The Best Audition Songs for Willy Wonka – By Character

When considering audition songs for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, it’s fitting to choose a family-friendly song from 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 Willy Wonka is a musical for young audiences, the audition songs below are all suitable for child performers. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.

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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.

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Step 2: Study the Show

Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show. Here’s where you can learn more about Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka➝.

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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.

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Audition Songs for Willy Wonka

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Augustus Gloop

“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical

“I Want to Go Home” – Big

“Magic Foot” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (censor profanity)

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Candy Man

“All I Care About” – Chicago

“Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round

“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” – Annie

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Charlie Bucket

“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story

“Electricity” – Billy Elliot

“It’s Possible” – Seussical

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Grandpa Joe

“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me

“Look Over There” – La Cage aux Folles

“Something Was Missing” – Annie

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Mike Teavee

“Picture Show” – Bonnie & Clyde (Young Clyde’s part)

“Whatcha Gonna Do?” – Chaplin (in your natural accent)

“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy From Oz

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Veruca Salt

“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!

“My New Philosophy” – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge

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Violet Beauregarde

“I Speak Six Languages” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

“My Friend, The Dictionary” – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

“Time to Play” – School of Rock

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Willy Wonka

“How It Ends” – Big Fish

“Hushabye Mountain” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

“The Bottom Line” – Newsies

“The Genius on Cleveland Street” – A Christmas Story

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical

“Only Pretend” – Peter Pan Live!

“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown

“The Wheel” – Tuck Everlasting

“Wonderful” – Wicked

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical

“We Look to You” – The Prom

“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story

“More to the Story” – Shrek

“Shine” – Billy Elliot

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Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)

“Home” – Beauty and the Beast

“Loud” – Matilda

“The World Above” – The Little Mermaid

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Extraordinary” – Pippin

“Fight the Dragons” – Big Fish

“Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

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Ensemble (Trebles/Children)

“Silly Old Hat” – Children’s Letters to God

“We’re All Made of Stars” – Finding Neverland

“What If” – The Addams Family

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Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Willy Wonka:

• “Baking Shows” from Christmas Sprinkles

• “Crabby Person” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

• “Cute Name” from A Candy Kane Christmas

• “Loose Tooth” from Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder

• “Some Mom” from How to Eat Like a Child

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Willy Wonka Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Willy Wonka, 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.

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Act 1:

“Pure Imagination” – Wonka

“Golden Age of Chocolate” – Wonka, Oompa-Loompas, Ensemble

“The Candy Man” – Candy Man, Charlie, Ensemble

“I Eat More” – Augustus, Mrs. Gloop, Ensemble

“Think Positive” – Charlie, Mr. Bucket

“I See It All On TV” – Mike, Ms. Teavee

“Cheer Up Charlie” – Grandpa Joe, Mrs. Bucket, Mr. Bucket, Family

“Think Positive (Reprise)” – Charlie

“I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” – Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Wonka, Family, Ensemble

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Act 2:

“At The Gates” / “Pure Imagination (Reprise)” – Wonka

“In This Room Here” – Wonka, Kids, Parents

“Oompa-Loompa 1” – Augustus, Oompa-Loompas

“There’s No Knowing” – Wonka, Parents

“Chew It” – Violet, Wonka, Kids

“Oompa-Loompa 2” – Violet, Oompa-Loompas

“Flying” – Charlie, Grandpa Joe

“Burping” – Charlie, Grandpa Joe

“I Want It Now” – Veruca

“Oompa-Loompa 3” – Veruca, Oompa-Loompas

“Oompa-Loompa 4” – Mike, Oompa-Loompas

“Oompa-Loompa 5” – Kids, Oompa-Loompas

“Flying (Reprise)” – Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Charlie

“Finale” – Wonka, Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Company

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