40 Comedic Audition Songs That Are Actually Funny
Last Updated: May 18, 2025
These comedic audition songs bring humor, timing and strong character choices to the spotlight. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a funny song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“Climbing Uphill” – The Last Five Years
“Diva’s Lament” – Spamalot
“I Love Play Rehearsal” – Be More Chill
“I’m the Greatest Star” – Funny Girl
“Never Get Married” – Honeymoon in Vegas
Baritones
“God, I Hate Shakespeare” – Something Rotten!
“Gotta Get Out” – The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes
“Make ‘Em Laugh” – Singin’ in the Rain
“Man About Town” – Young Frankenstein
“Purpose” – Avenue Q
Basses
“Broken Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy” – Once
“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” – Kiss Me, Kate
“I Want to Go Home” – Big
“Masculinity” – La Cage aux Folles
“The Elements” – Tomfoolery
Contras
“He Vas My Boyfriend” – Young Frankenstein
“I Hate Musicals” – Ruthless!
“Just Around the Corner” – The Addams Family
“Show Off” – The Drowsy Chaperone
“Why Do the Wrong People Travel?” – Sail Away
Mezzo-Sopranos
“A Note From Grandma” – The Wedding Singer
“Come Out of the Dumpster” – The Wedding Singer
“My Big French Boyfriend” – The Toxic Avenger
“What’s New At the Zoo” – Do Re Mi
“When You Got It, Flaunt It” – The Producers
Sopranos
“Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm” – How to Succeed in Business
“How Lovely to Be a Woman” – Bye Bye Birdie
“If I Were a Bell” – Guys and Dolls
“No More Candy” – She Loves Me
“Vanilla Ice Cream” – She Loves Me
Tenors
“Hard to Be the Bard” – Something Rotten!
“I’m Calm” – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Man” – The Full Monty
“Man Up” – The Book of Mormon
“The Phone Call” – Lucky Stiff
Trebles/Children
“Abigail” – Dear Edwina
“Come to the Fun Home” – Fun Home
“I Know It’s Today” – Shrek
“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge
“What If” – The Addams Family
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and 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.
