The Best Audition Songs for The Unsinkable Molly Brown
If you’re looking for audition songs for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, it’s best to choose a country-tinged song from classic musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for specific song guidelines.
Because The Unsinkable Molly Brown premiered in 1960, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.
* This post focuses on the revised Off-Broadway version of the show, licensed by MTI.
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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 comedic, 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 about The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
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!
JJ Brown
“I Am in Love” – Can-Can
“Not Mine” – Hallelujah, Baby!
“Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks
“You Are Never Away” – Allegro
Molly Tobin
“Hey, Look Me Over” – Wildcat
“Doin’ What Comes Naturally” – Annie Get Your Gun
“I Got the Sun In the Morning” – Annie Get Your Gun
“The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane
Ensemble (Altos)
“I Got Lost in His Arms” – Annie Get Your Gun
“Moonshine Lullaby” – Annie Get Your Gun
“We Deserve Each Other” – Me and Juliet
Ensemble (Baritones)
“If I Had My Druthers” – Li’l Abner
“The Trouble with Women” – One Touch of Venus
“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus
Ensemble (Basses)
“Bless Yore Beautiful Hide” – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
“I Still See Elisa” – Paint Your Wagon
“The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Put My Hand In” – Hello, Dolly!
“Just Blew In From the Windy City” – Calamity Jane
“Secret Love” – Calamity Jane
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“I Cain’t Say No” – Oklahoma!
“I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy
“You Can’t Get a Man” – Annie Get Your Gun
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“I Hate Men” – Kiss Me, Kate
“Many a New Day” – Oklahoma!
“Sweet Thursday” – Pipe Dream
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American
“Kansas City” – Oklahoma!
“That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Unsinkable Molly Brown:
• “A Real Passport” from The Cherry Orchard➝
• “Goin’ North” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
• “How Can You Say That➝?” from Wild Honey (Anna)
• “Little Victories” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “When the Crash Came” from Thirst
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝
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 Unsinkable Molly Brown Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Unsinkable Molly Brown 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.
Act I:
“I Ain’t Down Yet” – Molly, Ensemble
“The Wonderful Plan” – Molly, Julia
“Just Becuz” – Ensemble
“I’ve A’ready Started In” – JJ Brown, Ensemble
“A Dancing to the Saddle Rock” – Ensemble
“Belly Up to the Bar, Boys” – Company
“I’ve A’ready Started In (Reprise)” – JJ Brown
“I’ll Never Say No” / “My Own Brass Bed” – JJ Brown, Molly
“He’s My Friend” – Ensemble
“Are You Sure?” – Molly, JJ Brown
Act II:
“Beautiful People of Denver” / “The Sacred 36” – Molly, JJ Brown, Ensemble
“Share the Luck” / “He’s My Friend (Reprise)” Molly, Ensemble
“I’d Like to Change Everything About You” – JJ Brown, Molly
“Cuppa Tea” – Julia, Molly, Ensemble
“If We Can-Can” – Ensemble
“The Dolce Trio” – JJ Brown, Molly, Ensemble
“Wait for Me” – Molly
“Share the Luck (Reprise)” / “Finale” – Molly, Company
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Which of the audition songs for The Unsinkable Molly Brown did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
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.
