Funny Character Songs for Mezzosoprano Belter Musical Theatre
Are you getting ready for an important audition? Well, first you should check out our giant database of audition songs for specific musicals. But if your show hasn't yet been covered by us, or if you're just looking to expand your repertoire, you can go through this list of audition songs for mezzo-sopranos.
By the way, if your vocal range lies between A3-A5, you are a mezzo-soprano! If you haven't gone through the steps to find your vocal type yet, I would definitely recommend doing so!
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First Step: Read your audition details
Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they'd like to hear (a ballad, something uptempo, etc.). Make sure to select a song that's appropriate for your specific casting call. Also, as you're picking out a song, these links may be helpful:
• Backing Tracks for the Songs Below
• "Audition Songs for Mezzos" Spotify Playlist
Golden Age Songs for Mezzos (1940-1959)
"Everything's Coming Up Roses" – GypsyMusic➝
"How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" – Finian's RainbowMusic➝
"I'll Show Him" – Plain and FancyMusic➝
"Let's Start the New Year Right" – Holiday InnMusic➝
"Nothing More to Say" – Holiday InnMusic➝
"Shall We Dance?" – The King and IMusic➝
"Something Wonderful" – The King and IMusic➝
"That's the Way It Happens" – Me and JulietMusic➝
Post-Golden Age Songs for Mezzos (1960s)
"Is It Really Me?" – 110 in the ShadeMusic➝
"I Wanted to Change Him" – Hallelujah, Baby!Music➝
"Love, Look Away" – Flower Drum SongMusic➝
"Secret Love" –Calamity JaneMusic➝
"Sing Happy" – Flora, the Red MenaceMusic➝
"So Many People" – Saturday NightMusic➝
"There Won't Be Trumpets" –Anyone Can WhistleMusic➝
"What Makes Me Love Him?" – The Apple TreeMusic➝
1970s Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"All Things to One Man" – GrindMusic➝
"Another Suitcase in Another Hall" – EvitaMusic➝
"Bless The Lord" – GodspellMusic➝
"Hopelessly Devoted to You" – GreaseMusic➝
"I Belong Here" –The Grand TourMusic➝
"Measure the Valleys" – RaisinMusic➝
"Set Those Sails" – In Trousers Music➝
"Spread a Little Sunshine" – PippinMusic➝
1980s Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"Anything But Lonely" – Aspects of LoveMusic➝
"Children Will Listen" – Into the WoodsMusic➝
"Colored Lights" – The RinkMusic➝
"I Am Changing" – DreamgirlsMusic➝
"Out Here On My Own" – FameMusic➝
"Patterns" – BabyMusic➝
"The Girls of Summer" – Marry Me a LittleMusic➝
"The Movie in My Mind" – Miss SaigonMusic➝
1990s Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"Come Down from the Tree" – Once on This IslandMusic➝
"Do It Alone" – ParadeMusic➝
"Home" – Beauty and the BeastMusic➝
"I Wish I Could Forget You" – PassionMusic➝
"Only Love" – The Scarlet PimpernelMusic➝
"Something Bad Is Happening" – FalsettosMusic➝
"When I Look at You" – The Scarlet PimpernelMusic➝
"When Will Someone Hear?" – Martin GuerreMusic➝
2000s Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"A Part of That" – The Last Five YearsMusic➝
"Even Though" – I Love You BecauseMusic➝
"Finding Wonderland" – WonderlandMusic➝
"I Hardly Remember" – Alphabet City CycleMusic➝
"So Anyway" –Next to NormalMusic➝
"Sunday Light" – Alphabet City CycleMusic➝
"The Light in the Piazza" – The Light in the PiazzaMusic➝
"The Oldest Orphan" – Daddy Long LegsMusic➝
2010s Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"Days and Days" – Fun HomeMusic➝
"No One Else" – The Great CometMusic➝
"Losing Roberto" – Death Takes a HolidayMusic➝
"On and On and On" – We Aren't Kids Anymore Music➝
"Remember This" – The Mad OnesMusic➝
"Safer" – First DateMusic➝
"Sister's Pickle" – AmélieMusic➝
"Where Did the Rock Go?" – School of RockMusic➝
Character/Comedic Audition Songs for Mezzo-Sopranos
"Brimstone and Treacle" – Mary PoppinsMusic➝
"Every Day of the Week is a Saturday" – Nunsense JamboreeMusic➝
"I'm Breaking Down" – FalsettosMusic➝
"Loud" –Matilda Music➝
"The Mad Hatter" – WonderlandMusic➝
"Turn up the Spotlight" – NunsenseMusic➝
"Waiting" – The Addams FamilyMusic➝
"What's New At The Zoo?" – Do Re MiMusic➝
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Know of any other great audition songs for mezzo-sopranos?
And what role are you auditioning for next? We would love to hear all about it in the comments! In the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian's Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theatre, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
Source: https://www.theatretrip.com/audition-songs-for-mezzo-sopranos/
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