The Many Faces of Fatherhood in Musical Theater

In this Father’s Day episode of The Music in Me, I’m diving into the powerful, emotional, and sometimes unexpected ways musical theater portrays fathers and father figures. After doing a Mother’s Day episode celebrating moms in musicals, I knew I wanted to continue the tradition and shine a light on dads this time around. In this episode, I explore songs that show the many sides of fatherhood—fathers dreaming about the future, fathers trying to connect with their children, fathers who aren’t perfect, fathers who sacrifice everything, and the quiet beauty of watching children grow up. Some of these songs are longtime favorites of mine, and others were brand new discoveries I found while researching this episode, and I honestly fell in love with them. From classics like Les Misérables and Fiddler on the Roof to modern favorites like Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Ragtime, each song adds a different layer to what it means to be a father or father figure. This episode is heartfelt, reflective, and deeply personal as I also take a moment to celebrate the important father figures in my own life. Whether you're celebrating, remembering, or simply reflecting this Father’s Day, I hope these songs from musical theater resonate with you as much as they did with me.

SONGS MENTIONED…

• ·       Soliloquy from Carousel
• ·       Dear Theodosia from Hamilton
• ·       Wheels of a Dream from Ragtime
• ·       To Break in a Glove from Dear Evan Hansen
• ·       Hey Kid from If/Then
• ·       Daddy Knows Best from SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical
• ·       Not My Father’s Son from Kinky Boots
• ·       Like Father, Like Son from Aida
• ·       Dead Man’s Boots from The Last Ship
• ·       Bring Him Home from Les Misérables
• ·       You’re Daddy’s Son from Ragtime
• ·       No Matter What from Beauty and the Beast
• ·       Something Was Missing from Annie
• ·       Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof