The Best Audition Song Suggestions for Guys and Dolls by Character
Written by: Nicole Gibson
March 10th, 2020
“Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat!” Do you have an audition for Guys and Dolls coming up and you’re not sure what to sing? Look no further and view these expertly picked song suggestions.
Auditioning for Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Tenor)
A well-known gambler who has a cheerful personality and the nicest of the crooks. Even though he is “out there” and naive sometimes, he is a very loyal friend to Nathan.
“I’m Calm” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Auditioning for Sky Masterson (Baritone)
The guy who finds luck at every turn. Charming, smart, and good-looking, he throws himself in for a spin when he surprisingly falls in love.
“Gypsy in Me” from Anything Goes
Auditioning for Sarah Brown (Soprano)
An attractive and keen woman who takes on the role of the Local Mission Sargeant. She embarks on a mission to transform the gamblers into manly men. The object of Sky’s affections, he helps her get rid of her stiffness and encourages her to let go.
“If I Loved You” from Carousel
Auditioning for Nathan Detroit (Baritone)
Our leading man. A frequent gambler, broke citizen and crapsgame planner with clever ways who is not so lucky. His obsession with gambling puts his relationship with Adelaide at risk.
“Maria” from West Side Story
Auditioning for Miss Adelaide (Alto)
The lead dancer at the Hox Box nightclub; she is Nathan’s fiance. Confident, beautiful, and selfish, she loves Nathan more than anything and is impatiently waiting to get married.
“If My Friends Could See Me Now” from Sweet Charity
Auditioning for Arvide Abernathy (Baritone)
Sarah’s affectionate grandfather who plays both the bass drums and the cymbals in the mission band. Friendly and approachable, he assists Sarah with her life decisions.
“If I Have to Live Alone” from The Baker’s Wife
Auditioning for Harry The Horse (Baritone)
A crook and a gambler, he has money in his eyes. Turns against Nathan with Big Jule for cheating in the crap game, he’s well known in the gambling world.
“If I Were a Rich Man” from Fiddler on the Roof
Auditioning for Benny Southstreet (Baritone)
Also a part of the gambler group, he is Nathan’s sidekick. A quick thinker, sneaky, and always on the go, he knows what Nathan’s best choices are.
“A Wonderful Day Like Today” from The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd
Audition for Ensemble (All Vocal Types)
The ensemble takes part in the show as sightseers, members of the Mission Band (Agatha, Calvin, Martha), Crap Shooters (Liver Lips Louie, Angie the Ox, Rusty Charlie), Hot Box Girls, Waiters, and Cuban Dancers.
Soprano:
“In My Own Little Corner” from Cinderella
“It’s a Grand Night for Singing” from State Fair
Listen to a Spotify Playlist of audition songs Guys and Dolls here:
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