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10 of the Best Contemporary Male Audition Cuts<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by Andrea Canny<\/p>\n

November 10, 2016<\/p>\n<\/font>

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We chose these particular audition cuts to help men show off their range, vocal quality, acting ability, comedic sensibilities and\/or technical ability. These choices set the performer up for a successful audition with songs from these contemporary musicals.<\/p>\n \"\"<\/span>

1. “In This Corner” from Kinky Boots<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This hot cut from Cindy Lauper\u2019s wild success, Kinky Boots<\/em>, is a great way to showcase your power on the very top of your tenor range. It also offers an opportunity to show your ability to be in character.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. “Music of My Soul” from Memphis<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This cut gives you the opportunity to showcase your soulful blues stylings while connecting to the lyrics to relay the deep intention of the song.<\/p>\n

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3. “Fortune Favors the Brave” from Aida<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This powerhouse cut has your talent busting straight out of the gate, maintaining an intense pace all the way to your high note at the end.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. “My Girlfriend Who Lives In Canada” from Avenue Q<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This Avenue Q favorite offers plenty of opportunity for you to showcase your comedic ability.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. “King of the World” from Songs For a New World<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Jason Robert Brown out-did himself when he wrote this stellar song to showcase masterful high tenors range along with intense emotion.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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6. “Out There” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This cut gives you the chance to give the auditor chills from your emotion mixed with the luscious melody.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. “Barrett\u2019s Song” from Titanic<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This driving cut showcases your sense of control and your upper range.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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8. “I\u2019m Not That Smart” from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This is a cut that showcases your ability to navigate difficult rhythms as well as show comedic ability, ending on an impressive long, high note.<\/p>\n

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9. “Ladies\u2019 Choice” from Hairspray<\/em><\/h4>\n
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This cut showcases your ability to tackle lyric-filled fast rhythms.<\/p>\n

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10. “Left Behind” from Spring Awakening<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Show off your ability to tap into deep emotion while showcasing your control in your high range of this beautiful melody.<\/p>\n

Get the cut here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Looking for more recommendations? We’ll be\u00a0coming out with these soon!<\/h3>\n