The Best Audition Song Suggestions for 9 to 5 the Musical by Character

Written by Tiffany Wilkie

February 15, 2020

Hey, Y’all! Are you auditioning for the glorious and fun hit musical, 9 to 5 the musical, soon? If you need help finding an audition song, we’ve got you covered. Explore our list of suggestions!

Auditioning for Violet (Alto)


The company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.

1. “Hard Candy Christmas” from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas



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2. “XXX’s And OOO’s (An American Girl)” performed by Trisha Yearwood



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Auditioning for Doralee (Mezzo- Soprano)


A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.

3. “Before He Cheats” performed by Carrie Underwood



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4. “Be Good Or Be Gone” from Pump Boys and Dinettes



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Auditioning for Judy (Mezzo-Soprano)


The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.

5. I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love” from The Boy From Oz.



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6. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton



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Auditioning for Franklin Hart (Baritone)


One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.

7. “The Buddy System” from City of Angels



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8. “What Is It About Her” from The Wild Party



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Auditioning for Roz Keith (Alto) 


The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.

9. “I’m Not That Girl” from Wicked



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10. “When He Sees Me” from Waitress



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Auditioning for Joe (Baritone)


A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.

11. “Legally Blonde” from Legally Blonde



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12. “She Loves Me” from She Loves Me



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Auditioning for Dwayne (Baritone)


Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.

13. “Never Ever Getting Rid of Me” from Waitress



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14. “Hushabye Mountain” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang



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Auditioning for Maria (Alto)


A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.

15. “Here I Am” from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels



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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.