Musical Song Lists

Upbeat Audition Songs – by Vocal Type

Are you getting looking for a happy musical theatre song for an upcoming project or audition? Well, first you should check out our giant database of audition songs for specific musicals. But if your show hasn’t yet been covered by us, you can go through these upbeat audition songs, sorted by vocal type.

To enhance your research, pop on our “Happy Musical Theatre Songs➝” Spotify playlist!


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First Step: Read your audition details

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.


Altos

Amayzing Mayzie” – Seussical

Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here” – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

I’ve Got Pizazz” – Nunsense II

Open a New Window” – Mame

Raise Your Voice” – Sister Act

There’s Only One Way to End Your Prayers” – Nunsense II


Baritones

Be Like the Bluebird” – Anything Goes

Give a Man Enough Rope” – The Will Rogers Follies

Second Chance” – Steel Pier

Singin’ in the Rain” – Singin’ in the Rain

Try Me” – She Loves Me

With Anne on My Arm” – La Cage Aux Folles


Basses

Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle

Heart” – Damn Yankees

I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” – Porgy and Bess

I Like Life” – Scrooge!

It’s a Lovely Day Today” – Call Me Madam

Slide Some Oil To Me” – The Wiz


Contras

Good Morning Starshine” – Hair

If My Friends Could See Me Now” – Sweet Charity

Live in Living Color” – Catch Me If You Can

Mamma Mia” – Mamma Mia!

One Hundred Easy Ways” – Wonderful Town

Step One” – Kinky Boots


Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!


Mezzo-Sopranos

Change It” – 9 to 5

I’m Alive” – Tootsie

Loud” – Matilda

Practically Perfect” – Mary Poppins

Sing Happy” – Flora, the Red Menace

You’ve Got Possibilities” – It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman


Sopranos

A Spoonful of Sugar” – Mary Poppins

Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables

Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm” – How to Succeed in Business

I Could Have Danced All Night” – My Fair Lady

Turkey Lurkey Time” – Promises, Promises

Vanilla Ice Cream” – She Loves Me


Tenors

All I Need Is the Girl” – Gypsy

Be Our Guest” – Beauty and the Beast

Butter Outta Cream” – Catch Me If You Can

Ladies’ Choice” – Hairspray

Miracle of Miracles” – Fiddler on the Roof

Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round


Trebles/Kids

Expressing Yourself” – Billy Elliot

I Like It” – A Bronx Tale

It’s Possible” – Seussical

Sparkle and Shine” – Nativity!

Tomorrow” – Annie

You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile (Reprise)” – Annie


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Which of these upbeat audition songs did you choose?

And what role are you auditioning for next? We would love to hear all about it in the comments below! And if you need help putting together your audition rep book, check out our DIY packages!


Stacy Karyn, Author of Upbeat Audition Songs.
Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.


 

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