Audition Songs for Tuck Everlasting – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
When considering audition songs for Tuck Everlasting, it’s fitting to choose an expressive 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 Tuck Everlasting premiered in 2015, 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 Tuck Everlasting.
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
Angus Tuck
“Be the Hero” – Big Fish
“Favorite Places” – Ordinary Days
“How It Ends” – Big Fish
“Seeing You” – Groundhog Day
Hugo
“All Hail the Brain” – 13
“Edwina” – Dear Edwina
“Get Me What I Need” – 13
“World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf
Jesse Tuck
“For Forever” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin
“Waving Through a Window” – Dear Evan Hansen
“Words Fail” – Dear Evan Hansen
Mae Tuck
“My House” – Matilda
“Sylvia’s Lullaby” – Finding Neverland
“The Sea of Life” – The Pirate Queen
“When the Music Played” – Doctor Zhivago
Miles Tuck
“Heartbreaker” – Bright Star
“It All Fades Away” – The Bridges of Madison County
“The World Inside a Frame” – The Bridges of Madison County
“When the Booth Goes Bright” – Amélie
The Man In The Yellow Suit
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story
“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Shrek
Winnie Foster
“Halfway” – Amélie
“Quiet” – Matilda
“The Life I Never Led” – Sister Act
“Up on the Fridge” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Altos)
“After All of This and Everything” – Freaky Friday
“Crossing a Bridge” – Anastasia
“Times Are Hard for Dreamers” – Amélie
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Everything to Win” – Anastasia
“My Manhattan” – Daddy Long Legs
“Vows” – Freaky Friday
Ensemble (Basses)
“Night Will Come” – Groundhog Day
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Contras)
“Days of Plenty” – Little Women
“I Dreamed a Dance” – Next to Normal
“More to the Story” – Shrek
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Sister’s Pickle” – Amélie
“The Oldest Orphan” – Daddy Long Legs
“Two Men in My Life” – Big Fish
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Bright Star” – Bright Star
“Fight the Dragons” – Big Fish
“Stranger” – Big Fish
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Tuck Everlasting:
• “Ismene” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Moon Man Walk” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Rooms” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “We’ll Figure It Out” in Monologues for Kids and Tweens➝
• “Wilderness of Mirrors” 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!
Tuck Everlasting Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Tuck Everlasting, 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:
“Live Like This” – Winnie, Mae, Angus, Jesse, Miles, Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
“Good Girl Winnie Foster” – Winnie
“Good Girl Winnie Foster (Reprise)” – Winnie
“Top of the World” – Jesse, Winnie, Ensemble
“Hugo’s First Case” – Hugo
“The Story of the Tucks” – Mae, Miles, Jesse
“My Most Beautiful Day” – Mae, Angus, Ensemble
“The Attic” – Winnie
“Join the Parade” – Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
“Join the Parade (Reprise)” – Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
“Partner in Crime” – Winnie, Jesse, Ensemble
“Seventeen” – Jesse, Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
Act 2:
“Everything’s Golden” – Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
“Seventeen (Reprise)” – Winnie
“Time” – Miles
“Time Quartet” – Miles, Mae, Angus, Jesse
“Everything’s Golden (Reprise)” – Man in the Yellow Suit
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Constable Joe, Hugo
“The Wheel” – Angus, Winnie
“The Story of the Man in the Yellow Suit” – Man in the Yellow Suit, Ensemble
“Everlasting” – Winnie
“The Wheel (Finale)” – Mae, Angus, Miles, Jesse, Ensemble
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.
