Audition Songs for The Wedding Singer – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for The Wedding Singer, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock song from musical theatre or non-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 Wedding Singer is set in the 1980s and premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are either from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s, or non-theatre rock songs from the 1980s. 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 Wedding Singer.
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
George
“Charlie’s Soliloquy” – Kinky Boots
“Forever” – Kenny Loggins [1980s/non-theatre]
“Heaven” – Bryan Adams [1980s/non-theatre]
“Lost in Love” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
Glen Guglia
“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Heart to Hart” – 9 to 5
“Soul of a Man” – Kinky Boots
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Holly
“All Through the Night” – Cyndi Lauper [1980s/non-theatre]
“Let’s Hear It for the Boy” – Footloose
“The History of Wrong Guys” – Kinky Boots
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
Julia Sullivan
“Cute Boys With Short Haircuts” – Vanities
“Fly Into the Future” – Vanities
“I’ll Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“Once You See” – Carrie
Linda
“Kiss Me Deadly” – Lita Ford [1980s/non-theatre]
“Magic” – Xanadu
“There Was John” – Tootsie
“What About Love?” – Heart [1980s/non-theatre]
Robbie Hart
*It’s often a bonus if you can play the guitar while singing*
“All Out of Love” – All Out of Love
“Jeff Sums It Up” – Tootsie
“Say It To Me Now” – Once
“See Her Smile” – Tick, Tick … Boom!
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Rosie
“Grandma’s Song” – Billy Elliot
“Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – The Full Monty
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Nice” – It Shoulda Been You
Sammy
“All Night Long” – Lionel Richie [1980s/non-theatre]
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Mama Says” – Footloose
“Michael Jordan’s Ball” – The Full Monty
Ensemble (Altos)
“I’ve Been Thinking” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“On Monday” – 35mm: A Musical Exhibition
“One Moment in Time” – The Bodyguard
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Barry Is Going to Prom” – The Prom
“If I Didn’t Believe in You” – The Last Five Years
“You Will Still Be Mine” – Waitress
Ensemble (Basses)
“Deep Into the Ground” – Billy Elliot
“Everything About You” – Groundhog Day
“Something About Her” – Pretty Woman
Ensemble (Contras)
“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot
“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Tootsie
“Time After Time” – Cyndi Lauper [1980s/non-theatre]
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“I Can’t Go Back” – Pretty Woman
“I’m Alive” – Tootsie
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Breeze Off the River” – The Full Monty
“In Love With You” – First Date
“Two Less Lonely People in the World” – Air Supply [1980s/non-theatre]
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Wedding Singer:
• “A Girl’s Guide to Chaos” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Aunt Dan and Lemon” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Bridge Partners” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝
• “Postcards” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝
• “Speechless” 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 Wedding Singer Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in The Wedding Singer, 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:
“It’s Your Wedding Day” – Robbie, Sammy, George, Ensemble
“Someday” – Julia, Ensemble
“A Note from Linda” – Linda
“Pop!” – Holly, Angie, Julia, Glen, Ensemble
“Somebody Kill Me” – Robbie
“A Note from Grandma” – Rosie
“Casualty of Love” – Robbie, Ensemble
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – Julia, Robbie
“Today You Are a Man” – Robbie, George, Sammy
“George’s Prayer” – George
“Not That Kind of Thing” – Robbie, Julia, Ensemble
“Saturday Night in the City” – Holly, Julia, Glen, Sammy, Ensemble
Act 2:
“All About the Green” – Glen, Robbie, Ensemble
“Someday (Reprise)” – Julia
“Right in Front of Your Eyes” – Holly, Robby
“All About the Green (Reprise)” – Robbie, Bum, Ricky
“Single” – Sammy, Ricky, Bum, George, Robbie, Ensemble
“If I Told You” – Robbie, Julia
“Let Me Come Home” – Linda, Robbie
“If I Told You (Reprise)” – Rosie, Robbie, Julia
“Move That Thang” – Rosie, George
“Grow Old With You” – Robbie, Julia
“It’s Your Wedding Day (Finale)” – Company
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.
