Top 10 Contemporary Female Solos
Written by Andrea Canny
December 1, 2016
Fill your audition binder with these great solos to showcase your vocal and acting capabilities in these powerful and fun female solos!
1. “The History of Wrong Guys” from Kinky Boots
A great showcase solo for character and thick accent will set you ahead of the rest.
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2. “She Used To Be Mine” from Waitress
This emotional ballad is bound to touch those who are listening while you show off your vocal control.
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3. “I Didn’t Plan It” from Waitress
What a great uptempo solo to belt out with sass and power!
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4. “Burn” from Hamilton
Eliza’s signature song from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical Broadway hit, Hamilton.
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5. “Here I Am” from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
This is a fun uptempo, spritely song to show character and excitement.
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6. “I’m Here” form The Color Purple
What a powerful emotional solo from The Color Purple that can render people speechless.
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7. “Beautiful” from Beautiful, The Carol King Story
This classic Carole King song has become a contemporary solo again because it’s got such ‘legs’!
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8. “Now That I’ve Seen Her” from Miss Saigon
This show is filled with so many complex emotions, and this piece is a great emotional showcase for a female soloist.
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9. “Journey to the Past” from Anastasia
Who isn’t excited about this great film coming to Broadway!? This one of the many good songs from the show.
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10. “Watch What Happens” from Newsies
In a show filled with great male songs, this is a great plucky ingénue solo that shows character and independence!
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