The Best Audition Songs for Young Frankenstein – By Character

If you’re looking for audition songs for Young Frankenstein, it’s best to choose a comedic or character-driven song from musical theatre repertoire that matches the show’s tone and suits your vocal type. Be sure to check your audition notice for any specific song 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Frau Blucher

“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family

“Mein Herr” – Cabaret

“So What?” – Cabaret

“What Would You Do?” – Cabaret

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Frederick Frankenstein

“Betrayed” – The Producers

“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains

“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me

“That Face” – The Producers

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Igor

“If I Left London” – Chaplin

“My Daddy Always Taught Me to Share” – Grind

“Sennett Song” – Chaplin

“Warts and All” – Honk!

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Inga

“All Falls Down” – Chaplin

“Friki-Friki” – Honeymoon in Vegas

“Special” – Avenue Q

“When You Got It, Flaunt It” – The Producers

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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

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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

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Evil” – The Witches of Eastwick

“Evil Is Hot” – The Toxic Avenger

“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” – Avenue Q

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“Don’t Be the Bunny” – Urinetown

“Look At the Sky” – Urinetown

“Wonders of the World” – The Wizard of Oz

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me

“I Wanna Be a Producer” – The Producers

“Love Sneaks In” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Jeanette’s Showbiz Number” – The Full Monty

“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family

“Only in New York” – Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!

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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

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers

“Pulled” – The Addams Family

“What Only Love Can See” – Chaplin

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Man” – The Full Monty

“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown

“The Moon and Me” – The Addams Family

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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➝

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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!

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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.

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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

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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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Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

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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.

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