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Barnum The Musical

Music by Cy Coleman
Book by Mark Bramble, Lyrics by Michael Stewart

Barnum Recommended Resources

Barnum Plot Summary & Audition Notes

List of Characters in Barnum

Barnum Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

Barnum Complete Vocal Score

Barnum Film Version on DVD

Barnum 1980 Original Broadway Cast Recording

Download the complete Barnum cast album

The story of a self-made circus owner.

Audition Preparation Suggestions for Barnum

Barnum's chorus is made up of various circus performers. Therefore, it is necessary that the chorus not only sing well but also demonstrate circus-type skills.

PhineasTaylor Barnum (High Baritone)
a driven, self-made man
Chairy Barnum (Mezzo)
wishes her husband would settle down and start a respectable business
Ringmaster, Goldsmith, Bailey (Baritone)
Joice Heth (Alto)
the oldest woman in the world
General Tom Thumb (Tenor)
25 inches from toe to crown
Jenny Lind (Soprano)
the Swedish Nightingale. Jenny sings in Swedish & English, winning the hearts of all who hear her-Barnum included
Clowns

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Barnum Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in Barnum

Download the complete Barnum cast album

  • There Is A Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute (Barnum) Audition Pick
  • Thank God I'm Old (Joice) Audition Pick
  • The Colors Of My Life (Barnum & Chairy)
  • One Brick At A Time   
  • Museum Song (Barnum)
  • I Like Your Style (Barnum & Chairy)
  • Bigger Isn't Better (Tom Thumb)
  • Love Makes Such Fools Of Us All (Jenny)
  • Out There (Barnum) Audition Pick
  • Come Follow The Band (Jenny)
  • Black And White (Barnum)
  • The Prince Of Humbug (Barnum)
  • Join The Circus (James A. Bailey)

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