The Top Five 16-Bar Audition Cuts for the Broadway Bro

Written by Alexandra Muscaro

October 30, 2017

Finding the perfect song that allows your true self to come through can be a difficult task, especially if you’re a male performer. Lucky for you, these top five songs from our collection are sure to make you stand out in that audition!

1. “Proud of Your Boy” – Aladdin

Aladdin has been an orphan for most of his life since his mother passed away. He understands that living as a thief isn’t the life his mother wanted him to have, and he vows to one day make her proud.

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2. “Sibella” – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

Monte has always been in love with Sibella, but now she is married and the two are having a very dangerous affair.

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3. “Keep on Standing” – Rocky

Rocky is about to step into the ring with the Heavy Weight Champion of the World. He is scared and determined to not win, but to keep standing.

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4. “Sante Fe” – Newsies

Jack dreams of leaving New York City, and wants to move to Sante Fe. He wants to create a new life for himself.

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5. “Moving Too Fast” – The Last Five Years

Everything seems to be going exactly the way that Jamie planned. But most of his success and happiness is coming together all at once, and it is a little intimidating for him.

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Alexandra Muscaro is from Tampa, Florida, and moved to New York to follow her dreams. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts with a dual concentration in Performance as well as Theatre History and Performance Texts with a Minor in Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. When she’s not rehearsing, dramaturging a developing play, or studying for theatre history, you will find her at the Metropolitan Museum of Art…specifically the Egyptian exhibit. Or check your local coffee shop and you may find her with her nose in a book. You can visit her website at alexandramuscaro.com.