Audition Songs for Young Frankenstein – By Character
When considering audition songs for Young Frankenstein, it’s fitting to choose a character-driven 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 Young Frankenstein is a 2000s musical set in the 1930s, the audition songs below are from a variety of time periods. 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 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
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
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
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 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!
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
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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.
