The Best Audition Songs for Tuck Everlasting – By Character
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 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 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 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 Tuck Everlasting
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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
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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:
• “Full of Promise” from The River Bride
• “Mystery Man” from The Muckle Man
• “On the Horizon” from The River Bride
• “Three Days in June” from The River Bride
• “Wonderful Dream” from The River Bride
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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! 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 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
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.
