If You Must Audition with a Joe Iconis Song, Use These

The works of Joe Iconis are becoming something of an audition standard right now. In my latest rounds of college auditions, I've heard more people use "Michael in the Bathroom" than ever before. 

So given his rising popularity when it comes to audition material, there are certainly better choices than others when it comes to his work. What I like most of Iconis' songs is that they truly let you perform, aren't vocally impossible and certainly allow for less-than expert accompanists to play. 

So here are some suggestions, 3 for men, 3 for women. I've also gone ahead and cued what section I would recommend. 

Men

"Kevin"

JOE ICONIS & FAMILY at 54 Below!

"The Goodbye Song" from Smash

The Goodbye Song, an original song written by Joe Iconis, performed by Katharine McPhee, Jeremy Jordan and Krysta Rodriguez in The Producers.

"The Answer" from The Black Suits

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Women

"Lisa"

Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group Lisa · Katrina Rose Dideriksen The Joe Iconis Rock & Roll Jamboree ℗ 2013 Mr. Joe Iconis. Under exclusive license to Ghostlight Records. Producer: Brent Stranathan Vocals: Katrina Rose Dideriksen Auto-generated by YouTube.

"Velociraptor" 

Liz Lark Brown- 7/16/12 Performed live at 54 Below Musical theater writer Joe Iconis is proud to bring his unique mash-up of showtune cabaret and rock and roll jamboree to 54 Below. Join Mr. Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks as they roar their way through a set of Joe's incendiary songs.

"A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into" from Be More Chill

Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into · Stephanie Hsu & Chill Ensemble Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording) ℗ 2015 Two River Theater Company. Under exclusive license to Ghostlight Records. Producer: Charlie Rosen Producer: Joe Iconis Producer: Kurt Deutsch Vocals: Stephanie Hsu Composer: Joe Iconis Auto-generated by YouTube.