The Best Audition Songs for [title of show] – By Character
If you’re looking for audition songs for [title of show], it’s best to choose a character-driven song from contemporary musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song guidelines.
Because [title of show] premiered in 2006, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. 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 [title of show].
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide which character you’d like to audition for. 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 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.
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Heidi
“A Summer in Ohio” – The Last Five Years
“Fly Into the Future” – Vanities
“Gotta Get Out” – Ordinary Days
“I’ll Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“Promise Me This” – Theory of Relativity
Hunter
“Danny & Andrew” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“I’m Not Falling for That” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“Unstoppable” – Tootsie
Jeff
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“Footprint” – The Theory of Relativity
“I Think I Like Her” – Summer of ’42
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
“You Will Never Know” – Theory of Relativity [first half]
Susan
“Climbing Uphill” – The Last Five Years
“Don’t Wanna Be Here” – Ordinary Days
“Home Calls” – Next Thing You Know
“On the Edge” – We Aren’t Kids Anymore
“There Was John” – Tootsie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for [title of show]:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Some People Are Bizarre” in Magnificent Monologues for Teens➝
• “The Drama Department” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Three-Word Play” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “Where Is He?➝” from The Father Clock➝ (Flub)
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!
[title of show] Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in [title of show], 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.
“Untitled Opening Number” – Company
“Two Nobodies in New York” – Jeff, Hunter
“An Original Musical” – Jeff, Blank Paper (Hunter)
“Monkeys and Playbills” – Company
“The Tony Award Song” – Jeff, Hunter
“Part of It All” – Jeff, Hunter
“I Am Playing Me” – Heidi, Company
“What Kind of Girl Is She?” – Heidi, Susan
“Die, Vampire, Die!” – Susan, Company
“Filling Out the Form” – Company
“September Song” – Company
“Secondary Characters” – Heidi, Susan
“A Way Back to Then” – Heidi
“Nine People’s Favorite Thing” – Company
“Finale” – Company
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Which of these audition songs for [title of show] 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.
