The Best Audition Songs for Zombie Prom – By Character
When considering audition songs for Zombie Prom, it’s fitting to choose a pop/rock or 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 Zombie Prom is a 1990s musical set in the 1950s, the audition songs below are from musicals from a variety of time periods. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed to ensure it matches the show’s style.
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.
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 Zombie Prom.
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.
Audition Songs for Zombie Prom
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Delilah Strict
“It’s a Business” – Curtains
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“Surabaya-Santa” – Songs for a New World
“Teaching Third Grade” – Ruthless!
Eddie Flagrante
“Ain’t It the Truth” – A Bronx Tale
“Don’t Break the Rules” – Catch Me If You Can
“Nicky Machiavelli” – A Bronx Tale
“One of the Great Ones” – A Bronx Tale
Jonny Warner
“Alone at the Drive-In Movie” – Grease
“I Don’t Want To” – All Shook Up
“It Hurts Me” – All Shook Up
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
Toffee
“Fools Fall in Love” – All Shook Up
“Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)” – Grease
“One Night With You” – All Shook Up
“Screw Loose” – Cry-Baby
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Frank Mills” – Hair
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“There’s Always Me” – All Shook Up
Ensemble (Baritones)
“Baby, Don’t Go” – The Cher Show
“Grow for Me” – Little Shop of Horrors
“I Miss the Music” – Curtains
Ensemble (Basses)
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Don’t Be Cruel” – All Shook Up
“Love Me Tender” – Elvis Presley (Non-Theatre)
Ensemble (Contras)
“All I Need Is an Angel” – Grease Live!
“Let Yourself Go” – All Shook Up
“Maybe (Baby)” – Grease Live!
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Freddy, My Love” – Grease
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“Someday” – Memphis
Ensemble (Tenors)
“It Takes Two” – Hairspray
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“You Tore My Heart Out” – The Toxic Avenger
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Zombie Prom:
• “An Accident” from The Rocky Horror Show
• “Certain Perils” from A Fine Monster You Are
• “Dancing Shoes” from Grease
• “Fully Entranced” from A Fine Monster You Are
• “Mystery Man” from The Muckle Man
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Zombie Prom Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Zombie Prom, 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.
Act 1:
“Enrico Fermi High” – Toffee, Jonny, Miss Strict, Ensemble
“Ain’t No Goin’ Back” – Toffee, Jonny, Ensemble
“Jonny Don’t Go” – Toffee, Ensemble
“Good As It Gets” – Toffee, Ensemble
“The C Word” – Toffee, Miss Strict, Ensemble
“Rules, Regulations and Respect” – Miss Strict, Ensemble
“Blast From The Past” – Jonny, Ensemble
“That’s The Beat For Me” – Eddie, Josh, Ensemble
“The Voice In The Ocean” – Jonny, Toffee
“It’s Alive” – Jonny, Miss Strict, Ensemble
“Where Do We Go From Here?” – Jonny, Toffee, Ensemble
“Trio (Case Closed)” – Eddie, Miss Strict, Jonny
Act 2:
“Then Came Jonny” – Miss Strict, Jonny, Toffee, Eddie, Ensemble
“Come Join Us” – Eddie, Jonny, Ensemble
“How Can I Say Good-Bye?” – Jonny, Ensemble
“Easy To Say” – Toffee, Ensemble
“Exposé” – Eddie, Miss Strict
“Isn’t It?” – Ensemble
“Forbidden Love” – Toffee, Jonny, Ensemble
“The Lid’s Been Blown” – Eddie, Miss Strict, Ensemble
“Delilah’s Confession” – Miss Strict, Eddie, Ensemble
“Zombie Prom” – Company
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.
