Musical Theatre Songs

Kander and Ebb Audition Songs – By Vocal Type

The following list includes a curated selection of Kander and Ebb audition songs, drawn from a wide range of their stage musicals and organized by vocal type. Audition songs can also be browsed by musical.


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


Related: How to find out your vocal type


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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 ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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