Audition Songs for Urinetown – By Character
When considering audition songs for Urinetown, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven 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 Urinetown premiered in 2001, 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 Urinetown.
Step 3: Pick an Audition Song
Based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just know that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
Be sure to indicate that you’re open to the ensemble or other roles. You’ll gain valuable experience no matter where you’re placed. And remember, even if you audition for the ensemble, you could still be cast in a leading or supporting role.
To summarize, keep an open mind and have fun with this! And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
The Audition Songs
Bobby Strong
“Just Like Him” – Elf
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
“Santa Fe” – Newsies
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
Cladwell B. Cladwell
“Diamond in the Rough” – Aladdin
“Friends on the Other Side” – Princess and the Frog [2000s film/non-theatre]
“The Ballad of Farquaad” – Shrek
“The Military” – Seussical
Hope Cladwell
“No One Cared Like You” – Nunsense II
“Let Us Be Glad” – Wicked
“Poor Monty” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Little Sally
“Six Hours as a Princess” – Children’s Letters to God
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
“My Friend, The Dictionary” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Officer Lockstock
“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
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
Penelope Pennywise
“Brimstone and Treacle” – Mary Poppins
“Land of Yesterday” – Anastasia
“Off With Their Heads” – Wonderland
“Red Shoes Blues” – The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble (Altos)
“Diva’s Lament” – Spamalot
“Lost in the Brass” – Band Geeks
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q
Ensemble (Baritones)
“I Don’t Understand the Poor” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“The Brain” – Young Frankenstein
Ensemble (Basses)
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers
“Please Send Me Someone” – Young Frankenstein
Ensemble (Contras)
“I Want the Good Times Back” – The Little Mermaid
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
“They Don’t Know” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer
“Listen to Your Heart” – Young Frankenstein
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Young Frankenstein
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Daddy’s Girl” – Grey Gardens
“Here at Horace Green” – School of Rock
“Princess” – A Man of No Importance
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
“Together Again” – Young Frankenstein
“Whaddya Do” – Tootsie
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Urinetown:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Don’t Look at Me #1” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Don’t Look at Me #2” in The Best Men’s Monologues from New Plays, 2019➝
• “Three-Word Play” in 48 Monologues for Kids➝
• “You’re a Very Crabby Person➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder)
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!
Urinetown Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Urinetown, 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:
“Too Much Exposition” – Lockstock, Pennywise, Bobby, Little Sally, Ensemble
“Urinetown” – Company
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” – Pennywise, Bobby, Ensemble
“It’s a Privilege to Pee (Reprise)” – Lockstock, Ensemble
“Mr. Cladwell” – Cladwell, Hope, Ensemble
“Cop Song” – Lockstock, Barrel, Ensemble
“Follow Your Heart” – Hope, Bobby
“Look At the Sky” – Bobby, Pennywise, Ensemble
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Cladwell, Hope, Ensemble
“Act One Finale” – Bobby, Cladwell, Hope, Ensemble
Act 2:
“What is Urinetown?” – Little Becky, Harry, Lockstock, Cladwell, Bobby, Little Sally, Ensemble
“Snuff That Girl” – Hot Blades Harry, Little Becky, Ensemble
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Bobby, Ensemble
“Follow Your Heart (Reprise)” – Hope
“Why Did I Listen to That Man?” – Pennywise, Lockstock, Hope, Bobby
“Tell Her I Love Her” – Little Sally, Bobby, Ensemble
“We’re Not Sorry” – Little Sally, Harry, Ensemble
“I’m Not Sorry (Reprise)” – Cladwell, Pennywise
“I See a River” – Hope, Little Becky, 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.
