Courtney Castellino

The show uses rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and multiple endings to capture the unpredictability of the board game, as well as harness the energy of the movie. The inventive set, designed by Lee Savage, is one of the best parts of this show.

Mrs. Doubtfire may not push any theatrical boundaries, but it does succeed in delivering a fun night out. The show taps into the nostalgia of the movie while offering fresh performances and some updates that make it more than just an attempt to capitalize on the film’s fan base. See Mrs. Doubtfire on stage at the National Arts Centre through November 9th.

I do hope that last night was a one-off, opening night glitch. This really is such a great show and the cast looked like they were having a phenomenal time, so it would be nice if the audience could too. A word of advice would be to listen to the Broadway cast recording before attending the show if you are not already familiar with the lyrics, just in case.

Having now seen the show for myself, I can confirm that it is true that MJ is structured so that it takes place in the lead up to Jackson’s Dangerous Tour – which is, incidentally, immediately before MJ’s biggest scandals emerge.