“I Don’t Wanna Show Off”: Audition Song Suggestions for The Drowsy Chaperone by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

October 11, 2018

Searching for the perfect audition song for The Drowsy Chaperone, look no further than this list of expertly chosen songs perfect for this hilarious musical farce.

Auditioning for Mrs. Tottendale (Alto)


The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.

1. “I Don’t Care” from Half-Time



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2. “Blue Skies” from Betsy



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Auditioning for Underling (Tenor)


Mrs. Tottendale’s savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.

3. “I’m A Gigolo” from Wake Up And Dream



4. “I Don’t Understand the Poor” from A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder



Get the audition cut here.

Auditioning for Robert Martin (Tenor)


The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman.

5. “What Do I Need With Love” from Thoroughly Modern Mille



Get the audition cut here.

6. “Choo-Choo Love” from Kitty’s Kisses



Auditioning for Goerge (Tenor)


Robert’s anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert’s best-interest always at heart.

7. “I Can’t Be Bothered Now” from Crazy for You



Get the audition cut here.

8. “The Right Girl” from Follies



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Auditioning for Feldzieg (Baritone)


Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by Jack Adler.

9. “The Dumber They Come, The Better I Like ‘Em” from Kid Boots



10. “Luck Be a Lady” from Guys and Dolls



Get the audition cut here.

Auditioning for Kitty (Mezzo)


Feldzieg’s dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by Sadie Adler.

11. “Nashville Nightingale” from Nifties Of 1923



12. “Adelaide’s Lament” from Guys and Dolls



Get the audition cut here.

Auditioning for the Gangsters (Tenor)


Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers.

13. “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and Dolls



Get the audition cut here.

14. “Friendship” from Anything Goes



Get the sheet music here.

Auditioning for Aldolpho (Baritone/Bass)


European self-proclaimed “ladies man”; played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli.

15. “The Gypsy in Me” from Anything Goes



Get the audition cut here.

16. “Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” from The New Moon



Get the audition cut here.

Auditioning for Janet Van De Graaf (Mezzo)


The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg’s Follies; played by rising star Jane Roberts.

17. “Why Can’t You Behave” from Kiss Me Kate



Get the audition cut here.

18. “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” from Anything Goes



Get the audition cut here.

Auditioning for The Drowsy Chaperone (Alto)


Janet’s alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress Beatrice Stockwell

19. “Only in New York” from Thoroughly Modern Millie 



Get the audition cut here.

20. “That’s Rich” from Newsies 



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Auditioning for Trix (Alto)


The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.

21. “It’s a Perfect Relationship” from Bells are Ringing



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22. “Ridin’ High” by Cole Porter



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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.