“Sometimes When You Dream” the Best Audition Songs for Little Women by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

December 3, 2018

If you’re auditioning for Little Women soon, explore these audition songs expertly chosen for every role!

Auditioning for Jo March (Soprano)


Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.

1. “Live Out Loud” from A Little Princess



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2. “A Change in Me” from Beauty and the Beast 



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Auditioning for Professor Bhaer (Baritone)


German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk’s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.

3. “Falcon in the Dive” from The Scarlet Pimpernel



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4. “If I Can’t Love Her” from Beauty and the Beast



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Auditioning for Amy March (Soprano)


The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.

5. “A Lovely Night” from Cinderella 



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6. “I’ll Show Him” from Plain and Fancy



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Auditioning for Meg March (Soprano)


The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him.

7. “Belle-Reprise” from Beauty and the Beast



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8. “Far From the Home I Love” from Fiddler on the Roof



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Auditioning for Beth March (Soprano)


The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.

9. “Much More” from The Fantasticks



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10. “Goodnight, My Someone” from The Music Man



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Auditioning for Marmee March (Mezzo)


The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.

11. “Hold On” from Return to The Secret Garden


12. “All That Matters” from Finding Neverland



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Auditioning for Laurie Laurence (Tenor)


The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.

13. “She Was There” from The Scarlet Pimpernel



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14. “Marry Me a Little” from Company



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Auditioning for Aunt March (Soprano)


A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.

15. “They Don’t Know” from Thoroughly Modern Millie



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16. “Brimstone and Treacle” Part 1  from Mary Poppins 



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Auditioning for Mr. John Brooke (Bari-Tenor)


Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.

17. “It Only Takes a Moment” from Hello, Dolly



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18. “They Were You” (Male) from The Fantasticks 



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Tiffany Weagly-Wilkie is the Director of Theatricals for PerformerStuff.com. She also serves as the Casting Director for The Imagination House.