Christmas Audition Songs – By Vocal Type
Last Updated: February 5, 2026
The following list includes a curated selection of Christmas audition songs, drawn from a wide range of stage musicals and organized by vocal type. Additional song lists are available in the musical theatre song library.
Altos
“Hard Candy Christmas” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“Never Fall in Love (With an Elf)” – Elf
“Surabaya-Santa” – Songs for a New World
“What a Mother Does” – A Christmas Story
Baritones
“Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year” – Catch Me If You Can
“I’ll Begin Again” – Scrooge!
“Nobody Cares About Santa” – Elf
“That Man Over There” – Miracle on 34th Street
Basses
“Christmas Children” – Scrooge!
“I Like Life” – Scrooge!
“The Years Are Passing By” – A Christmas Carol
“Try to Remember” – The Fantasticks
Contras
“A Carnival Christmas” – Nuncrackers
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Meet Me in St. Louis
“Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House” – Nuncrackers
“We Need a Little Christmas” – Mame
Mezzo Sopranos
“All I Want for Christmas” – Nuncrackers
“Christmas Lullaby” – Songs for a New World
“Let’s Start the New Year Right” – Holiday Inn
“You Don’t Know” – Miracle on 34th Street
Sopranos
“Christmas Day” – Promises, Promises
“It’s Better to Give” – Nuncrackers
“Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises
“Voices of the Angels” – Amazing Grace
Tenors
“A Christmas Song” – Elf
“The Schmuel Song” – The Last Five Years
“World’s Greatest Dad” – Elf
“Winter’s on the Wing” – The Secret Garden
Trebles / Children
“Counting Down to Christmas” – A Christmas Story
“Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!
“There Is a Santa Claus” – Elf
“Truly Scrumptious” – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Related: How to find out your vocal type
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!

Related Pages
• Audition Songs for A Christmas Carol
• Audition Songs for A Christmas Story
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.

