The Best Audition Songs for Annie – By Character

Last Updated: June 17, 2025

If you’re looking for audition songs for Annie, it’s best to choose an energetic, upbeat song from classic 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 Annie premiered in 1976, most of the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1960s and 1990s. 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 upbeat, 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 about Annie.

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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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Annie

“Don’t Be Anything Less” – Snoopy!!!

“Poor Sweet Baby” – Snoopy!!!

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

“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

“I Love To Cry At Weddings” – Sweet Charity

“The Candy Man” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Grace Farrell

“Beautiful Candy” – Carnival!

“I Belong Here” – The Grand Tour

“Love Makes the World Go ‘Round” – Carnival

“You Don’t Know” – Miracle on 34th Street

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Lily St. Regis

“Dimples” – Little Me

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

“Paris Original” – How to Succeed in Business

“Raunchy” – 110 in the Shade

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Miss Hannigan

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

“I’ve Got What You Want” – The Apple Tree

“Miss Marmelstein” – I Can Get It for You Wholesale

“You Mustn’t Be Discouraged” – Fade Out – Fade In

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Oliver Warbucks

“Anne of Green Gables” – Anne of Green Gables

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

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

“My Wish” – Miracle on 34th Street

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt

“A Wonderful Day Like Today” – The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd

“If I Ruled the World” – Pickwick

“Once Upon a Time” – All American

“This Is a Great Country” – Mr. President

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Rooster

“Hundreds of Girls” – Mack & Mabel

“Ilona” – She Loves Me

“I’ve Got Your Number” – Little Me

“This Is The Life” – Golden Boy

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“Star to Be”

“Don’t Rain on My Parade” – Funny Girl

“Forty-Second Street” – 42nd Street

“I’m the First Girl in the Second Row” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!

“Star Tar” – Dames at Sea

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Ensemble (Altos)

“Open a New Window” – Mame

“Open the Window” – Anne of Green Gables

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

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Ensemble (Baritones)

“She Is Not Thinking of Me” – Gigi

“That Man Over There” – Miracle on 34th Street

“Two a Day” – Parade

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Ensemble (Basses)

“Among My Yesterdays” – The Happy Time

“Movies Were Movies” – Mack & Mabel

“Real Live Girl” – Little Me

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Ensemble (Contras)

“An Occasional Flight of Fancy” – Skyscraper

“Go Home, Train!” – Fade Out – Fade In

“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame

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

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Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace

“Colored Lights” – The Rink

“Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace

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Ensemble (Sopranos)

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

“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables

“Ice Cream” – Anne of Green Gables

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Ensemble (Tenors)

“I Won’t Send Roses” – Mack & Mabel

“I’ve Just Seen Her” – All American

“Wondrin’” – Anne of Green Gables

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Ensemble (Trebles/Orphans)

“Born to Entertain” – Ruthless!

“My Best Girl” – Mame

“No Matter What” – Whistle Down the Wind

“The Girl I Mean to Be” – The Secret Garden

“The Perfect Nanny” – Mary Poppins

“Truly Scrumptious” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

“When Children Rule the World” – Whistle Down the Wind

“Where Is Love?” – Oliver!

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

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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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