<p>Here is a link to an ongoing thread on that topic:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/90869-do-not-use-list-auditions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/90869-do-not-use-list-auditions.html</a></p>
<p>There are no hard and fast rules but it is better to stay away from overdone material as well as current Broadway shows, and material that is harder for an accompanist (most of Sondheim and Jason Robert Brown). Then, you have to consult the websites for the schools you are applying to in order to ascertain if they have posted their own “do not do” lists. Many schools have NO such lists but a few do (such as CCM). There are many general guidelines to follow of course, when choosing material. Also, you must meet each school’s material requirements…type of song, length, etc.</p>
<p>PS…it is not always just a show to avoid but sometimes it is just particular overdone songs from the show and other songs from that same show are not overdone.</p>