The Best Audition Songs for Tick, Tick… Boom! – By Character

When considering audition songs for Tick, Tick…Boom!, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock 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 Tick, Tick…Boom! was written in the 1990s, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 Tick, Tick…BOOM!

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Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character to audition for. 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 Tick, Tick… Boom!

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Jon

“Halloween” – Rent

“One Song Glory” – Rent

“Say It To Me Now” – Once

“Work the Wound” – Passing Strange

“Your Eyes” – Rent

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Michael

“I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” – Rent

“Midnight Radio” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch

“Second Nature” – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

“The Origin of Love” – Hedwig and the Angry Inch

“You Gotta Die Sometime” – Falsettos

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Susan

“A Note From Linda” – The Wedding Singer

“Dancing All the Time” – Big

“I’m Not Afraid of Anything” – Songs for a New World

“Just Not Now” – I Love You Because

“Stars and the Moon” – Songs for a New World

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Tick, Tick…Boom!:

• “At the Table” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Bread and Circuses” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Less Air to Breathe” from Almost, Maine

• “Right Place, Right Time #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝

• “Too Abstract” from Sylvia

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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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Tick, Tick…Boom! Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Tick, Tick…Boom!, 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.

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Note: Susan and Michael double as the additional ensemble characters.

“30/90” – Jon, Michael, Susan

“Green Green Dress” – Jon, Susan

“Johnny Can’t Decide” – Jon, Susan, Michael

“Sunday” – Jon, Ensemble

“No More” – Michael, Jon

“Therapy” – Jon, Susan

“Real Life” – Michael, Company

“Sugar” – Jon, Karessa, Counter Guy

“See Her Smile” – Jon, Company

“Come to Your Senses” – Karessa

“Why” – Jon

“30/90 (Reprise)” – Jon

“Louder Than Words” – Company

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