The Best Audition Songs for Honk! – By Character
When considering audition songs for Honk!, 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 Honk! premiered in 1993, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1990s and 2010s. 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 upbeat, 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 Honk!
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 Honk!
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Bullfrog
“A Day for the Cat In the Hat” – Seussical
“Messing About In A Boat” – The Wind in the Willows
“Run, Freedom, Run!” – Urinetown
“You Can’t Trust a Man” – Tuck Everlasting
Cat
“Diamond in the Rough” – Aladdin
“Poor Unfortunate Souls” – The Little Mermaid
“Sweet Child” – The Little Mermaid
“The Smell of Rebellion” – Matilda
Drake
“The Cuddles Mary Gave” – A Man of No Importance
“Welcome to the World” – A Man of No Importance
“When Words Fail” – Shrek
“Who I’d Be” – Shrek
Ida
“Beauty and the Beast” – Beauty and the Beast
“Just Like That” – A Christmas Story
“The Music Still Plays On” – A New Brain
“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story
Maureen
“Funny” – My Favorite Year
“I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
“Teaching Third Grade” – Ruthless!
Ugly
“Alone in the Universe” – Seussical
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“If I Left London” – Chaplin
“Last One Picked” – Whoop-Dee-Doo! [censor language]
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Ensemble (Altos)
“Look At All the People” – Chaplin
“Notice Me, Horton” – Seussical
“Say No Thank You” – Dear Edwina
Ensemble (Baritones)
“A Little House” – The Three Little Pigs
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“Where Are All the People?” – Chaplin
Ensemble (Basses)
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Happy/Sad” – The Addams Family
“Havin’ a Hunch” – Seussical
Ensemble (Contras)
“A Change in Me” – Beauty and the Beast
“Just Beyond the Stars” – Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
“More to the Story” – Shrek
Ensemble (Mezzos/Sopranos)
“Finding Wonderland” – Wonderland
“One Pal” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
Ensemble (Tenors)
“A Bit Misunderstood” – The Three Little Pigs
“Beautiful” – Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
“Seventeen” – Tuck Everlasting
Ensemble (Trebles/Children)
“A Letter From Charlie Bucket” – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Everlasting” – Tuck Everlasting
“It’s Possible” – Seussical
Step 4: Select a Monologue
If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Honk!:
• “Just a Frog” from Hyronomous, A. Frog
• “On the Prowl” from The Thirty-Three Little Pigs
• “Piggy Banquet” from The Thirty-Three Little Pigs
• “Something Fishy” from The Thirty-Three Little Pigs
• “Straight Ahead” from Turnabout Night at the Zoo
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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Honk! Song List
Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Honk!, 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.
Act 1:
“A Poultry Tale” – Drake, Ida, Cat, Grace, Ensemble
“The Joy of Motherhood” – Ida, Maureen
“Different (Pre-Reprise)” – Ida
“Hold Your Head up High” – Ida, Ugly
“Look at Him” – Ida, Drake, Ugly, Maureen, Billy, Downy, Beaky, Turkey, Henrietta, Cat, Grace
“Different” – Ugly
“Play With your Food” – Cat, Ugly
“Lost” – Ugly
“The Elegy” – Maureen, Ida, Ensemble
“Every Tear A Mother Cries” – Ida
“The Wild Goose Chase” – Greylag, Dot, Cat, Ugly
“Hold Your Head Up High (Reprise)” – Ida, Ugly
Act 2:
“It Takes All Sorts” – Queenie, Lowbutt
“Together” – Cat, Queenie, Lowbutt
“The Collage” – Drake, Ida, Turkey, Greylag, Dot, Ensemble
“Now I’ve Seen You” – Ugly
“Warts and All” – Bullfrog, Ugly, Ensemble
“The Blizzard” – Ugly, Cat, Ensemble
“Transformation” – Ugly, Ida, Penny
“Look At Him (Reprise)” – Ugly, Penny, Grace, Turkey, Ensemble
“Warts And All (Reprise)” – Ensemble
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.
