This weekend is all about dads and we're celebrating Father's Day 2025 in the best way we know how... with showtunes! Below, check out some of the greatest paternal songs of all time, including happy songs to fathers, sad songs from fathers, and even some fatherly advice.
Check out a collection of tunes from Aladdin, Kinky Boots, Falsettos, Big Fish, The Full Monty, The Civil War, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, Annie, The Lion King, Follies, Hamilton, Les Miserables, In the Heights, Fun Home, and many more!
Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which Broadway song about fathers stands out to you.
Want more showtunes? Study up on Broadway history with music from the 1940s , 1950s , 1960s , 1970s , 1980s , 1990s , 2000s , 2010s and 2020s . Check out our favorite Overtures , Opening numbers , 'I Want' songs , Act 1 finales , Act 2 openers , 11 o'clock numbers , and Finales . And study up on the basics of Broadway with Broadway 101 , Broadway 201 , Broadway 301 , Broadway 401 , and Never on Broadway . Don't forget to get acquainted with the Tony-nominated music of 2025 and celebrate Pride!
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Playlist: A Broadway Memorial Day
Memorial Day has arrived, and BroadwayWorld is saluting the brave men and women who have served our country with a playlist of musical moments that honor their sacrifice. Looking for the perfect showtunes to spice up your holiday barbecue? Cue the overture- we’ve got your soundtrack ready to go!
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A 2026 Tony Awards Party Playlist
The 2026 Spring season is here and as the 79th Annual Tony Awards approach, music from our favorite shows is slowly becoming available to stream. From the mountains of Merano to the shores of Santa Carla; the hills of New Rochelle to the streets of New York City, get into the spirit of this Broadway season. Your Broadway belt-session awaits!
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Celebrate the Many Musicals of Elton John
It is the 79th birthday of music legend and theatre icon Elton John. In celebration of the big day, jam to this playlist featuring his theatre work along with his songs as featured in musicals.
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Playlist: Broadway Songs to Jumpstart Your Morning
Spring is about to spring forward! Tonight, we will roll our clocks forward for the start of Daylight Savings Time, which means that tomorrow, we'll lose an hour. Get your morning going early with BroadwayWorld's specially curated list of showtunes to jumpstart your brand new day.
Sidney is a Contributing Editor at BroadwayWorld and has been a superfan of theatre and all things Broadway for her entire life. She joined the BroadwayWolrd team as an Assistant Editor in 2021. Origi... (read more about this author)
