The Best Audition Songs for The Unsinkable Molly Brown
When considering audition songs for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, it’s fitting to choose a country-tinged song from classic 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 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 to ensure it matches the show’s style.
* This post focuses on the revised Off-Broadway version of the show, licensed by MTI.
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
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 Unsinkable Molly Brown
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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
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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
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
• “Brass Bands and Confetti” from My One and Only
• “Don’t Honey Me!” from Annie Get Your Gun
• “To Be a Man” from This One Thing I Do
• “Two Weddings” from Calamity Jane
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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! 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 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
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.
