The Best Kander and Ebb Audition Songs – By Vocal Type
These Kander and Ebb audition songs come from musicals by the iconic songwriting duo behind shows like Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range and audition needs.
Altos
“I Wrote the Book” – Woman of the Year
“Only Love” – Zorba!
“Thinking of Him” – Curtains
“We Can Make It” – The Rink
Baritones
“Mister Cellophane” – Curtains
“Second Chance” – Steel Pier
“She’s a Woman” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“Why Should I Wake Up?” – Cabaret
Basses
“Among My Yesterdays” – The Happy Time
“Coffee Shop Nights” – Curtains
“Marry Me” – The Rink
“Sometimes a Day Goes By” – Woman of the Year
Contras
“Funny Honey” – Chicago
“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit
“What Would You Do?” – Cabaret
“Willing to Ride” – Steel Pier
Mezzos/Sopranos
“A Little Bit of Good” – Chicago
“A Quiet Thing” – Flora, the Red Menace
“Colored Lights” – The Rink
“Life Is” – Zorba!
Tenors
“Day After That” – Kiss of the Spider Woman
“I Don’t Care Much” – Cabaret
“Meeskite” – Cabaret
“Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round
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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.
