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.

Get the sheet music here.

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.

Get the sheet music here.

3. “I Didn’t Plan It” from Waitress

What a great uptempo solo to belt out with sass and power!

Get the sheet music here.

4. “Burn” from Hamilton

Eliza’s signature song from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical Broadway hit, Hamilton.

Get the sheet music here.

5. “Here I Am” from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

This is a fun uptempo, spritely song to show character and excitement.

Get the sheet music here.

6. “I’m Here” form The Color Purple

What a powerful emotional solo from The Color Purple that can render people speechless.

Get the sheet music here.

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’!

Get the sheet music here.

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.

Get the sheet music here.

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.

Get the sheet music here.

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!

Get the sheet music here.


Looking for more material? Check out our other stories below!

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.
Thumbnail: Photo by Diana Simumpande on Unsplash