good, past-paced, comedic song!!

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:16pm

Hey all!
i'm new to the board, and am auditioning for colleges in the upcoming months (NYU is my top choice!!). I'm all set in my classical-esque lyric soprano song (Green Finch from Sweeney Todd)...but i still need a fast-paced comedic song...preferably belting seeing as i'm trained as both a lyric soprano and belter. any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!!
thanks so much!
maggie

Updated On: 12/13/04 at 11:16 PM

[cathywellerstein]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:14pm

try looking at songs from the last five years, there's a few good comedic up beat songs

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:18pm

Well, if you've got the training, I'd say 'Another Hundred People' from COMPANY

Although, it isn't "comedic" and two Sondheims might not be the best idea.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:15pm

what about "Everybody Loves Louis" from SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE?

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:22pm

thank you all so much..i never thought i'd get relpies so fast! it definitely helps to get some feedback. it's super scary knowing that i have make such important decisions when i'm only 16 eek!!!!!
oh, and i think you're right about two sondhiems..i was thinking about "another hundred people" or "i'm not getting married today"...so they're kinda last resorts if i can't find any non-sondhiem.

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:24pm

would you kill me if I suggest "Popular"?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:21pm

Yes, because I saw there were only 5 posts so far, and I clicked on here really quickly to say "If anyone says Popular, I'm going at them with a shovel." and then you beat me to it.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:25pm

Do you realize how many people will be singing that and/or how much the admissions people won't want to hear it?

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:26pm

i might.
though i do enjoy a little wicked from time to time, i'm afraid that this year's NYU auditions will be filled with chenoweth wannabees, and i really don't want to be one of them.
so yes, i would kill you....but i'll give you another chance. :P

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:26pm

Now, I am not sure if it is overdone, it probably is, but if you've got the pipes there is always 'Shy' from ONCE UPON A MATRESS.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:30pm

Speaking of NYU, two of my senior friends (I'm only a sophomore) got their early acceptance letters today!

[Kimsus123]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:30pm

Shy is a great song.. TOns of fun

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:32pm

Type_A_Tiff you're going to kill me!!!

This is a dangerously threatening website! AHHH

[harris007]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:33pm

i was gonna add, "happyly ever after" from mattress as well =)

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:30pm

As opposed to a safely threatening website? AHHH!!

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:34pm

::hides:: I'm really frightened now!

[pab]

Posted: 12/13/04 at 11:39pm

How about "Everybody says Don't".

[BroadwayKate]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 12:56am

I am a huge Sondheim fan...but the only piece of advice I would give you is this...don't do a Sondheim or JRB piece for a college audition. I don't care if you can pull it off or not...teacher after teacher after instructor has told me that it is a bad call for many reasons. The most important of which is the fact that the pianist.... be them amazing or tragic.... will have to play a difficult piece of music. Make your audition less stressful and try something with a simple score. There are many great pieces that have a steady tempo. Again I am the biggest fan of anything Sondheim and JRB! Nonetheless when it comes to auditioning, please trust me and steer clear!

Good luck!
Kate

[Anne5122]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:27am

What about "Speed Test" from TMM or "Maybe They're Magic" from Into the Woods? Those are the 2 that quickly come to mind for a fast paced comedic song.

[Eastwickian]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:41am

Words Words Words from the The Witches Of Eastwick - slow start, builds up to a frenetic pace, with a nice bit of belting at the end! Plenty of room for character touches in the delivery as well.

[Sant]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 1:25pm

I don't know if this is from a show, but "My Simple Christmas Wish" - fast and very funny.

"When You Got It, Flaunt It" from The Producers.

[Craig]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 1:28pm

Crossword Puzzle from Starting Here, Starting Now

[DickonDefysGravity]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 1:38pm

Adalaides Lament
Steps of the Palace
Strongest Suit

[honeyhoney]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 1:47pm

1. The Boy From...(The Mad Show)
2. Nobody Does It Like Me (Seesaw)

I love these songs for girls, when they audition for me with these songs and do it well, I seriously conssdier them when casting. I am an NYU graduate and I know what they like. LOOK INTO THESE SONGS!

Good Luck,
Honey

[rockfenris2005]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 9:34pm

LOGIC from Dance of the Vampires

I DARE you :)