The Best Audition Songs for Tootsie – By Character
When considering audition songs for Tootsie, it’s fitting to choose a song from contemporary 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 Tootsie premiered in 2018, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 2000s and 2020s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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 more about Tootsie.
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 Tootsie
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Jeff Slater
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf
“Stop” – Mean Girls
“Stupid Things I Won’t Do” – Infinite Joy
Julie
“Magic in the Man” – Big Fish
“Maybe It Starts With Me” – Mr. Saturday Night
“One Day” – Groundhog Day
“What If I Said?” – Mr. Saturday Night
Max Van Horn
“Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale
“Freedom” – Pretty Woman
“Great Big Stuff” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
“Man” – The Full Monty
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
“All About the Green” – The Wedding Singer
“Charlie’s Soliloquy” – Kinky Boots
“Soul of a Man” – Kinky Boots
“Whatever” – It Shoulda Been You
Sandy
“Calm” – Ordinary Days
“Model Behavior” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (in your natural accent)
“There’s a Chance” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Words, Words, Words” – The Witches of Eastwick
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Betsy’s Getting Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“I’ve Been Thinking” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Zazz” – The Prom
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Barry Is Going to Prom” – The Prom
“Forever Starts Tonight” – Honeymoon in Vegas
Ensemble (Basses)
“A Little Joy” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Come to an Agreement” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“We Look to You” – The Prom
Ensemble (Contras)
“It’s Not About Me” – The Prom
“Tahiti” – Mr. Saturday Night
“Playing Nancy” – Groundhog Day
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer
“I Could Go Back” – Fugitive Songs
“What Happens” – The Notebook
Ensemble (Tenors)
“I Love Betsy” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Isn’t That Enough?” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“When You Say Vegas” – Honeymoon in Vegas
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Tootsie:
• “Good Films” from Speed-the-Plow
• “Head Usher” from Death Suite
• “My Life in Vinyl” from High Fidelity
• “On Stage” from A Life in the Theatre
• “Twenty Minutes” from They’re Playing Our Song
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Tootsie Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Tootsie 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:
“Opening Number” – Ensemble
“Whaddya Do” – Michael
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Sandy
“Whaddya Do (Reprise)” – Jeff, Michael
“I Won’t Let You Down” – Dorothy
“I’m Alive” – Julie, Ron, Max, Ensemble
“There Was John” – Julie, Dorothy
“I Like What She’s Doing” – Rita, Julie, Ron, Dorothy, Ensemble
“Who Are You?” – Michael, Julie
“What’s Gonna Happen” (Reprise) – Sandy
“Unstoppable” – Michael/Dorothy
Act II:
“Jeff Sums It Up” – Jeff, Michael
“Gone, Gone, Gone” – Julie, Ensemble
“Who Are You? (Reprise)” – Julie
“This Thing” – Max
“Whaddya Do (Reprise)” – Jeff, Michael
“The Most Important Night” – Max, Rita, Ron, Ensemble
“Talk to Me Dorothy” – Michael
“Arrivederci!” – Ensemble
“What’s Gonna Happen (Reprise)” – Sandy
“Thank You” – Michael
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.
