Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
We all know that Mama Rose is the ultimate Broadway mom.
Who is the ultimate Broadway dad?
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
Mufasa. No question.
According to the Broadway.com poll, it's Tick from Priscilla. My vote would be for either Georges in La Cage or Emille in South Pacific.
Also, Finian gets a sentimental vote from me.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/10
I like the sarcasm
How aboutGomez Addams, patriarch of THE ADDAMS FAMILY?... Billy Elliot's father?... I agree Mufasa is indeed a regal and wise dad for THE LION KING Simba...
Who else...?
Tevye might be the most iconic father figure in Musical Theatre.
Emile from SOUTH PACIFIC for sure.
I'm also partial to Tick from PRISCILLA and Georges and Albin from LA CAGE. I also think Andrew Jackson from BBAJ was a good father, despite his problems.
On the other end:
The WORST of the Broadway Dads
-Ivan from WOMEN ON THE VERGE
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My first thought was Sweeney Todd. I mean, he goes to lengths unheard of for his daughter...
Most "prolific" dad would have to be the king of Siam...
Most iconic? I'd go with Tevye.
Might also give a vote to Maurice from Beauty and the Beast...
"Dan" in NEXT TO NORMAL. I have an odd definition of "Best Dad" but for me he is.
You can't be a good dad if you ignore your dead child's imaginary ghost for 17 years. That's neglect.
Updated On: 6/19/11 at 09:08 PM
Georges and Albin.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
King Triton sacrificed never seeing Ariel again by giving her the very thing she'd always wanted. That's fatherly love.
Jordan - lol true, but I did clarify my definition as odd.
My choice would be Harry MacAfee
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Charlie Anderson, Shenandoah.
I love Billy Elliot's dad! (Mostly Greg Jbara...)
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