory” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “How Can You Say That?➝” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “I Can’t Trust Anything➝” from Watson Intelligence (Eliza)
• “Les Liasons Dangereuses” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “The Grace of Mary Traverse” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
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 Scarlet Pimpernel Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Scarlet Pimpernel, 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:
“Storybook” – Marguerite, Ensemble
“Madame Guillotine” – Ensemble
“Believe” – Marguerite, Percy
“You Are My Home” – Percy, Marguerite, Ensemble
“Prayer” – Percy
“Into the Fire” – Percy, Armand, Ozzy, Dewhurst, Elton, Farleigh, Hal, Ben
“Falcon In the Dive” – Chauvelin
“Scarlet Pimpernel Transition” – Percy, Marie, Marguerite, Ensemble
“When I Look At You” – Marguerite
“When I Look At You (Reprise)” – Percy, Marguerite
“Where’s The Girl?” – Chauvelin
“You Are My Home (Garden Reprise)” – Marguerite, Armand
“The Creation of Man” – Percy, Ozzy, Dewhurst, Elton, Farleigh, Hal, Ben
“The Riddle” – Chauvelin, Marguerite, Percy, Ensemble
Act 2:
“They Seek Him Here” – Percy, Marguerite, Chauvelin, Elton, Farleigh, Dewhurst, Ozzy, Ensemble
“Only Love” – Marguerite
“She Was There” – Percy
“Storybook (Bistro Reprise)” – Marguerite, Ensemble
“Where’s The Girl? (Reprise)” – Chauvelin
“Into The Fire (Reprise)” – Ozzy, Dewhurst, Farleigh, Elton, Hal, Ben
“I’ll Forget You” – Marguerite
“When I Look At You (Reprise)” – Marguerite, Percy, 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.
