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)

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