28 Mature Audition Songs – By Vocal Type
These mature musical theatre audition songs are geared toward older adults, especially performers ages 50 and up. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find age-appropriate material that fits your range and audition needs.
Altos
“Daybreak” – Amazing Grace
“If He Walked Into My Life” – Mame
“Liaisons” – A Little Night Music
“Rookie in the Ring” – My Favorite Year
Baritones
“A Little Luck” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Beautiful Girls” – Follies
“To Be a Captain” – Titanic
“Wonderful” – Wicked
Basses
“A Fellow Needs a Girl” – Allegro
“Days Gone By” – She Loves Me
“Joe” – Working
“With a Little Bit of Luck” – My Fair Lady
Contras
“Close the Door” – Anastasia
“Love and Love Alone” – The Visit
“Say Yes” – 70, Girls, 70
“What They Never Tell You” – It Shoulda Been You
Mezzo-Sopranos
“A Note From Grandma” – The Wedding Singer
“Around the World” – Grey Gardens
“Pink” – War Paint
“Turn Up the Spotlight” – Nunsense
Sopranos
“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” – The Sound of Music
“Most Gentlemen Don’t Like Love” – The New Yorkers
“One More Kiss” – Follies
“Repent” – On the Twentieth Century
Tenors
“Bring Him Home” – Les Misérables
“Buddy’s Blues” – Follies
“Everything’s Golden” – Tuck Everlasting
“The Cuddles Mary Gave” – A Man of No Importance
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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.
