Sweet Charity The Musical

Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields

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Plot Summary & Audition Tips

List of Characters in Sweet Charity

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Sweet Charity Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

Sweet Charity 1995 Studio Cast Recording

Sweet Charity 1969 Film Version Soundtrack

Sweet Charity 2005 Broadway Revival Cast Recording starring Christina Applegate

Based on the film Nights Of Cabiria. Submit a synopsis.

The performer who plays Charity must be a very good dancer, and most of the other female characters must also dance as well as sing.

Chorus members must be able to sing and dance.

Charity Agnes Valentine (Alto, dancer, "triple threat")

a gullible dance hostess who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong men.

Oscar (Baritone)

a claustrophobic, neurotic tax accountant

Nickie (Mezzo)

 Charity's friend.

Helene (Alto)

 Charity's friend.

Rosie

 

Herman (Tenor)

 Charity's gruff boss

Vittorio Vidal (grand baritone)

famous film star,

Ursula

Vittorio's mistress

Daddy Brubeck (Baritone)

 

Carmen, Hostesses, Character Parts & Chorus, Specialty Dancers

Sweet Charity Links - Related Websites

Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in Sweet Charity (Click the song title to download digital sheet music)

• Script exerpts commonly used in auditions
• Improve your dance ability here

Download the Sweet Charity New Broadway Cast Album  

• You Should See Yourself (Charity)
• Big Spender
• Charity's Soliloquy (Charity)
• Rich Man's Frug
• If My Friends Could See Me Now (Charity)
• Too Many Tomorrows (Vittorio)
• If My Friends Could See Me Now (Reprise)
• There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This (Hostesses)
• I'm The Bravest Individual (Charity)
• The Rhythm Of Life
• Rhythm Of Life Sermon
• Baby Dream Your Dream (Charity)
• Sweet Charity (Oscar)
• Big Spender (Reprise)
• Where Am I Going? (Charity)
• I'm A Brass Band (Charity)
• Coney Island Waltz
• I Love To Cry At Weddings (Hostesses)