Audition Songs for The Secret Garden – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The Secret Garden, it’s fitting to choose a lyrical 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 Secret Garden premiered in 1991, 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 Secret Garden.
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.
The Audition Songs
Archibald Craven
“A World Without You” – Children of Eden
“Bring Him Home” – Les Misérables
“The Life That You Wished For” – Chaplin
“The Man I Used to Be” – The Count of Monte Cristo
Colin Craven
“Castle on a Cloud” – Les Misérables
“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind
“On Your Way Home” – James and the Giant Peach
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
Dickon
“Endless Night” – The Lion King
“Flying Home” – Songs for a New World
“Gold” – Once
“The Streets of Dublin” – A Man of No Importance
Dr. Neville Craven
“Heaven’s Light” – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“In Every Age” – Titanic
“She Was There” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“Where’s the Girl?” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
Lily
“My True Love” – Phantom
“No One Knows Who I Am” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Once Upon a Dream” – Jekyll & Hyde
“Sympathy, Tenderness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Martha
“Lady’s Maid” – Titanic
“Our Kind of Love” – The Beautiful Game
“The Burden of Life” – A Man of No Importance
“Tell Me Why” – A Man of No Importance
Mary Lennox
“In My Dreams” – Anastasia
“Live Out Loud” – A Little Princess
“Once Upon a December” – Anastasia
“Only Pretend” – Peter Pan Live!
Ensemble (Altos)
“Beautiful Things” – Doctor Dolittle
“Here Alone” – Little Women
“Painting Her Portrait” – Jane Eyre
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Barrett’s Song” – Titanic
“Capture the Girl” – Dessa Rose
“The Hardest Part of Love” – Children of Eden
Ensemble (Basses)
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“Does the Moment Ever Come?” – Just So
“Lost in the Darkness” – Jekyll & Hyde
Ensemble (Contras)
“Days of Plenty” – Little Women
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“Woman” – The Pirate Queen
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Only Love” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When I Look at You” – The Scarlet Pimpernel
“When Will Someone Hear?” – Martin Guerre
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“The Finer Things” – Jane Eyre
“Tuesdays, Thursdays” – Far From Heaven
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Before the Summer Ends” – Dracula
“I Never Knew” – Far From Heaven
“The Cuddles Mary Gave” – A Man of No Importance
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Secret Garden:
• “My Opinion” from Paul Pry➝ (Oldbutton)
• “My Shares Are Worthless➝” from A Little Princess (Miss Minchin)
• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “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 Secret Garden Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Secret Garden 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 I:
“Opening” – Lily, Fakir, Ensemble
“There’s a Girl” – Ensemble
“The House Upon the Hill” – Mrs. Medlock, Mary, Ensemble
“I Heard Someone Crying” – Lily, Mary, Archibald, Ensemble
“If I Had A Fine White Horse” – Martha
“A Girl in the Valley” – Archibald, Lily
“It’s a Maze” – Mary, Ben, Dickon
“Winter’s on the Wing” – Dickon
“Show Me the Key” – Mary, Dickon
“A Bit of Earth” – Archibald
“Storm I” – Ensemble
“Lily’s Eyes” – Archibald, Neville
“Storm II” – Mary, Ensemble
“Round-Shouldered Man” – Colin
“Final Storm” – Mary, Ensemble
Act 2:
“The Girl I Mean to Be” – Mary
“Quartet” – Archibald, Lily, Neville, Rose
“Race You to the Top of the Morning” – Archibald
“Wick” – Dickon, Mary
“Come to My Garden” – Lily, Colin
“Come Spirit, Come Charm” – Mary, Dickon, Martha, Lily, Ensemble
“Disappear” – Neville
“Hold On” – Martha
“Letter Song” – Archibald, Mary
“Where in the World” – Archibald
“How Could I Ever Know” – Archibald, Lily
“Finale” – Colin, Martha, Mary, Nevilla, Archibald, Ensemble
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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.
