The Best 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 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 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

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 Young Frankenstein

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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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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer

“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger

“Waiting” – The Addams Family

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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:

• “A Startling Discovery” from Bat Boy

• “An Accident” from The Rocky Horror Show

• “Meet Harvey” from Harvey

• “My Favorite Name” from Harvey

• “The Bat Child” from Bat Boy

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Step 5: Audition Prep

Choosing the right song is just the beginning! Strong preparation helps you walk into the room with confidence and ready to show what you can do.

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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! This 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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