[iheartmusic2]

I want to audition for INTO THE WOODS (at my university), and even though I could sing Cinderella, I think I can "perform" better belting, but I can't think of any good alto/mezzo songs for a Sondheim audition.

I'm wondering if it's a no-no to sing a guy's song transposed higher?

Specifically, "Something's Coming" from WSS, because I used to perform it for competitions (talent shows, etc.), I'm pretty durn good with the delivery of it, and I know Barbra Streisand covered it a couple times.

If not that, I was also thinking "Not While I'm Around" from SWEENEY TODD, in the key the boy in the film sang it.

Thanks for your help!

[Brackynn]

First of all, in regards to your question, the answer the music theatre department at my uni gives is to only ever do it if a) the song is non-gender-specific and b) it is the absolute BEST song to show off your voice.

However, I have to say ... there are many, many belty Sondheim songs, and if belting is your strength, I have to say that I find it hard to believe that absolutely none of them would work for your audition.