The Best Audition Songs for Young Frankenstein – by Character
Do you have an upcoming audition for Young Frankenstein? Well unless you have specifically been asked to sing a song from the show that you’re auditioning for, it’s generally best not to. That said, you should still show off similar vocals and personality. So here’s our list of audition songs for Young Frankenstein, by character.
Since Young Frankenstein is a 2000s musical set in the 1930s, the following songs are from a variety of time periods. There are also lots of comedic and character pieces included below.
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Step 1: Read your audition details
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 Young Frankenstein.
Step 3: Pick an audition song
Next, based on your personality and vocal type, decide whether you’d like to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Just keep in mind that if you audition for a specific character, you still might not be chosen for that particular role.
There’s usually a spot on the audition form asking if you are open to being in the ensemble or accepting a different role. I would suggest ticking that box and taking whatever you are offered. Every role is important, and you will earn valuable experience in a show.
And on that same note, even if you audition for the ensemble (rather than a specific character), there’s always a chance of being cast in a leading or supporting role!
To summarize, keep an open mind and try not to take the process too seriously. And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
Elizabeth Benning
“Daddy’s Girl” – Grey Gardens
“I Don’t Know What I’d Do” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Poor Monty” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
“Show Off” – The Drowsy Chaperone
Frau Blucher
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
“Mein Herr” – Cabaret
“So What?” – Cabaret
“What Would You Do?” – Cabaret
Frederick Frankenstein
“Betrayed” – The Producers
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me
“That Face” – The Producers
Igor
“If I Left London” – Chaplin
“My Daddy Always Taught Me to Share” – Grind
“Sennett Song” – Chaplin
“Warts and All” – Honk!
Inga
“All Falls Down” – Chaplin
“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Special” – Avenue Q
“When You Got It, Flaunt It” – The Producers
Inspector Hans Kemp / The Hermit
“It Must Be Believed to Be Seen” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“The Ballad of Farquaad” – Shrek
“What’s Up, Duloc?” – Shrek
“Who’s the Man” – The Witches of Eastwick
The Monster
“If I Can’t Love Her” – Beauty and the Beast
“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family
“The Longer I Live” – Dracula
“Why Should I Wake Up?” – Cabaret
Ensemble (Altos)
“Evil” – The Witches of Eastwick
“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown
“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown
“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble (Basses)
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers
“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Ensemble (Contras)
“Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – The Full Monty
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
“Only in New York” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!
Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“Waiting” – The Addams Family
“You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me” – 42nd Street
Ensemble (Sopranos)
“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers
“Pulled” – The Addams Family
“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Tenors)
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family
Step 4: Select a monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Young Frankenstein:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “I Want You to Meet Harvey➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “My Favorite Name➝” from Harvey➝ (Elwood)
• “I Don’t Know➝” from Sun Dried➝ (Mary Louise)
• “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
Final Step: Audition Prep
Once you’ve gathered your materials and studied the show, it’s time to start preparing. Need help? Here’s a FREE audition prep checklist to stay organized for future auditions!
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
Young Frankenstein Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Young Frankenstein 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:
“The Happiest Town” – Ensemble
“The Brain” – Frederick, Ensemble
“Please Don’t Touch Me” – Elizabeth, Ensemble
“Together Again” – Igor, Frederick
“Roll in the Hay” – Inga, Frederick, Igor
“Join the Family Business” – Victor, Ensemble
“He Vas My Boyfriend” – Frau Blucher
“Life, Life” – Frederick, Igor, Ensemble
“Welcome to Transylvania” – Ensemble
“Transylvania Mania” – Igor, Frederick, Inga
Act 2:
“He’s Loose” – Kemp, Ensemble
“Listen to Your Heart” – Inga
“Surprise” – Elizabeth, Frau Blucher, Igor, Ensemble
“Please Send Me Someone” – The Hermit
“Man About Town” – Frederick
“Puttin’ On the Ritz” – Frederick, The Monster, Inga, Igor, Ensemble
“Deep Love” – Elizabeth
“Frederick’s Soliloquy” – Frederick
“Finale Ultimo” – Company
Which of these audition songs for Young Frankenstein did you choose?
And what role are you auditioning for? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
What about the Frankenstein Monster
Good call!! I just added some song ideas for The Monster for you. Hope it’s helpful! 🙂