The Best Audition Songs for The Wizard of Oz – By Character

When considering audition songs for The Wizard of Oz, it’s fitting to choose a heartfelt 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 Wizard of Oz features 1930s music, the audition songs below are from between the 1930s and 1950s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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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 Wizard of Oz.

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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.

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Audition Songs for The Wizard of Oz

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Dorothy Gale

“Better Luck Next Time” – Top Hat

“Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye” – Anything Goes

“It Might as Well Be Spring” – State Fair

“Little Lamb” – Gypsy

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Glinda

“A Lovely Night” – Cinderella

“Goodnight My Someone” – The Music Man

“There’s Music in You” – Cinderella

“Warm All Over” – The Most Happy Fella

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Lion

“Be Like the Bluebird” – Anything Goes

“My Daddy Always Taught Me to Share” – Grind

“The Flower Garden of My Heart” – Pal Joey

“When I Grow Up (The G-Man Song)” – Pins and Needles

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Scarecrow

“I Happen to Like New York” – The New Yorkers

“Leaning on a Lamp Post” – Me and My Girl

“Singin’ in the Rain” – Singin’ in the Rain

“Starting at the Bottom” – Fine and Dandy

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The Wizard of Oz / Professor Marvel

*This role doesn’t require singing, but in case a song is requested:

“Come Along With Me” – Can-Can

“Many Moons Ago” – Once Upon a Mattress

“Sunday in the Park” – Pins and Needles

“Very Soft Shoes” – Once Upon a Mattress

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Tin Man

“Heart” – Damn Yankees

“Once In Love with Amy” – Where’s Charlie?

“What Chance Have I With Love?” – Louisiana Purchase

“Wooden Wedding” – One Touch of Venus

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Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch

*This role doesn’t require much singing, but in case a song is requested:

“Sensitivity” – Once Upon a Mattress

“The Beast In You” – Goldilocks

“Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair?” – Goldilocks

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Everybody’s Got a Home But Me” – Pipe Dream

“Someone to Watch Over Me” – Crazy for You

“Take It on the Chin” – Me and My Girl

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Beautiful Girl” – Singin’ in the Rain

“Hey There” – The Pajama Game

“Just One of Those Things” – High Society

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Easy to Love” – Anything Goes

“I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” – Porgy and Bess

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” – Crazy for You

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Ensemble (Contras)

“But Not For Me” – Girl Crazy

“Little Girl Blue” – Jumbo

“Never Never Land” – Peter Pan

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Chain Store Daisy” – Pins and Needles

“How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” – Finian’s Rainbow

“How Could We Be Wrong?” – Nymph Errant

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“The Tale of the Oyster” – Fifty Million Frenchmen

“This Is All Very New to Me” – Plain and Fancy

“To Keep My Love Alive” – A Connecticut Yankee

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Like a God” – Flower Drum Song

“Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow

“The Eagle and Me” – Bloomer Girl

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for The Wizard of Oz:

• “Flying” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Meet Harvey” from Harvey

• “My Favorite Name” from Harvey

• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝

• “Three Quarter Moon” from The Old Man and the Old Moon

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Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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