“Holding Out for a Hero”: Audition Song Suggestions for Footloose

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

June 18, 2018

If you’re auditioning for the classic musical Footloose soon, check out these audition numbers perfect for every role!

Ren McCormack (Tenor)


A teenager from Chicago, fun, quick-witted and loves to dance, outgoing personality.

1. “Fortune Favors the Brave” from Aida



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2. “Take What You Got” from Kinky Boots



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3. “More Than a Feeling” by Boston



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Ariel Moore (Mezzo)


Rebellious for a reverend’s daughter, like Rizzo in Grease, but more mischievous than negative.

4. “Every Story is a Love Story” from Aida



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5. “Come to Your Senses” from Tick, Tick Boom



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6. “I Drove All Night” (In the style of Cindi Lauper)



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Reverend Shaw Moore (Baritone)


Ariel’s strict and stern father. The minister of Beaumont.

7. “Kids” from Bye Bye Birdie



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Rusty (Mezzo)


A friend of Ariel and also ditzy gossip.

8. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in the style of Cindi Lauper



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9. “Right in Front of Your Eyes” from The Wedding Singer



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10. “Get on Your Feet” by Gloria Estefan



Willard Hewitt (Tenor)


A simple country guy with a huge heart.

11. “I’ll Still Be Loving You” by Restless Heart



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12. “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police



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Ethel McCormack (Mezzo)


Ren’s tough as nails single mother who would do almost anything for her child.

13. “I Know the Truth” from Aida



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Vi Moore (Mezzo)


Ariel’s Mother and wife to the Rev. Moore.

14. “Slipping Through My Fingers” from Mama Mia



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Chuck Cranston (Tenor/Baritone)


The bad boy of Beaumont currently dating Ariel. Not a fan of Ren.

15. “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi



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16. “Greased Lightnin’” from Grease



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Urleen (Mezzo)


Ariel’s smart friend. Part of her group.

17. “Turn the Beat Around” in the style of Gloria Estefan



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18. “Fame” from Fame



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Wendy Jo (Mezzo)


A quiet friend of Ariel’s who knows a lot about the town of Beaumont.

19. “Time After Time” in the style of Cindi Lauper



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20. “Anything for You” by Gloria Estefan



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Travis (Baritone)


A friend of Chuck.

21. ”I Ran” by Flock of Seagulls



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Lyle (Tenor)


A friend of Chuck.

22. “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen



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Irene (Mezzo)


Lead singer of the country band, the Country Kickers.

23. “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette



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Bickle (Tenor)


Willard’s country friend.

24. “When I Call Your Name” by Vince Gill



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Jeter (Tenor)


Willard’s country friend.

25. “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers



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Garvin (Baritone)


23. “Forever And Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis



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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.
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