Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton sing to their newborn children, Theodosia and Philip. Both promise to care for and treasure their children in this new nation that their children will inherit.
"You'll come of age with our young nation
We'll bleed and fight for you
We'll make it right for you
If we lay a strong enough foundation
We'll pass it on to you"
2. Sunrise, Sunset
Answer: Fiddler on the Roof
Golde and Tevye lament and rejoice at the wedding ceremony for Tzeitel and Motel. Like many parents, they are surprised that their daughter is adult enough to be married and start her future life.
"Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?
I don't remember growing older
When did they?"
3. Breeze Off the River
Answer: The Full Monty
Unemployed mill worker Jerry and some of his friends decide to make a bit of money by putting on a show. When Jerry's son provides timely assistance, Jerry reflects on his feelings as a father.
"There's a breeze off the river
Through the crack in the window pane
There's my boy on the pillow
And I feel like I'm lost again"
4. Fathers of Fathers
Answer: Closer Than Ever
This is one of the songs originally cut from the musical "Baby". The lyrics were changed to fit into this revue-like musical with vignettes for each song. Usually sung by multiple men, each takes his own measure.
"Those fathers of fathers, fathers of mothers
How can you know what it's worth.
For all my aspiration
Are you to be the indication
That I walked the face of this earth"
5. Fathers and Sons
Answer: Working
Mike Dillard works hard to ensure that he can give a better life to his son. In "Fathers and Sons" he laments the time that he missed with both his son and his own father.
"I was your hero then,
I couldn't do no wrong as far as you were concerned,
You thought I was the best of men,
The tables hadn't turned,
You hadn't learned,
How little time it takes,
And daddies make mistakes."
6. Bring Him Home
Answer: Les Misérables
Jean Valjean comes to the barricade and sings not about his daughter but about saving her beau, Marius. Marius is wounded, and Valjean takes him into the sewers to save him.
"You can take
You can give
Let him be
Let him live
If I die, let me die
Let him live"
7. Hey Kid
Answer: If/Then
Elizabeth wants change in her life, but the decisions she make will determine her path. In one scenario she and Josh have a son. Josh, not sure he's fit to be a father, is thrilled to welcome his son.
"I'm a doctor and a soldier
I've been shelled, and under fire
But kid
If I say that you don't scare me, I'm a liar"
8. He Could Be A Star
Answer: Billy Elliot
Jackie Elliot is inspired by his son's talent and considers crossing the picket line to earn enough to get his son to a London audition for the Royal Ballet School. In the end, the striking miners help fund the necessary bus fare.
"He could be a star for all we know
We don't know how far he can go"
9. At the Ballet
Answer: Chorus Line
Three dancers reminisce about growing up and the sense of belonging they felt at the dance studio. Maggie shares her dreams of her father.
"I used to dance around the living room with my arms up like this
My fantasy was that it was an Indian chief
And he'd say to me,
'Maggie, do you wanna dance?'
And I'd say, 'Daddy, I would love to dance'"
10. Soliloquy
Answer: Carousel
Billy Bigelow is scared but ecstatic to learn that Julie Jordan is pregnant with his child. He starts to sing about "My boy Bill" until he realizes that it could be a girl. His imaginings for his future child are so full of hope, pride and joy.
"I bet that he'll turn out to be
The spittin' image of his dad
But he'll have more common sense
Than his puddin-headed father ever had"
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