Audition Question for Musical Theatre Fans

[crazymama]

So if you were auditioning for Miss Hannigan in Annie, what song would you choose? I am looking for something that shows her nasty side. Just thought I would throw it out to my fellow Broadway fanatic Dissers! PS... This, of course, is at the community theatre level

 

[BabyTigger99]

No advice...but I am SUPREMELY jealous!!! Miss Hannigan is my dream role!

 

[Conservative Hippie]

First thing that comes to my head is Ursula's "Poor Unfortunate Soul." It's pretty low, though.

 

[PigletsPal2]

How about Mme Thenardier from Les Miz? "I used to dream that I would meet a prince..." She's one of my favorite characters to sing (as much as I "sing!")

Queen Colleen

 

[Carnie]

DO NOT SING FROM DISNEY.

Directors LAUGH and not in a good way.

"The Wages of Sin" from The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a good one.

 

[Conservative Hippie]

How about Mme Thenardier from Les Miz? "I used to dream that I would meet a prince..." She's one of my favorite characters to sing (as much as I "sing!")

Queen Colleen

I thought of that one too, but I wasn't sure if her solo lines would be long enough.

 

[mjkacmom]

DO NOT SING FROM DISNEY.

Directors LAUGH and not in a good way.

"The Wages of Sin" from The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a good one.

Dd14's voice coach told her to let her friends know this as well.

 

[samandryanmom]

My daughter just finished a run of Annie (she was an orphan) on the community level and I love Miss Hannigan. What a fun role. What about Little Girls from the show? Good luck and break a leg!

 

[crashbb]

I thought of that one too, but I wasn't sure if her solo lines would be long enough.

How long do you need?

What about "The Waltz Of Treachery"? I think her solo bit in that is longer (and, could you possibly also sing the verse that she sings with her husband - they sing together, so it isn't like you'd be having missing bits).

 

[tiggger1]

what about Just One Step from Songs for a New World. There is another one that is good but I cannot find the name of it.. Let me see if I can find it!

 

[Deb in IA]

How about "Defying Gravity" from Wicked?

 

[Robinrs]

Try this site: http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com/joomla/content/view/93/57/

Good luck. I love Annie and Miss Hannigan would be the best part to play!!

 

[crazymama]

Thanks for all the great suggestions everyone. I love ALL those songs! Just One Step is so much fun and who doesn't love all things Les Mis! 'Wages of Sin' is good too. I had never heard of it until last week when I was browsing through some music books. Of course I adore 'Defying Gravity' but would do it a grave disservice by warbling it out. I ain't no Idina Menzel thats for dang sure! Despite being Disney, I do like the idea of 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' cause it does show an 'eeevil' side to the character. The music I have for it actually goes a bit too high for my comfort tho' (believe it or not) but I could sing it down an octave. I am pretty comfy in the alto range. No matter what I sing... I HATE AUDITIONS!!!! But then, does anyone like them?

 

[tiggger1]

Thanks for all the great suggestions everyone. I love ALL those songs! Just One Step is so much fun and who doesn't love all things Les Mis! 'Wages of Sin' is good too. I had never heard of it until last week when I was browsing through some music books. Of course I adore 'Defying Gravity' but would do it a grave disservice by warbling it out. I ain't no Idina Menzel thats for dang sure! Despite being Disney, I do like the idea of 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' cause it does show an 'eeevil' side to the character. The music I have for it actually goes a bit too high for my comfort tho' (believe it or not) but I could sing it down an octave. I am pretty comfy in the alto range. No matter what I sing... I HATE AUDITIONS!!!! But then, does anyone like them?

I hate auditions also!!! I freeze up when I sing!

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Despite being Disney, I do like the idea of 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' cause it does show an 'eeevil' side to the character. The music I have for it actually goes a bit too high for my comfort tho' (believe it or not) but I could sing it down an octave. I am pretty comfy in the alto range. No matter what I sing... I HATE AUDITIONS!!!! But then, does anyone like them?

I like auditions, but I haven't had one in 4 years! I haven't done anything but church and friends' weddings since I became a mom.

You probably don't want to sing it down an octave, but you could change the key. What key do you have it in?

 

[h2oophelia]

What about "Some People" from Gypsy or "When You're Good to Mama" from Chicago??? Not evil per se, but good if you're looking for a belting song with attitude. Break a leg!

 

[superme80]

If you can get a hold of it "Sensitivity" from Once Upon a Mattress. The queen sings it. Great song and good for the roll. Break a leg!

 

[NHdisneylover]

I would NOT do Disney and NOT do anything from Annie.

If you put the attitude of deceit in that the show has it sung with, I think Spread a Little Sunshine from Pippin might be good.

 

[Kidztheater]

What about "Some People" from Gypsy or "When You're Good to Mama" from Chicago??? Not evil per se, but good if you're looking for a belting song with attitude. Break a leg!

These were my exact suggestions. I coach professional teen performers in NYC and if one of them came to me I would definitely suggest these songs.

Also, there is a song from Thoroughly Modern Millie that Mrs. Meers sings I think its called "What They Don't Know". That could be really fun. They are similar characters with similar vocal ranges.

Break a leg! I hope you get the role!

 

[snykymom]

How about "Last Midnight" from Into the Woods?