Audition Songs for Into the Woods the Musical – by Character
Written by Tiffany Wilkie
March 23, 2021
If you’re auditioning for Into the Woods soon, check out these audition numbers perfect for every role!
Auditioning for Narrator/Mysterious Man (Baritone)
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
“Beautiful Girls” from Follies
Auditioning for Cinderella (Soprano)
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
“No One Else” from The Great Comet
Auditioning for Jack (Tenor)
The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
“Not While I’m Around” from Sweeney Todd
Auditioning for Jack’s Mother (Soprano)
Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
“Another Hundred People” from Company
“Mother’s Gonna Make Things Fine” from A New Brain
Auditioning for The Baker (Baritone)
A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
“Being Alive” from Company
Auditioning for The Baker’s Wife (Mezzo)
A determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
“Where is the Warmth” from The Baker’s Wife
Auditioning for Cinderella’s Stepmother (Mezzo)
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
“Lucky” from A Little Princess
Auditioning for Florinda And Lucinda (Mezzo)
Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
“I’m Still Here” from Follies
Auditioning for Little Red Riding Hood (Mezzo)
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
“Everybody Says Don’t” from Anyone Can Whistle
Auditioning for the Witch (Mezzo)
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
“The Witch” from Big Fish
Auditioning for Cinderella’s Mother (Soprano)
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
“Lay Down Your Head” from Violet
Auditioning for the Wolf (Baritone)
Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
“Pretty Women” from Sweeney Todd
Auditioning for Rapunzel (Lyric Soprano)
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
“Green Finch and Linnet Bird” from Sweeny Todd
“I’ll Follow My Secret Heart” from Conversation Piece
Auditioning for Cinderella’s Prince (Tenor)
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
“In Praise of Women” from A Little Night Music
Auditioning for Rapunzel’s Prince (Tenor)
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
29. “C’est Moi” from Camelot
30. “All I Need is the Girl” from Gypsy
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