The response was a massive outpouring of loving memories, old photographs, funny stories and heartfelt messages to parents both living and deceased.
Laura Osnes, Danny Burstein, Christiane Noll, Anthony Crivello, Gregory Jbara, Lena Hall, Courtney Reed, Wesley Taylor, Lauren Worsham, Lesli Margherita, Jose Llana, Christina Bianco, Sydney Lucas, Krysta Rodriguez and many more join us in wishing all dads a joyous Father's Day!
Remy Zaken: "My father, a successful lawyer, coached me through the first 6 years of my career, and together we meticulously combed through sides, exploring the character and the line delivery."
Remy Zaken: "My dad may not be my acting coach anymore, but he is still my biggest advocate and supporter (besides my mom). Happy Father's Day to the Father of the Year, every year. I love you so much!"
Jose Llana: ""Some of my favorite memories as a kid was singing Beatles songs with my dad on his guitar on weekend mornings. He's the reason I started singing."
Krysta Rodriguez: "This is my parents and I on opening night of First Date. They have been to every show I've done whether its in a basement or on Broadway. I couldn't have asked for more supportive and encouraging parents."
Krysta Rodriguez: "Watching my dad do a backflip off a swing. In his 50s! Needless to say my parents have always inspired me to be adventurous; that your life should be lived hard and that regardless of how old you are, swing sets are always fun!"
Laura Osnes: "This is my dad and me in 2005 performing in a summer production of Peter Pan at my community theater in Eagan, MN. I played Peter and choreographed the show, and I even roped my dad into playing one of the Pirates."
"I feel so blessed to have such a supportive father. He loved me so much he took time off from running his own optometry clinic to spend time with his daughter. Happy Father's Dad, DADDY! I LOVE YOU!"
Sydney Lucas: "Our dad supports all of our dreams of adventure including the trip we asked for to 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' before Jake & I started The King & I and Fun Home rehearsals in early 2015. We were floating high that trip...Wingardium Leviosa!"
Lauren Worsham: "My father taught me that there is nothing wrong with being a ham who is constantly trying to make people laugh. He is the best storyteller I've ever met and uses the embellishment rule freely!"
Lauren Worsham: "He taught me to always live larger than life and that I will always be loved."
Arielle Jacobs: "Onstage immediately after my Broadway debut in In the Heights. I'm beyond-words-grateful for their undying support and enthusiasm. They are, honestly, the best parents that anyone could ask for."
Krystina Alabado: "Al Alabado has been inspiring me with music since I was a little girl and he brought me onstage to sing with his band. He has always been the most supportive, uplifting, and hilarious dad in the world. I love you so much Papi!"
Christiane Noll: "Father: Ronald Noll- conductor, musical director, arranger, pianist - my own private karaoke machine! Any music you put in front of him he could play. Learning new songs was a snap with my dad around."
Danny Burstein: My parents come to see every show I do. They always have. Here they are backstage at The Snow Geese, earlier this season, meeting Joe Franklin. Mom is the most selfless person I know and still as beautiful as ever."
Lena Hall: "My and my family! We are in San Francisco and this is the most current family photo I have. That's my older sister Calli, me, my dad Carlos, Henia the chicken, my mom Carolyn and Emma Puff the dog."
Lena Hall: "That's my mother and father dancing together. Something my father choreographed!"
Wesley Taylor: "My dad and I built a stage in the backyard, where I could enlist all my neighborhood friends to be in my plays. I was an 11-year-old dictator. It was pretty rad. I don't know how you can get more supportive than that."
Emerson Steele: "My daddy is such an incredible guy! He is just so amazingly supportive! During Violet he was back in Georgia working very hard and taking care of my younger brother just so that I could be up in NYC living my dream!"
Emerson Steele: "I appreciate both my parents more than words can explain and cannot thank them enough!"
Jessica Grové: "This is from the opening night party of the revival of Sunday in the Park. My parents (Katie and Willie Grové) have never missed an opening night! I am forever grateful for their constant support and encouragement!"
Christina Bianco: "In a home filled with music, they always encouraged me to embrace new genres and never said no to driving miles in inclement weather to various music and dance lessons. Their guidance is the main reason I am a performer now."
Gregory Jbara: "My folks always supported us. Allowed us to explore everything. This is the 1960s."
Gregory Jbara: "Mid sixties photo of my parents exposing us to the finer things in life. I’m holding my father’s hand. Is it me, or am I tapping my inner David Niven? Standing in first position, for crying out loud!"
Diane Phelan: "My dad was my absolute #1 fan. I have these fond memories of long car trips where he'd just smile as I belted out all the roles to the Chess soundtrack for hours on end."
Courtney Reed: "My dad recently sent me a care package full of goodies including a 200-page album with photos from my opening night and every other production shot he could find! Who does that? Best. Dad. Ever!"
Courtney Reed: "Mom and Dad, brother Cameron and sister Tiffany on our family vacation in North Carolina. We have been going there every year since I was born! That's me on the far right!"
Courtney Reed: "I'm not sure if that wink was intentional or not! But hey Ill take it!"
J. Elaine Marcos: "With my Dad, Christmas 2013, a little karaoke at home with the Magic Mic! It's a staple in every Filipino home."
Blair Goldberg: "Neither of my parents are performers, however they always instilled a love of musicals in me from a very early age. Here they are walking me down the aisle at my wedding."
Marla Mindelle: "Here's my dad and me when I was 4. We both had such great hair back then."
Hannah Elless: "My dad has never missed a show of mine! He is my biggest fan and I love him very much. :) This picture is from the opening of one of my first professional productions after graduating college."
Manna Nichols: "One of my favorite memories with my daddy is the summer he and I did Beauty & the Beast together. He enjoyed showing the new choreography to my mom after we'd get home each night. A summer I will truly never forget!"
Ali Ewoldt: "With my parents, grandparents and brother Greg. They've always been extraordinarily supportive, taking me to voice lessons and dance classes and shows and traveling all over the world to see me perform. I couldn't be more grateful."
George Salazar: "My dad is my hero. Simply put, he's the most selfless man I've ever known; a man who has always put his family first. And to boot, he's a truly talented and gifted artist. Happy Father's Day, Dad!"
Libby Servais: "My parents have always encouraged me to do what I love and to pursue my dreams. Having them at my Broadway debut was a heart explosive experience because I don't know how that would've happened without them!"
Heather Parcells: "On Mother's Day, May 13th 19??, Catherine Parcells and Dr. Patrick Parcells, MD got what was going to prove to be, the most hyperactive present of all time!!! Me!"
Heather Parcells: "I am forever thankful for having someone support me so positively, and this is the way I teach... with love and support, and striving for the best. My parents have been to every Broadway opening night. Love you Mom and Dad!!!"
N'Kenge : "My mom Annette Hoffman has always been a mentor and inspiration to me. Always a great supporter of my music and taught me to follow my dreams. My Dad Martin Hoffman (RIP) was a Math Professor and president of my fan club."
Nick Cearley: "Dad preparing me early how to play the Yamaha PortaSound. If only I still had that cutting edge musical contraption today, it would be a great addition to The Skivvies instrument collection. Happy Father's Day!"
Elena Ricardo: "Happy Father's Day to my number one guy. Thank you for the endless encouragement, entertainment, and laughter. Love you Papa Rose!"
Maria-Christina Oliveras: "In 1976 a beautiful Filipina nurse fell in love with a hot Latino (Puerto Rican) lover. Shortly thereafter, they spawned three fierce little FiliRican women, one of whom dared to be an actor."
Natascia Diaz: "The inspiration I draw from both my parents has filled and supported me from as early as I can remember. My father in opera and my mother in ballet. When they were onstage, their majesty and artistry took hold of the theatre."
Natascia Diaz: "This is my father as Antony in Antony and Cleopatra with Leontyne Price. He was the youngest bass to ever win the Met audition. This was the first opera performed in the Metropolitan Opera's new home in Lincoln Center."
Dierdre Friel: "This is a photo of my wonderful parents and me from the opening night of Leap of Faith on Broadway. This was my Broadway debut, and my parents have always been so supportive of my succeeding in this industry."
Janet Krupin: "My father Paul loves fishing. He often calls me from the boat 'for some Janet-luck.' I realized recently that it wasn't theatre my dad was loving as he sat through countless shows through the years, it was me."
Marissa McGowan: "My mom and dad are the most supportive parents and biggest fans that I could ask for. They have traveled all over to see me perform. They are both not only amazing parents, but the best friends I could ask for."
Douglas Lyons: "Cheers to my father Tilden Lyons. He's taught me to never get too high with the highs, or low with the lows."
Anthony Crivello: "Josephine and Vincent Crivello on their wedding day. They passed along to their children their work ethic, their love of family… and love of the arts. They both enjoyed the opera and musicals, and attended them regularly."
Anthony Crivello: "My father during WW2, at a cafe in Palermo, Sicily with three female cousins. He was an army staff sergeant, in the invasion of Northern Africa and the invasion of Sicily. He spoke 5 languages and understood eight."
