Audition Songs for Honk! – By Character
Last Updated: January, 2026
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 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.
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 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 range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.
When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.
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The Audition Songs
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]
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!:
• “Actor!” in Audition Monologues for Young Men➝
• “Bloom” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Language” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Living Large” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
• “Loyalty” in Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors➝
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!
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! 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.
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.
