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Best 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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Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 7:53pm

Mufasa. No question.

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Best 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.

Best 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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Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:39pm

Tevye might be the most iconic father figure in Musical Theatre.

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Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:45pm

Dr. Frank-N-Furter

Best 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

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#10

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:56pm

Tonton Julian

#11

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 8:56pm

Tonton Julian

#12

Best 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...

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#13

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:01pm

The Baker.

#14

Best 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.

#15

Best 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.

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#16

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:10pm

Georges and Albin.

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#17

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:13pm

papalovemambo

#18

Best 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.

#19

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:19pm

Jordan - lol true, but I did clarify my definition as odd.

#20

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:41pm

My choice would be Harry MacAfee

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#21

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 9:46pm

Frank Strang in EQUUS

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#22

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 10:42pm

Moritz's Dad in Spring Awakening

#23

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 10:48pm

Jerry from The Full Monty and Tateh from Ragtime

#24

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 11:24pm

Charlie Anderson, Shenandoah.

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#25

Best Broadway Dad

Posted: 6/19/11 at 11:27pm

I love Billy Elliot's dad! (Mostly Greg Jbara...)

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