10 Traditional Musical Theatre Audition Songs For Altos
Having trouble finding a go-to traditional audition song for a mezzo-soprano or alto?
The Golden Age of Broadway ranges from shows written between the 1940s to the late 1960/70s. Notable composers and lyricists of that time include Rodgers and Hammerstein, Meredith Wilson, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, Comden and Green, Lerner and Loewe, and more.
Each of these songs fall perfectly between overdone and obscure, with tunes just famous enough to leave the creative team wanting more.
1. I’m The Greatest Star - Funny Girl
“I’m The Greatest Star” from Funny Girl
Music & Lyrics by Jule Styne/Bob Merrill
Year: 1964
2. I Ain’t Down Yet - The Unsinkable Molly Brown
“I Ain’t Down Yet” from The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Year: 1960
3. Right As The Rain - Bloomer Girl
“Right As The Rain” from Bloomer Girl
Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen/E.Y. Harburg
Year: 1944
4. One Hundred Easy Ways To Lose A Man - Wonderful Town
“One Hundred Ways To Lose A Man” from Wonderful Town
Music & Lyrics by Betty Comden/Adolph Green
Year: 1953
5. Wonderful Guy - South Pacific
“Wonderful Guy” from South Pacific
Music & Lyrics by Rodgers/Hammerstein
Year: 1949
6. I Got The Sun In The Morning - Annie Get Your Gun
“I Got The Sun In The Morning” from Annie Get Your Gun
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Year: 1946
7. Shopping Around - Wish Your Were Here
“Shopping Around” from Wish You Were Here
Music & Lyrics by Harold Rome
Year: 1952
8. The Gentleman Is A Dope - Allegro
“The Gentleman Is A Dope” from Allegro
Music & Lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Year: 1947
9. Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
“Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm” from How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Music/Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Year: 1961
10. Plant You Now, Dig You Later - Pal Joey
“Plant You Now, Dig You Later” from Pal Joey
Music & Lyrics by Rodgers/Hart
Year: 1940
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