When auditioning for Moulin Rouge, casting will usually ask singers and dancers to bring a pop/rock song. Here are some song suggestions:
VOCAL TIP:
If auditioning for a pop/rock musical, you MUST have experience and training in being able to do rock belt and mixing. This technique is advance and if done incorrectly, it can damage your voice. Please make sure you take some time to see a coach to teach you how to sing these awesome powerful songs.
Satine Female Lead Mezzo-Soprano
A beautiful young dancer and courtesan known as the "Sparkling Diamond" at the Moulin Rouge who fell in love with Christian but was told by her boss that she must be with the wealthy Duke of Monroth to save the place.
Edge Of A Broken Heart by Vixen
I’ll Never Love Again by Lady Gaga
Christian Male Lead Tenor
A young English writer who met and fell in love with Satine. He is passionate and a hopeless romantic, driven mad with obsession over Satine after finding out that she was set up to be with another man.
You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi
Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Nini Female Supporting Mezzo-Soprano
She is one of the dancers at the Moulin Rouge. She is cynical but also loyal and thoughtful. She wants to be the star of the show but knows it won't ever be her.
I Hate Myself For Loving You by Joan and the Blackhearts
All Fired by Pat Benatar
Harold Ziegler Male Lead Tenor
He is the "ringleader" of the Moulin Rouge, and narrator of the show. He is a bold and exuberant showman.
Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
Toulousse-Lautrec Male Supporting Baritone
An artist who helps guide Christian around town. He is kind, passionate, and acts as a moral compass for Christian.
Hotel California by Eagles
Black by Pearl Jam
Santiago Male Supporting Baritone
An Argentinian dancer choreographing the show at the Moulin Rouge. Has passionate feelings for Nini.
Paint It, Black by The Rolling Stones
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Ensemble Female
You Lost Me by Christina Aguilera
Grand Piano by Nicki Minaj
Try by Pink
Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus
Ensemble Male
Falling Harry Styles
Paradise City by Guns N’ Roses
Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses
Nothin’ But A Good Time by Poison
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