The Best Audition Song Suggestions for 42nd Street by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

January 17, 2020

If you are searching for the perfect audition song for 42nd Street, then explore this list of expertly chosen song suggestions.

Auditioning for Peggy Sawyer (mezzo/belt)

The all-American, genuinely talented girl; innocent, hopeful, spirited; a triple threat: she acts, she sings, and must be a spectacular tapper.

“Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart” from Thumbs Up


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“They Say It’s Wonderful” from Annie Get Your Gun


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“The Music That Makes Me Dance” from Funny Girl


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Auditioning for Julian Marsh (Baritone)


Famous, but notorious, Broadway director who comes off very gruff as he  barks his directions at actors and crew.

“Movies Were Movies” from Mack and Mable


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“There Were You” from The Fantasticks


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“Razzle Dazzle” from Chicago


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Auditioning for Dorothy Brock (Alto)


A “past-her-prime”, well-known, Broadway diva. She is the female lead in Pretty Lady  because she is dating Abner Dillon who is paying for the show.

“Begin the Beguine” by Cole Porter


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“On the Sunny Side of the Street” from Lew Leslie’s International Revue


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“What You Don’t Know About Women” from City of Angels


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Auditioning for Billy Lawlor (Tenor)


The youthful, leading tenor in Pretty Lady. 

All I Need is the Girl” from Gypsy


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“What Do I Need With Love?” from Thoroughly Modern Millie


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“I Can’t Be Bothered Now” from Crazy For You


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Auditioning for Maggie Jones (Alto) 


One of the writers for Pretty Lady. Comedic role.

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


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Auditioning for Bert Barry (Baritone)


One of the writers for Pretty Lady. Comedic role.

“Makin’ Whoopee!” from Whoopee!


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Auditioning for Pat Denning (Baritone)


Former vaudeville partner of Dorothy’s and her secret romantic partner.

“Mr. Cellophane” from Chicago


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Tiffany Wilkie is the Director of Marketing and Theatricals for PerformerStuff.com.