A little while ago I had a reader reach out to me about audition songs for Chicago. I sent her my link to audition songs for Fosse, but thought I could get a little meatier with this show. It’s one of my favorites. (Isn’t it one of everyone’s favorites?) Most of the songs listed here are for the girls- sorry, they’re the obvious stars of the show, and I’m not just talking about Roxie and Velma– but I’ve thrown in a few for male ensemble and Billy Flynn, as well as Mamma Morton, if that’s your type. Have so much fun with this one. And look HOT!!
The Women:
1. Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)
2. How Lucky Can You Get? (Funny Lady)
3. Ring Them Bells (Liza With a Z)
4. Life of the Party (Wild Party)
5. Broadway Baby (Follies)
Mary Sunshine:
1. Two Ladies (Cabaret) Find a cut, though, since it’s a song for three people.
2. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Beach Boys) I wouldn’t ordinarily recommend a pop song for this show, but this one is golden for showing off falsetto.
Billy Flynn:
1. Trouble in River City (Music Man)
2. There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute (Barnum)
3. Money Makes the World Go Around (Cabaret)
Amos:
1. Alone in the Universe (Suessical)
2. Perspective (She Loves Me)
Mamma Morton:
12. Where You Are (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
2. Grass is Always Greener (Woman of the Year)
I started this blog as an artistic outlet, as a place to write down the wisdom I’ve accumulated over a lifetime of auditioning in New York City. But these days my time is divided between teaching, performing, and spending quality time with my family.