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What are good songs to audition for a musical with?
Musical Theater Audition Cuts
- “She Used To Be Mine” from Waitress.
- “And All That Jazz” from Chicago.
- “Watch What Happens“ from Newsies.
- “On My Own” from Les Misérables.
- “Before It’s Over” from Dogfight.
- “Someone Like You” from Jekyll & Hyde.
- “Adelaide’s Lament” from Guys and Dolls.
- “Astonishing” from Little Women.
How do you pick a song for a musical audition?
Choosing the perfect audition song

- Go through the list of songs you sing or listen on Spotify or Youtube for song ideas.
- Find a song that suits your vocal style and range.
- Ask yourself is it a song that showcases your voice.
- Is the song suitable for the genre or the role you are auditioning for.
What should I sing for my school audition?
Top 4 Songs for School Musical Auditions
- Know What Songs Show Off Your Voice. Before your child selects a song, they first need to know their range.
- #1 – “Think of Me” for sopranos.
- #2 – “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” for Altos.
- #3 – “Maria” for Tenors.
- #4 – “Edelweiss” for Bass.
What song should I sing for a school talent show?
“Tomorrow” from Annie. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. “This Land is Your Land”
What are some easy songs to sing for an audition?

Easy audition songs for beginners
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran.
- Rolling In The Deep by Adele.
- Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae.
- Adore You by Harry Styles.
- Sweet but Psycho by Ava Max.
- Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding.
- Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart by Alicia Keys.
- Power Over Me by Dermot Kennedy.
What should I sing for my Cinderella audition?
And when you’re ready, choose the song that you feel most comfortable with from the list below.
- Cinderella (Ella) “Distant Melody” – Peter Pan Music➝
- Evil Stepmother (Madame) “Brimstone and Treacle” – Mary Poppins Music➝
- Fairy Godmother (Marie)
- Prince Charming (Topher)
- Stepsisters (Portia and Joy)
Is waitress a contemporary musical?
Since Waitress is a contemporary musical, most of the songs below are from contemporary musicals as well. In addition, there is a folksy/country vibe to many of them in order to match the style of the show.