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
Want more songs? Check out these DIY Rep Books for EVERY vocal type!
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!
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.