The Best Audition Songs for Annie – by Character

Do you have an upcoming audition for Annie? 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 Annie, broken down by character.

Since Annie came out in the 1970s and takes place in the 1930s, many of the suggested pieces below have a 1920s/1930s vibe to them. Additionally, most of the songs below are from musicals that came out between the 1950s-1980s.

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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 upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.

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Step 2: Get to know the show

In casting calls, they often ask for you to be “familiar with the show”. And even if it’s not requested, it’s generally assumed. One way to do this is to listen to the Annie cast album➝ while reading through the synopsis.

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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 (and not a specific character), there’s always a chance you might get chosen for a leading/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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Annie

“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!

“The Tree” – The Me Nobody Knows

“Where is Love?” – Oliver!

“You’ve Got Possibilities” – It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman

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Bert Healy

“Grand Knowing You” – She Loves Me

“Put on a Happy Face” – Bye Bye Birdie

“Singin’ in the Rain” – Singin’ in the Rain

“The Candy Man” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Grace Farrell

“I Belong Here” – The Grand Tour

“Would You?” – Singin’ in the Rain

“You Are My Lucky Star” – Singin’ in the Rain

“You Don’t Know” – Here’s Love

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Lily St. Regis

“Funny Honey” – Chicago

“If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity

“Nightlife” – All American

“Where Am I Going?” – Sweet Charity

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Miss Hannigan

“Why Do The Wrong People Travel?” – Sail Away

“Nobody Does It Like Me” – Seesaw

“That Mister Man of Mine” – Dames at Sea

“The Ladies Who Lunch” – Company

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Oliver Warbucks

“If I Have to Live Alone” – The Baker’s Wife

“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” – My Fair Lady

“She Wasn’t You” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

“Why Should I Wake Up?” – Cabaret

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Orphans

“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!

“Let Me Entertain You” – Gypsy

“Little Lamb” – Gypsy

“When I Get My Name in Lights” – The Boy from Oz

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt

“In My Own Lifetime” – The Rothschilds

“Once Upon a Time” – All American

“This Is a Great Country” – Mr. President

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Rooster

“All I Care About” – Chicago

“Proud Lady” – The Baker’s Wife

“Razzle Dazzle” – Chicago

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“Star to Be”

“Broadway Baby” – Follies

“Forty-Second Street” – 42nd Street

“West End Avenue” – The Magic Show

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Ensemble (Altos)

“The Usher from the Mezzanine” – Fade Out – Fade In

“Time Heals Everything” – Mack & Mabel

“Wherever He Ain’t” – Mack & Mabel

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“I Promise You a Happy Ending” – Mack & Mabel

“More I Cannot Wish You” – Guys and Dolls

“Real Live Girl” – Little Me

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Her Face” – Carnival!

“I Don’t Remember Christmas” – Starting Here Starting Now

“Movies Were Movies” – Mack & Mabel

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Ensemble (Contras)

“Chanson” – The Baker’s Wife

“Dimples” – Little Me

“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70

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

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Ensemble (Mezzos)

“Look What Happened to Mabel” – Mack & Mabel

“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables

“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

“Doll on a Music Box” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

“Ice Cream” – Anne of Green Gables

“Magic Moment” – The Gay Life

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“Broadway Baby” – Dames at Sea

“Morning Glow” – Pippin

“She is Not Thinking of Me” – Gigi

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Step 4: Select a monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Annie:

• “I Can’t Write” from The Genius➝

• “Mother Moon➝” from Fading Joy➝  (Joy)

• “My Sister in This House” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “We’ll Figure It Out” in Monologues for Kids and Tweens➝

• “You Know What➝” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown  (Patty)

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Final Step: Prepare for your audition

After collecting your materials and getting familiar with the show, it’s time to move forward with the actual preparation. If you’re in need of some guidance on this step, you can always go through this FREE audition prep checklist!

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

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Annie Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Annie, 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:

“Maybe” – Annie, Orphans

“It’s the Hard Knock Life” – Annie, Molly, Orphans

“It’s the Hard Knock Life (Reprise)” – Molly, Pepper, Kate, July, Tessie, Duffy

“Tomorrow” – Annie

“We’d Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover” – Ensemble

“Little Girls” – Miss Hannigan

“I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here” – Grace, Annie, Ensemble

“N.Y.C.” – Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Star-to-Be, Ensemble

“Easy Street” – Rooster, Miss Hannigan, Lily

“You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long” – Grace, Ensemble

“Why Should I Change a Thing?” – Warbucks

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Act 2:

“Maybe (Reprise)” – Annie

“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” – Bert Healy, Ensemble

“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile (Reprise)” – Orphans

“Easy Street (Reprise)” – Rooster, Miss Hannigan, Lily

“Tomorrow (Reprise)” – Annie, Roosevelt, Warbucks, Ensemble

“Something Was Missing” – Warbucks

“Annie” – Grace, Drake, Ensemble

“I Don’t Need Anything But You” – Warbucks, Annie, Grace

“A New Deal for Christmas” – Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Roosevelt, Molly, Orphans, Ensemble

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Which of these audition songs for Annie 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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Need extra help? Just go through this free audition prep checklist!

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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 has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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