10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Belters

Every once in a while, musical theatre actors are asked to bring in a Sondheim song for auditions.

Stephen Sondheim’s music is notoriously complex - filled with difficult melodies and rich orchestrations. Let’s dive into some of his work to find to find the best audition pieces!

Here are 10 Sondheim audition songs for belters.

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1. Losing My Mind - Follies

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“Losing My Mind” from Follies

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1971

2. The Miller’s Son – A Little Night Music

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment A Little Night Music: The Miller's Son · D. Jamin-Bartlett · Original Broadway Cast of A Little Night Music A...

“The Miller’s Son” from A Little Night Music

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1975

3. Everybody Loves Louis - Sunday in the Park With George

Provided to YouTube by Arts Music Everybody Loves Louis · Annaleigh Ashford Sunday in the Park with George (2017 Broadway Cast Recording) ℗ 2017 Arts Music I...

“Everybody Loves Louis” from Sunday in the Park with George

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1984

4. Another Hundred People - Company

Anika Noni Rose (Marta) performs "Another Hundred People" in Stephen Sondheim's "Company," airing Friday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. on Great Performances, as part of ...

“Another Hundred People” from Company

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1970

5. Moments In The Woods - Into The Woods

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“Moments In The Woods” from Into The Woods

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1986

6. Everybody Says Don't - Anyone Can Whistle

MCC Theater's annual MisCast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which t...

“Everybody Says Don’t” from Anyone Can Whistle

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1964

7. I read - Passion

From "Passion" Live At Lincoln Center.

“I Read” from Passion

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1994

8. Not A Day Goes by - Merrily we Roll Along

Bernadette Peters sings "Not A Day Goes By" from "Merrily We Roll Along" - book by George Furth and lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim. This video is an ex...

“Not A Day Goes By” from Merrily We Roll Along

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1981

9. Isn’t He Something - Road Show

"So Many People" (Track 09) from the 1998 World Premiere recording of "Saturday Night" by Stephen Sondheim featuring Anna Francolini, Sam Newman More like th...

“Isn’t He Something” from Road Show

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1999

10. Wait - Sweeney Todd

Wait (Patti LuPone) Easy now. Hush, love, hush. Don't distress yourself, What's your rush? Keep your thoughts Nice and lush. Wait. Hush, love, hush. Think it...

“Wait” from Sweeney Todd

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Year: 1979

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