In the long-running Disney musical, devastation comes early for lion cub Simba after he blames himself for his father's untimely death. But the unlikely pairing of Pumbaa, a warthog, and Timon, a meerkat, find Simba at just the right time. They raise him like they were Simba's own fathers until Simba is ready to leave his worries behind and claim the throne from his evil uncle Scar.

We'd be remiss if we didn't also include Mufasa himself on this list. Though he dies during Simba's childhood, Mufasa still appears to him in visions and memories, inspiring Simba to carry on his legacy and lead the Pride Lands with goodness. He shows the lasting impact of a caring father's love on his kid's life, making The Lion King a great show for dads to take their young children to and foster that bond early on.

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In Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash musical, Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton experiences the deep joy of becoming the father to Philip — "pride is not the word I'm looking for," he says in the song "Dear Theodosia" when his son is born, and it might make you and your dad both cry.

Alexander watches Philip grow and woo ladies just like his dad, but he also feels the profound loss of losing a child too soon. With the support of his wife, Eliza, Alexander survives every parent's worst nightmare and even jumps back into politics. In real life, too, Alexander Hamilton was the father not just of Philip, but eight total children.

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Growing up as students at Hogwarts, Harry and Ron constantly tested the patience of their parents and mentors as they found themselves in one harrowing incident after another. (Remember the encounter with the Whomping Willow?) But as the much wiser fathers of children now attending Hogwarts in this two-part epic Broadway play, Harry and Ron are in the reversed roles of adults tasked with monitoring their own rule-breaking children.

Newly single dad Draco Malfoy, whose son befriends Harry's, also joins the group in Cursed Child, as he has to keep an eye on his own kid as he goes off with the others on Wizarding World adventures. These father-child relationships make Harry Potter and the Cursed Child a great Father's Day show, and because it's a family-friendly play, dads can bond with their children of all ages at it.

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Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on a recently deceased mathematician and his daughter, who wonders if she inherited both his genius and his mental illness. Cheadle's character appears to Edebiri's in heartfelt flashbacks, showing the bond between fathers and daughters in all its messiness.

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The central story of the pop musical & Juliet is about how the title Shakespearean heroine finds new life and love in Paris instead of dying over Romeo, with the chart-topping hits of the '90s to today as her soundtrack. Along the way, she befriends Frankie du Bois, who starts off having a tense relationship with his dad. As the show progresses, Lance comes to accept his son for who he truly loves — and Lance finds love of his own, too.

His journey is a heartwarming reminder of how it's never too late for fathers and children to connect. Plus, there's a fun moment where Frankie and Lance sing The Backstreet Boys together — what could be more fun to watch with your own dad?

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Does your dad love the Dog Day Afternoon movie starring Al Pacino and John Cazale? Then take him to the stage adaptation, featuring The Bear's Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the roles of two would-be bank robbers way in over their heads. You and your dad will be transported back to the gritty Brooklyn of the '70s.

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Ragtime's Coalhouse Walker, Jr. and Tateh don't have it easy as fathers, having to weather hardship and prejudice to make better lives for their children in America than they had. Their stories intersect with the wealthy white Mother and Father, who undergo transformations of their own for the sake of the next generation. Ragtime is a sprawling, beautifully sung portrait of turn-of-the-century America, but at its core, this epic story is about family.

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If your dad loves sci-fi, '80s nostalgia, or both, he might be a fan of Stranger Things — and he'll certainly love Stranger Things: The First Shadow, set 30 years before the TV show. Even if he's not traditionally a theatre fan, the next-level special effects will turn his perspective upside down, if your dad is anything like mine.

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If Dad grew up on the songs of Bobby Darin — like "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Beyond the Sea" — he can hear all these hits and more in the musical about Darin's life. The action unfolds in a vintage-inspired nightclub setting, creating a semi-immersive experience with a big band and no bad seat in the house.

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As depicted in MJ The Musical, Michael Jackson's own father believed in tough love so his sons would succeed. His character presents a flawed but poignant portrait of fatherhood, one that might move you and your dad as you're also jamming out to the King of Pop's generation-defying hit songs.

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At first, the Sultan seems like a harsh father, as he forbids his daughter, Princess Jasmine, from marrying anyone but a prince due to Arabian law. But ultimately, he wants to protect her. Once he sees that Aladdin, although not a prince, is genuine and kind, he gives his blessing. He represents one of the most important things about fatherhood: wanting the utmost happiness for his children above all.

Not only does this relationship make Aladdin a great Father's Day show, but the timeless Disney story and songs, like "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me," will probably be recognizable to you and your dad.

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Darrel isn't a father, but he assumes a parental role to provide for his two younger brothers, Sodapop and Ponyboy, after their parents' death. He tries to keep the studious and thoughtful Ponyboy, in particular, away from the teenage gang violence between their group, the Greasers, and the wealthy Socs.

Those efforts don't always succeed, but all the Greasers, not just Darrel, prove their support for each other in their time of need as their parents do not. Found family is key to this show based on S. E. Hinton's classic novel.

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