“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
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
Reverend Shaw Moore (Baritone)
Ariel’s strict and stern father. The minister of Beaumont.
7. “Kids” from Bye Bye Birdie
Rusty (Mezzo)
A friend of Ariel and also ditzy gossip.
8. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in the style of Cindi Lauper
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
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
Vi Moore (Mezzo)
Ariel’s Mother and wife to the Rev. Moore.
14. “Slipping Through My Fingers” from Mama Mia
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
Urleen (Mezzo)
Ariel’s smart friend. Part of her group.
17. “Turn the Beat Around” in the style of Gloria Estefan
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
Irene (Mezzo)
Lead singer of the country band, the Country Kickers.
23. “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette
Bickle (Tenor)
Willard’s country friend.
24. “When I Call Your Name” by Vince Gill
Garvin (Baritone)
23. “Forever And Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis
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