Song for Millie Audition

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 7:03pm

OK so I have a song, "We Beseech Thee" from Godspell, but I want a different one. I am 17 years old and A tenor. Any suggestion that you think would be good for a Millie Audition.

[musicalman2]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 7:11pm

Maybe use a song from a musical with a similar feel. Like "No No Nanette", or the "Boyfriend". There are books available called "Songs for Tenors" which you might try seeing. Good luck!

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 7:15pm

Ya i am looking through my Musical theater anthology for tenors volume four right now but I am not really feeling any of them right now. I also have the definitive Broadway collection 2nd edition. Anymore suggestions

[WEBManBWay]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 7:24pm

If it were me I might try Miracle of Miracles from Fiddler, Giants in the Sky from Into the Woods, or maybe Why God from Miss Saigon!

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 9:37pm

?????

[scaryclowns223]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 10:01pm

His songs, especially "What Do I Need With Love?", are really jazzy, so try singing a non-musical theatre song. Sing a Michael Buble song (his version of "Can't Buy Me Love" comes most prominently to mind.) Just make sure you put character into it.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 10:03pm

Uptempo "Ya Gotta Look Out for Yourself" from City of Angels

Ballad "Stay With Me" from City of Angels

[EmieMarie]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 10:32pm

"I got your number" from Little Me
Delovely from Anything Goes

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 10:41pm

Don't do "Giants in the Sky". It's overdone.

[BrianS]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 10:59pm

I would stay away from the more modern material. You are better off with the more uptempo Gershwin or something old school, but with a lot of bounce in it. Jimmy is cool and loose so keep it that way.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 11:06pm

Updated On: 5/4/09 at 11:06 PM

[VonTussleGirl]

Posted: 6/3/08 at 11:35pm

Babes in Arms.

Exact same feel.

Listen to the '98 Encores cast recording.

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/4/08 at 12:14am

I think I am going to go with "It's De-lovely" id that is okay with everyone. It is giving me a good feel. I know I wont get Jimmy I am only 5'6 so hey. Its not going to hurt trying. And I think I have a strong voice. I always get stuck with the Big show stopper in act 2. Lol I am up for a little change though

[BrianS]

Posted: 6/4/08 at 12:52am

A much better choice than Godspell.

And one more piece of advice... don't ever type yourself out of ANYTHING. Let the creative team make those choices. I'm not saying that as a 5'6" tenor you should go in for Jud in Oklahoma, but go for things that stretch you and that you enjoy and just focus on giving your best audition and let them handle the rest. Great auditions will find you work in the most unexpected places.

Break a leg...

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/4/08 at 2:38pm

I know i don't usually put myself down like that. Hahaha, but lately I have found what is true is true and I will never be the 6' tall leading man. But I love playing that characters I play, I have played Jeffrey from godspell, Marcellus from music man and Herman from sweet Charity. So I really dont care. I just want to be performing. Thank you also Brian for that great advice.

[E.Davis]

Posted: 6/4/08 at 8:35pm

You are all going to laugh, they wanted me to sing "We Beseech Thee". So I am re -singing tomorrow at the dance call back. I am very lucky cause I Butchered my singing...lol