Top 10 Traditional Male Audition Cuts

Written by Andrea Canny

November 18, 2016

In our continuing series on audition cuts and full sheet music, we feature ten traditional male audition cuts! These cuts were chosen to showcase the vocal control it takes to sing these classics.  They also have distinct characters to delve into so you can display your exemplary acting ability.

1. “Johanna” from Sweeney Todd

This haunting traditional ballad of longing gives you the chance to show vocal control and emotion.

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2. “They Were You” from The Fantasticks

Harvey Schmidt’s classic melody is a sweet audition piece for you.

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3. “Tonight at Eight” from She Loves Me

Let this charming, peppy traditional audition piece show off your vocal stamina.

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4. “Dames” from 42nd Street

Capture the era’s style in this classic showpiece for tenors.

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5. “Soliloquy” from Carousel

Capture the complicated character of Bill with your stellar vocal control and range.

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6. “This Nearly Was Mine” from South Pacific

This stunning traditional melody will be stuck in the heads of auditors you impress in your audition.

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7.  “A Wonderful Day Like Today” from The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd

Take this classic piece for men and jazz it up or sing it in classic musical theatre style.

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8. “It’s De-Lovely” from Anything Goes

A great, jaunty traditional piece that lets you show your personality and charm.

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9. “If I Were a Rich Man” from Fiddler on the Roof

This popular traditional musical theatre piece is so well-loved that they just had to bring it back to Broadway!

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10. “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” from Oklahoma!

Harness the excitement of this song’s sentiment in a classic melody.

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Looking for more recommendations? We’ll be coming out with these soon!

  • Top 10 Traditional Female Audition Cuts
  • Top 10 Contemporary Male Solos
  • Top 10 Contemporary Female Solos

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Andrea Canny is a professional entertainer (31 years), writer, director, producer, studio vocalist, vocal performance/cabaret coach, adjudicator as well as cabaret artist who is currently writing a book on integrity in the entertainment business.

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