Best Broadway Dad
Best Broadway Dad
#1Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 7:45pm
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?
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PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#2Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 7:53pmMufasa. No question.
Formerly SirNotAppearing - Joined 3/08
#2Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:01pm
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.
hairspraydude1962
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
ahhrealmonsters
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/10
#5Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:28pm
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...?
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#6Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:39pmTevye might be the most iconic father figure in Musical Theatre.
"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert
#8Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:54pm
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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Scott3
Chorus Member Joined: 7/30/05
Scott3
Chorus Member Joined: 7/30/05
#11Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:57pm
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...
Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.
#13Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:06pm"Dan" in NEXT TO NORMAL. I have an odd definition of "Best Dad" but for me he is.
#14Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:08pm
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
#15Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:10pmGeorges and Albin.
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degrassifan
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
#17Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:18pm
King Triton sacrificed never seeing Ariel again by giving her the very thing she'd always wanted. That's fatherly love.
#18Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:19pmJordan - lol true, but I did clarify my definition as odd.
#19Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:41pmMy choice would be Harry MacAfee
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
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Understudy Joined: 9/20/08
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#23Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 11:24pmCharlie Anderson, Shenandoah.
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#24Best Broadway Dad
Posted: 6/19/11 at 11:27pmI love Billy Elliot's dad! (Mostly Greg Jbara...)
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