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BabyGirl The Musical - New Original Musical Holding Auditions for 11 Roles
Seeking Talent From: New York
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay: Compensation will vary by role and will be determined based on the role, rehearsal requirements, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Posted: 10/1/2026 Updated: 10/1/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 11/30/2026
Baby Girl The Musical is a new original stage musical set in 1996, blending R&B, hip-hop and gospel with a powerful story of family, survival, self-love, faith and finding your voice. We are casting 25 paid, non-union roles and seeking dynamic singers, actors, rappers and dancers to bring this story to life. Strong vocalists, performers with authentic hip-hop/R&B style, gospel singers and dancers are encouraged to submit. Live and Zoom audition opportunities are available. Visit BabyGirlTheMusical.com for audition details, character information, submissions and updates.
Casting / Shoot Info
Zoom auditions and online submissions available. Visit BabyGirlTheMusical.com for updates and submission details.

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Casting: In-person
Live Audition Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Singers and Actors: 1 PM to 3 PM
- Dancers: 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Audition Location: Ripley-Grier Studios, 131 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023, Studio 1F.
Callback Date: November 4 and November 7, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule TBA
Performance Dates: March 19 to March 21, 2027
Location: New York, NY
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Babygirl Denise |Female |African-American |Age: 17–25 |Role Type: Principal
BABY GIRL Female, 20s. The lead. A gifted singer raised in the church, grieving her father and stepping into the secular world for the first time. Must carry the show. Exceptional R&B and gospel vocals, strong belt, real acting range. Black/African American.
MUSE Female R&B Group 3 roles |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–27 |Role Type: Principal
MUSE — 3 ROLES Female, 20s. A 90s-style girl group and Baby Girl's college friends, who also serve as the show's onstage chorus. Tight three-part harmony and movement essential. Submit individually or as an existing trio. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Babygirls Boyfriend |Male |African-American |Age: 20–27 |Role Type: Principal
Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting
Sister |Female |African-American |Age: 20–30 |Role Type: Principal
SISTER Female, 20s–30s. Runs the family logistics, dry-witted, the only one who reads the Cousin correctly. Strong singer. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Cousins |Male |African-American |Age: 20–30 |Role Type: Principal
| Vocal Style: R&B
COUSIN Male, late 20s–30s. Charismatic, warm, always in trouble. Drives for a famous rapper and tells everyone he's signed. Hip-hop vocal. Must be genuinely likable—the part does not work if he plays the villain. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Mother |Female |African-American |Age: 45–60 |Role Type: Principal
Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Pay: Pay will vary
Father |Male |African-American |Age: 45–60 |Role Type: Principal
FATHER Male, 45–60. Appears alive and as a presence. Warm, steady, radiant. Strong gospel vocal. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Dancers |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–30 |Role Type: Supporting
DANCERS — 6–8 ROLES 18+. 90s hip-hop and R&B .
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Rapper |Male, Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–35 |Role Type: Supporting
THE RAPPER Male, late 20s–30s. Famous, magnetic, and performing a menace he does not actually have. Strong hip-hop performer with real stage presence. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Church Members |Any Gender |Any Ethnicity |Age: 30–70 |Role Type: Supporting
CHURCH MEMBERS — 5 ROLES Any age. Gospel choir vocals, some featured moments. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
Pastor |Male |African-American |Age: 50–70 |Role Type: Supporting
PASTOR Male, 50s–70s. Leads a gospel number that doubles as his sermon. Big voice, call-and-response, commands a room. Black/African American.
Pay: Compensation varies by role and will be determined based on role requirements, rehearsal schedule, performance schedule, and final production budget. Pay details will be discussed upon casting.
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