“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
Get the sheet music here.
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
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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
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
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.
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
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Auditioning for Janet Van De Graaf (Mezzo)
17. “Why Can’t You Behave” from Kiss Me Kate
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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
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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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