10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Belters
Every once in a while, musical theatre actors are asked to bring in a Sondheim song for auditions.
Stephen Sondheim’s music is notoriously complex - filled with difficult melodies and rich orchestrations. Let’s dive into some of his work to find to find the best audition pieces!
Here are 10 Sondheim audition songs for belters.
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1. Losing My Mind - Follies
“Losing My Mind” from Follies
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1971
2. The Miller’s Son – A Little Night Music
“The Miller’s Son” from A Little Night Music
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1975
3. Everybody Loves Louis - Sunday in the Park With George
“Everybody Loves Louis” from Sunday in the Park with George
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1984
4. Another Hundred People - Company
“Another Hundred People” from Company
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1970
5. Moments In The Woods - Into The Woods
“Moments In The Woods” from Into The Woods
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1986
6. Everybody Says Don't - Anyone Can Whistle
“Everybody Says Don’t” from Anyone Can Whistle
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1964
7. I read - Passion
“I Read” from Passion
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1994
8. Not A Day Goes by - Merrily we Roll Along
“Not A Day Goes By” from Merrily We Roll Along
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1981
9. Isn’t He Something - Road Show
“Isn’t He Something” from Road Show
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1999
10. Wait - Sweeney Todd
“Wait” from Sweeney Todd
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Year: 1979
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